maize Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I just noticed that ds2 has a very swollen top lip. I don't have a clue where this came from; I am sure he was fine at bedtime last night. I didn't notice anything when he got up this morning but I probably didn't look closely. I was changing his diaper a bit ago and noticed the lip; there are no clear signs of injury. He just ate a banana--could that have caused it? Alternatively maybe it could have been a bug bite during the night? It doesn't seem to be bothering him... I did call the doctor and will take him in later this morning. I've never seen something like this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Sounds like angioedema. Allergies can cause it. My dd used to get it badly and still gets it once in awhile for no known cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Glad you called the doc. Don't panic: in the absence of other symptoms or worsening symptoms, I would not panic. DS is anaphylactic to bananas. His lips do indeed swell. But he cries, has a sore throat, among other things. My niece is anaphylactic to bananas as well. Banana allergy can be related to latex allergy, so be aware of that. Hoping it was just a bug bite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Banana allergy would be hard for him--bananas are his favorite food! I will keep a close eye on him until we get to the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkyMtnMom Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 DD has an anaphylactic banana allergy as well. Hers always starts with swollen lips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Ugh, it is sounding like I may need to make an appointment with the allergist--and hide the bananas until we know for sure. We'll see what the family doctor has to say, but taking precautions seems wise. It doesn't seem to be affecting anything but his lip at this point, but I suppose if this is a first allergic reaction that could happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hugs, Maize. I hope they find out it isn't the banana and that it is a one time thing... good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Allergic reactions involving lip swelling are not necessarily going to lead to anaphylaxis, and we've had lip swelling here for random other reasons as well, some never determined. Do call a doctor, though; it would be helpful for your peace of mind, if nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Think about medications you recently gave him. A friend reacted badly to Advil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I used to have this problem (randomly) before I quit eating gluten. My lips would swell up and I looked like some sort of weird cartoon character. The only time it's happened since I quit eating gluten is when I ate raw honey. I know it was the raw honey, because it happened three times, each time after I had eaten the honey. I eat processed honey all the time with no problems though. Weird, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Could it be oral allergy syndrome? My older ds sometimes reacts to foods with swollen lips. Avocados do this to him. Sometimes this happens with bananas, as well. He has some wicked inhalant allergies, and as I understand bananas are related to ragweed or somesuch. Ragweed season is in full bloom here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Here is a list of oral allergy syndrome foods: http://oralallergysyndromenetwork.com/oral-allergy-syndrome-food-list/ Where are you located and is ragweed a problem there? (Are you one of the TX people? <slinks away because I can't remember...> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Thanks everyone for the input. We're back from the Dr., who says it does look like an allergic reaction and suggested benedryl or zyrtec. Because it is very localized he does not think we should be overly concerned right now, just make a note of what he has eaten/been exposed to and watch for similar reactions in the future. He said it was also possible that it could be a spider bite, I guess sometimes the bites can be too small to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Here is a list of oral allergy syndrome foods: http://oralallergysyndromenetwork.com/oral-allergy-syndrome-food-list/ Where are you located and is ragweed a problem there? (Are you one of the TX people? <slinks away because I can't remember...> Thanks for the link! We aren't currently in Texas, but there is plenty of ragweed around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Did you try the Benadryl? If that works and reduces the swelling, you can be pretty sure it's an allergy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 I just gave him some, he doesn't take medication easily but I put it in apple juice and he drank it. We'll see if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I'm glad you got to the doc, and have a lead. If it happens again, get out the benadryl. Do you have an epipen (junior), just in case? Crossing my fingers for you that this is oral allergy syndrome, or just a bite of some kind. And *not* a food allergy. Those aren't fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemom Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Yes this can happen from an allergy. It happened to me after taking Bactrim. My lips swelled up and looked very similar to a certain actresses named Jolie-Pitt. I really didn't mind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMom Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Sounds like angioedema. Allergies can cause it. My dd used to get it badly and still gets it once in awhile for no known cause. Me too, although I know mine is caused by some plant/weed we have here because it always happens when I weed or weedeat. :grouphug: Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazz pollard Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 You need to identify what it is or assume what it is and avoid it. Swollen lips is how a reaction begins, but eventually your reactions will be more serious. Also see your doctor and explain this. There are test which can be done to determine what is causing it... other alternative to get rid of swollen lips is to use lip plumpers with natural and safe ingredients that will not give any harm!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Absolutely, it can. Cherries and peaches do that to me nearly every time I eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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