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<div class="HwContainer HwElement" id="HwContainer"><a class="HwMainSkipNavigation" href="#HwContentTitle"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Skip Navigation</span></a><div class="HwBlock" id="HwMain" role="main"><div class="HwRow"><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnSidebar1"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomSidebar"> </div></div><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnContent"><div id="HwContentTop"> </div><div class="HwTypeSymptom HwContentWrapper HwElement" role="article" id="HwContentWrapper"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomContentTop"> </div><div class="HwContentHeader"><p><a name="top" id="Hwtop"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Top of the page</span></a>Check Your Symptoms</p></div><div class="HwContentTitle"><h1 id="HwContentTitle" tabindex="-1">Facial Problems, Noninjury</h1></div><div class="HwContentTopNavigation"> </div><div class="HwContent"><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-hw92247"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="b4cb0a40" fingerprint-exact="e7c3d1bb">Overview</h2> <p fingerprint="8940e235" fingerprint-exact="4b888773">Facial problems can be caused by a minor problem or a serious condition. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, or facial weakness or numbness. You may feel these symptoms in your teeth, jaw, tongue, ear, sinuses, eyes, salivary glands, blood vessels, or nerves.</p> <p fingerprint="55c2345e" fingerprint-exact="3c237eb3">Common causes of facial problems include infection, conditions that affect the skin of the face, and other diseases.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9eead61" fingerprint-exact="2036be44">Infections</h3> <p fingerprint="67e4807b" fingerprint-exact="99c5a36b">Infections that can cause facial problems include:</p> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <ul fingerprint="03e58424" fingerprint-exact="e3d51a7d"> <li class="HwOptionalAny">Bacterial infections. Examples ares <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sti150845" data-hw-section="sti150845-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sti150845" data-hwid="sti150845" hw:section-href="sti150845-sec" href="?id=sti150845#sti150845-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">impetigo</span></a> and <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stc123671" data-hw-section="stc123671-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stc123671" data-hwid="stc123671" hw:section-href="stc123671-sec" href="?id=stc123671#stc123671-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">cellulitis</span></a>. They can cause facial pain and blisters or sores that ooze.</li> <li class="HwOptionalAny">Viral infections such as <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14591" data-hw-section="sts14591-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14591" data-hwid="sts14591" hw:section-href="sts14591-sec" href="?id=sts14591#sts14591-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">shingles</span></a>. These may affect nerves in the face or head. They can cause severe facial pain or eye problems (keratitis).</li> <li class="HwOptionalAny">An infected or blocked <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14221" data-hw-section="sts14221-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14221" data-hwid="sts14221" hw:section-href="sts14221-sec" href="?id=sts14221#sts14221-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">salivary gland</span></a> or a salivary stone (sialolithiasis). These may cause facial swelling or pain, especially in the parotid gland (parotitis). This gland is located near the ear.</li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stl158204" data-hw-section="stl158204-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stl158204" data-hwid="stl158204" hw:section-href="stl158204-sec" href="?id=stl158204#stl158204-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Lyme disease</span></a>. This is an infection that's spread by the bite of ticks infected with bacteria. It may cause facial pain, a headache, a stiff neck, or paralysis of the facial nerves.</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="9a3d53e4" fingerprint-exact="0e3a00dc">Skin conditions</h3> <p fingerprint="20dd1f5b" fingerprint-exact="62a71ba0">Skin conditions that can cause facial problems include:</p> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <ul fingerprint="c6bdeeab" fingerprint-exact="5678ae3a"> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="zp3400" data-hw-section="zp3400-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="zp3400" data-hwid="zp3400" hw:section-href="zp3400-sec" href="?id=zp3400#zp3400-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Rosacea</span></a>. This is a chronic skin condition. It causes redness on the face, usually on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead.</li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sta123101" data-hw-section="sta123101-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sta123101" data-hwid="sta123101" hw:section-href="sta123101-sec" href="?id=sta123101#sta123101-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Acne</span></a>. It often occurs on the face, especially in teens and young adults.</li> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14415" data-hw-section="sts14415-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14415" data-hwid="sts14415" hw:section-href="sts14415-sec" href="?id=sts14415#sts14415-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Seborrheic dermatitis</span></a>. It causes red, itchy, flaky skin patches along the eyebrows, nose, and mouth.</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="a7490685" fingerprint-exact="57949e92">Other conditions and diseases</h3> <p fingerprint="10123dd6" fingerprint-exact="76ece894">Facial problems can be caused by other conditions, such as:</p> <ul fingerprint="021f48ac" fingerprint-exact="1a7769b7"> <li> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14737" data-hw-section="sts14737-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14737" data-hwid="sts14737" hw:section-href="sts14737-sec" href="?id=sts14737#sts14737-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Sinusitis</span></a>. It causes a feeling of pressure over the <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="tp16291" data-hw-section="tp16291-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="tp16291" data-hwid="tp16291" hw:section-href="tp16291-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=tp16291#tp16291-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">facial sinuses</span></a>. Sinusitis can follow a cold, or it may be caused by hay fever, asthma, or air pollution. It's more common in adults. But it can occur in children as an ongoing (chronic) stuffy nose.</li> <li>Dental problems, including infections. They can cause facial pain and swelling in and around the jaw area. Jaw pain may be caused by a <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stt11036" data-hw-section="stt11036-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stt11036" data-hwid="stt11036" hw:section-href="stt11036-sec" href="?id=stt11036#stt11036-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">temporomandibular (TM) disorder</span></a>. This condition can cause pain in the <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="tp10850" data-hw-section="tp10850-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="tp10850" data-hwid="tp10850" hw:section-href="tp10850-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=tp10850#tp10850-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">TM joint</span></a> (located in front of the ear), in the ear, or above the ear.</li> <li>Headaches, such as <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stm159535" data-hw-section="stm159535-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stm159535" data-hwid="stm159535" hw:section-href="stm159535-sec" href="?id=stm159535#stm159535-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">migraines</span></a> or <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stc123736" data-hw-section="stc123736-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stc123736" data-hwid="stc123736" hw:section-href="stc123736-sec" href="?id=stc123736#stc123736-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">cluster headaches</span></a>. They can cause severe pain around the eyes, in the temple, or over the forehead. <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stt11160" data-hw-section="stt11160-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stt11160" data-hwid="stt11160" hw:section-href="stt11160-sec" href="?id=stt11160#stt11160-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Giant cell arteritis</span></a> most often affects older adults and may cause a headache and pain. It may lead to blindness if not treated.</li> <li> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stt11658" data-hw-section="stt11658-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stt11658" data-hwid="stt11658" hw:section-href="stt11658-sec" href="?id=stt11658#stt11658-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Trigeminal neuralgia</span></a>. This is a condition that causes one of the facial nerves to be stimulated too much. It causes episodes of shooting facial pain.</li> <li> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="d32137495" data-hw-section="d32137495-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="d32137495" data-hwid="d32137495" hw:section-href="d32137495-sec" href="?id=d32137495#d32137495-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Closed-angle glaucoma</span></a>. It causes vision changes and severe, aching pain in or behind the eye.</li> <li> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stl158197" data-hw-section="stl158197-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stl158197" data-hwid="stl158197" hw:section-href="stl158197-sec" href="?id=stl158197#stl158197-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Lupus</span></a>. It causes inflammation, fatigue, and a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks.</li> <li>Conditions that cause problems with the muscles or nerves in the face. They include: <div class="HwOptionalAll"><ul><li class="HwOptionalAny"><a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stb117004" data-hw-section="stb117004-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stb117004" data-hwid="stb117004" hw:section-href="stb117004-sec" href="?id=stb117004#stb117004-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Bell's palsy</span></a>. This is caused by paralysis of the facial nerve. Weak and sagging muscles on one side of the face is the most common symptom. You may not be able to close one eye, and you may have mild pain in the facial muscles.</li><li class="HwOptionalAny"><a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stm159615" data-hw-section="stm159615-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stm159615" data-hwid="stm159615" hw:section-href="stm159615-sec" href="?id=stm159615#stm159615-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Multiple sclerosis</span></a>. It may affect facial muscle control and strength, affect vision, and cause changes in feeling or sensation.</li><li class="HwOptionalAny"><a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stm159655" data-hw-section="stm159655-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stm159655" data-hwid="stm159655" hw:section-href="stm159655-sec" href="?id=stm159655#stm159655-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Myasthenia gravis</span></a>. It causes facial muscle weakness leading to drooping eyelids and trouble talking, chewing, swallowing, or breathing.</li><li class="HwOptionalAny">Facial paralysis from a <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts15140" data-hw-section="sts15140-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts15140" data-hwid="sts15140" hw:section-href="sts15140-sec" href="?id=sts15140#sts15140-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">stroke</span></a>.</li></ul></div></li> </ul> <p fingerprint="3135f38f" fingerprint-exact="7b9f8751">Treatment depends on what is causing your facial problem. In many cases, home treatment may be all that's needed to relieve your symptoms.</p> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionCYS" id="sec-hw92292"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1bc87b1b" fingerprint-exact="d719d6f6">Check Your Symptoms</h2><div><div class="HwAsset" hw:assetid="facpn"> <div id="HwSxBody" data-hw-version="1.0.0.0"><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion HwSxTopicConfirmationQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1327" data-hw-entity-key="1327" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have a facial problem?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2807" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2807" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1327">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial problem</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2808" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2808" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1327">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial problem</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxAge" id="HwSxQuestion616" data-hw-entity-key="616" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How old are you? </div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer1332" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer" data-hw-age-range="47"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1332" data-hw-parent-entity-key="616">Less than 4 years</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Less than 4 years</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer1333" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1333" data-hw-parent-entity-key="616">4 years or older</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">4 years or older</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxNonTopic" id="HwSxQuestion30" data-hw-entity-key="30" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you male or female?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer71" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="71" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Male</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Male</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer70" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="70" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Female</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Female</div></div></div><div id="SxWhyAskDiv"><button id="SxWhyAskAccordianBtn" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" type="button" aria-live="assertive"><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion">Why do we ask this question?</div><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion SxWhyAskAccordionArrow_Down" id="SxWhyAskAccordionArrow"> </div></button><div id="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" role="tabpanel"><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskHeaderDiv" tabindex="-1"><h4>The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have.</h4></div><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskParaDiv" tabindex="-1"><ul><li>If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you <b>now</b> have in the area where you are having symptoms.</li><li>If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with.</li><li>If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion222" data-hw-entity-key="222" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had a head injury in the past 24 hours?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer498" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="498" data-hw-parent-entity-key="222">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Head injury in past 24 hours</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer499" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="499" data-hw-parent-entity-key="222">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Head injury in past 24 hours</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1328" data-hw-entity-key="1328" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had an injury to your face in the past 2 weeks?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2809" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2809" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1328">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial injury in the past 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2810" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2810" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1328">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial injury in the past 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion747" data-hw-entity-key="747" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have symptoms of shock?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">The <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6947">symptoms in an adult or older child</a> are different than the <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6948">symptoms in a young child</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1612" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1612" data-hw-parent-entity-key="747">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of shock</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1613" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1613" data-hw-parent-entity-key="747">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of shock</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion12" data-hw-entity-key="12" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you having <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#abj7485">trouble breathing</a> (more than a stuffy nose)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer25" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="25" data-hw-parent-entity-key="12">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty breathing more than a stuffy nose</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer26" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="26" data-hw-parent-entity-key="12">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty breathing more than a stuffy nose</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1102" data-hw-entity-key="1102" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Would you describe the breathing problem as severe, moderate, or mild?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">The <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6939">symptoms in an adult or older child</a> are different than the <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6940">symptoms in a young child or baby</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2346" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2346" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1102">Severe</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe difficulty breathing</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2347" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2347" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1102">Moderate</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate difficulty breathing</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2348" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2348" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1102">Mild</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild difficulty breathing</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion736" data-hw-entity-key="736" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Could you be having a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7109">severe allergic reaction</a>?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This is more likely if you have had a bad reaction to something in the past.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1589" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1589" data-hw-parent-entity-key="736">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1590" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1590" data-hw-parent-entity-key="736">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1376" data-hw-entity-key="1376" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Could you be having <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6936">symptoms of a heart attack</a>?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">In some cases, a heart attack may cause a strange feeling in part of the face, such as the jaw.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2911" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2911" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1376">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of heart attack</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2912" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2912" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1376">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of heart attack</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion224" data-hw-entity-key="224" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Could you be having <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6958">symptoms of a stroke</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer502" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="502" data-hw-parent-entity-key="224">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of stroke</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer503" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="503" data-hw-parent-entity-key="224">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of stroke</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1149" data-hw-entity-key="1149" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had any new vision changes? </div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">These could include vision loss, double vision, or new trouble seeing clearly.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2441" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2441" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1149">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">New vision changes</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2442" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2442" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1149">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">New vision changes</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1150" data-hw-entity-key="1150" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did you have a sudden loss of vision?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">A loss of vision means that you cannot see out of the eye or out of some part of the eye. The vision in that area is gone.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2443" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2443" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1150">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Sudden vision loss</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2444" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2444" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1150">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Sudden vision loss</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1151" data-hw-entity-key="1151" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you still have vision loss?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2445" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2445" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1151">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss still present</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2446" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2446" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1151">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss still present</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1152" data-hw-entity-key="1152" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did the vision loss occur within the past day?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2447" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2447" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1152">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss occurred in the past day</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2448" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2448" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1152">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss occurred in the past day</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1329" data-hw-entity-key="1329" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had any changes in feeling or movement in your face?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Changes could include weakness or loss of movement in part of the face, numbness or tingling, facial drooping, or trouble closing an eye.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2811" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2811" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1329">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Changes in feeling or movement in face</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2812" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2812" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1329">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Changes in feeling or movement in face</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion6565" data-hw-entity-key="6565" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have blisters on your forehead, eyelid, or nose?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Blisters in this area may be a sign of shingles and may cause serious eye problems.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3606" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3606" data-hw-parent-entity-key="6565">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blisters near eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3607" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3607" data-hw-parent-entity-key="6565">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Blisters near eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1330" data-hw-entity-key="1330" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any swelling in your face?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2813" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2813" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1330">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial swelling</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2814" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2814" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1330">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial swelling</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1331" data-hw-entity-key="1331" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Was the swelling sudden?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2815" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2815" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1331">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial swelling was sudden</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2816" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2816" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1331">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial swelling was sudden</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1129" data-hw-entity-key="1129" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think the eyelid or the skin around the eye may be infected?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Symptoms could include redness, pus, increasing pain, or a lot of swelling. (A small bump or pimple on the eyelid, called a stye, usually is not a problem.) You might also have a fever.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2401" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2401" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1129">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection around eye</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2402" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2402" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1129">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection around eye</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1333" data-hw-entity-key="1333" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have any pain in your face?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2819" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2819" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1333">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2820" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2820" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1333">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Facial pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion751" data-hw-entity-key="751" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText"><a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7017">Signs of pain in an adult or child</a> are different than <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7019">signs of pain in a baby or toddler</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1622" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1622" data-hw-parent-entity-key="751">8 to 10: Severe pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1623" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1623" data-hw-parent-entity-key="751">5 to 7: Moderate pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1624" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1624" data-hw-parent-entity-key="751">1 to 4: Mild pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion514" data-hw-entity-key="514" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have any eye pain?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1118" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1118" data-hw-parent-entity-key="514">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1119" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1119" data-hw-parent-entity-key="514">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1334" data-hw-entity-key="1334" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had facial pain for:</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2821" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2821" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1334">Less than 1 full day (24 hours)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain for less than 24 hours</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2822" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2822" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1334">1 day to 1 week?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain for 1 day to 1 week</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2823" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2823" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1334">More than 1 week?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain for more than 1 week</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion17" data-hw-entity-key="17" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you may have a fever?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer40" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="40" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer41" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="41" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion29" data-hw-entity-key="29" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there any <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6946">symptoms of infection</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer67" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="67" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer68" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="68" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion306" data-hw-entity-key="306" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there red streaks leading away from the area or pus draining from it?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer679" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="679" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer680" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="680" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1335" data-hw-entity-key="1335" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have diabetes, a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6944">weakened immune system</a>, or any surgical hardware in the area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">"Hardware" in the facial area includes things like cochlear implants or any plates under the skin, such as those used if the bones in the face are broken.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2824" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2824" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1335">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2825" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2825" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1335">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion81" data-hw-entity-key="81" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had thick, yellow discharge from your nose for more than 5 days that is not getting better?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This may mean you have a sinus infection.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer184" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="184" data-hw-parent-entity-key="81">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Nasal discharge more than 5 days not getting better</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer185" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="185" data-hw-parent-entity-key="81">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Nasal discharge more than 5 days not getting better</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1336" data-hw-entity-key="1336" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have a rash or any blisters on your face?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2826" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2826" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1336">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Rash or blisters on face</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2827" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2827" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1336">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Rash or blisters on face</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1337" data-hw-entity-key="1337" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think that a medicine may be causing the facial problem?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Think about whether the symptoms started soon after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2828" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2828" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1337">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Medicine may be causing facial symptoms</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2829" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2829" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1337">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Medicine may be causing facial symptoms</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1654" data-hw-entity-key="1654" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have your symptoms lasted longer than 1 week?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3550" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3550" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1654">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms have lasted longer than 1 week</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3551" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3551" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1654">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms have lasted longer than 1 week</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdhealthrisks"><p>Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:</p><ul><li><b>Your age</b>. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.</li><li><b>Your overall health</b>. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.</li><li><b>Medicines you take</b>. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.</li><li><b>Recent health events</b>, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.</li><li><b>Your health habits and lifestyle</b>, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_green" id="HwSxIdgreen"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Try Home Treatment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.</li><li>Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="facpn" data-hw-section="hw92507" hw:section-href="hw92507" hw:document-href="facpn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=facpn#hw92507">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="facpn" data-hw-section="facpn-RelInfo" hw:section-href="facpn-RelInfo" hw:document-href="facpn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=facpn#facpn-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdabj7485"><p><b>Symptoms of difficulty breathing</b> can range from mild to severe. For example:</p><ul><li>You may feel a little out of breath but still be able to talk (mild difficulty breathing), or you may be so out of breath that you cannot talk at all (severe difficulty breathing).</li><li>It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you may have to work very hard to breathe even when you’re at rest (severe difficulty breathing).</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6939"><p><b>Severe trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>You cannot talk at all.</li><li>You have to work very hard to breathe.</li><li>You feel like you can't get enough air.</li><li>You do not feel alert or cannot think clearly.</li></ul><p><b>Moderate trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>It's hard to talk in full sentences.</li><li>It's hard to breathe with activity.</li></ul><p><b>Mild trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>You feel a little out of breath but can still talk.</li><li>It's becoming hard to breathe with activity.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6940"><p><b>Severe trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>The child cannot eat or talk because he or she is breathing so hard.</li><li>The child's nostrils are flaring and the belly is moving in and out with every breath.</li><li>The child seems to be tiring out.</li><li>The child seems very sleepy or confused.</li></ul><p><b>Moderate trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>The child is breathing a lot faster than usual.</li><li>The child has to take breaks from eating or talking to breathe.</li><li>The nostrils flare or the belly moves in and out at times when the child breathes.</li></ul><p><b>Mild trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>The child is breathing a little faster than usual.</li><li>The child seems a little out of breath but can still eat or talk.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7017"><p>Pain in adults and older children</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7019"><p>Pain in children under 3 years</p><p>It can be hard to tell how much pain a baby or toddler is in.</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that the baby cannot sleep, cannot get comfortable, and cries constantly no matter what you do. The baby may kick, make fists, or grimace.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The baby is very fussy, clings to you a lot, and may have trouble sleeping but responds when you try to comfort him or her.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: The baby is a little fussy and clings to you a little but responds when you try to comfort him or her.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6946"><p><b>Symptoms of infection</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in or around the area.</li><li>Red streaks leading from the area.</li><li>Pus draining from the area.</li><li>A fever.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7109"><p><b>Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction</b> (anaphylaxis) may include:</p><ul><li>The sudden appearance of raised, red areas (hives) all over the body.</li><li>Rapid swelling of the throat, mouth, or tongue.</li><li>Trouble breathing.</li><li>Passing out (losing consciousness). Or you may feel very lightheaded or suddenly feel weak, confused, or restless.</li></ul><p>A severe reaction can be life-threatening. If you have had a bad allergic reaction to a substance before and are exposed to it again, treat any symptoms as an emergency. Even if the symptoms are mild at first, they may quickly become very severe.</p></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6958"><p><b>Symptoms of a stroke</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.</li><li>Sudden vision changes.</li><li>Sudden trouble speaking.</li><li>Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.</li><li>Sudden problems with walking or balance.</li><li>A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6947"><p>Shock is a life-threatening condition that may quickly occur after a sudden illness or injury.</p><p>Adults and older children often have several symptoms of shock. These include:</p><ul><li>Passing out (losing consciousness).</li><li>Feeling very dizzy or lightheaded, like you may pass out.</li><li>Feeling very weak or having trouble standing.</li><li>Not feeling alert or able to think clearly. You may be confused, restless, fearful, or unable to respond to questions.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6948"><p>Shock is a life-threatening condition that may occur quickly after a sudden illness or injury.</p><p>Babies and young children often have several symptoms of shock. These include:</p><ul><li>Passing out (losing consciousness).</li><li>Being very sleepy or hard to wake up.</li><li>Not responding when being touched or talked to.</li><li>Breathing much faster than usual.</li><li>Acting confused. The child may not know where he or she is.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6944"><p>Certain health conditions and medicines <b>weaken the immune system's</b> ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:</p><ul><li>Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.</li><li>Long-term alcohol and drug problems.</li><li>Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions.</li><li>Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.</li><li>Other medicines used to treat autoimmune disease.</li><li>Medicines taken after organ transplant.</li><li>Not having a spleen.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6936"><p><b>Symptoms of a heart attack</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest.</li><li>Sweating.</li><li>Shortness of breath.</li><li>Nausea or vomiting.</li><li>Pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms.</li><li>Lightheadedness or sudden weakness.</li><li>A fast or irregular heartbeat.</li></ul><p>For men and women, the most common symptom is chest pain or pressure. But women are somewhat more likely than men to have other symptoms, like shortness of breath, nausea, and back or jaw pain. </p></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_yellow" id="HwSxIdyellow"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Today</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care soon</b>. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today.</li><li>If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning.</li><li>If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="facpn" data-hw-section="hw92507" hw:section-href="hw92507" hw:document-href="facpn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=facpn#hw92507">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="facpn" data-hw-section="facpn-RelInfo" hw:section-href="facpn-RelInfo" hw:document-href="facpn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=facpn#facpn-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_red" id="HwSxIdred"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care right away</b>. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.</li><li>You do not need to call an ambulance unless: <ul><li>You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.</li><li>You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_emergency" id="HwSxIdemergency"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, you need emergency care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><p><b>Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> or other emergency services now</b>.</p><p>Sometimes people don't want to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>. They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_black" id="HwSxIdblack"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Make an Appointment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.</li><li>If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.</li><li>If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="facpn" data-hw-section="hw92507" hw:section-href="hw92507" hw:document-href="facpn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=facpn#hw92507">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="facpn" data-hw-section="facpn-RelInfo" hw:section-href="facpn-RelInfo" hw:document-href="facpn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=facpn#facpn-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_emergency" id="HwSxIdemergency_aspirin"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, you need emergency care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><p><b>Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> or other emergency services now</b>.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionAdditionalSteps"><p>After you call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>, the operator may tell you to <b>chew 1 adult-strength (325 mg) or 2 to 4 low-dose (81 mg) aspirin</b>. Wait for an ambulance. Do not try to drive yourself.</p><p>Sometimes people don't want to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>. They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlefacei" data-hw-section="aa48942">Facial Injuries</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlehdinj" data-hw-section="hw93476">Head Injury, Age 4 and Older</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlehead3" data-hw-section="hw93719">Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger</div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-hw92507"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1d4dc8a4" fingerprint-exact="5c91135b">Self-Care</h2> <p fingerprint="c67c2255" fingerprint-exact="9e7ca617">Try the following tips to help relieve facial or sinus pressure, mild headaches, or nasal stuffiness. </p> <ul fingerprint="85a02433" fingerprint-exact="03c6d7b1"> <li>Drink plenty of fluids. <p>Extra fluids help keep mucus thin and draining. This may help prevent blockage of the sinuses. </p></li> <li>Humidify. <p>Use a <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="zj1490" data-hw-section="zj1490-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="zj1490" data-hwid="zj1490" hw:section-href="zj1490-sec" href="?id=zj1490#zj1490-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">humidifier</span></a> to keep the air in your home moist. Follow the directions for cleaning the machine.</p></li> <li>Breathe moist air. <p>Inhale steam from a vaporizer, or take long, steamy showers. You may also try breathing the moist air from a bowl of hot water. Put a towel over your head and the bowl to trap the moist air. Make sure that the water isn't too hot. Be careful not to get burned by the hot water or steam. </p></li> <li>Try salt water. <p><a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14367" data-hw-section="sts14367-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14367" data-hwid="sts14367" hw:section-href="sts14367-sec" href="?id=sts14367#sts14367-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Saltwater nasal washes</span></a> help keep the nasal passages open and wash out mucus and allergens. People who have <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="tp12162" data-hw-section="tp12162-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="tp12162" data-hwid="tp12162" hw:section-href="tp12162-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=tp12162#tp12162-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">postnasal drip</span></a> and are age 6 and older can gargle often with warm salt water to help prevent a sore throat. Use 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt mixed in 1 cup (250 mL) warm water. </p></li> <li>Try warm compresses. <p>Put warm, wet compresses on your eyes and cheekbones if you have pain around that area. Washcloths dipped in hot water work well. Make sure that the water isn't too hot so you don't get burned. </p></li> <li>Avoid alcohol. <p> It makes the tissues lining your nose and sinuses swell up. </p></li> <li>Avoid chlorine. <p>Don't swim in chlorinated swimming pools. Chlorine can irritate nasal and sinus linings. </p></li> <li>Elevate your head at night. <p> Some people find it helpful to sleep on 2 or 3 pillows. </p></li> <li>Take medicine. <p>Use a decongestant or a <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="abg7041" data-hw-section="abg7041-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="abg7041" data-hwid="abg7041" hw:section-href="abg7041-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=abg7041#abg7041-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">steroid nasal spray</span></a> if you have a stuffy nose (congestion). Be safe with medicines. <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="abl0812" data-hw-section="abl0812-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="abl0812" data-hwid="abl0812" hw:section-href="abl0812-sec" hw:link-type="slideshow" href="?id=abl0812#abl0812-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Read and follow all instructions on the label</span></a>. </p><ul><li>Decongestants may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems. Before you use them, check the label. If you do use these medicines, always follow the directions about how much to use based on age and, in some cases, weight.</li><li>Don't use a nasal decongestant longer than the label says. Continued use may lead to a <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="str2179" data-hw-section="str2179-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="str2179" data-hwid="str2179" hw:section-href="str2179-sec" href="?id=str2179#str2179-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">rebound effect</span></a>. This causes the mucous membranes to become more swollen than they were before you started to use the spray.</li><li>Check with your doctor before you use nonprescription medicines if you have high blood pressure or kidney disease.</li></ul></li> <li>Avoid tobacco. <p>Do not smoke or use other tobacco products. Smoking slows healing because it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair. </p></li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c5b2b5b7" fingerprint-exact="1ca93d88">When to call for help during self-care</h3> <p fingerprint="0c6430b7" fingerprint-exact="37647145">Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p> <ul fingerprint="70b157f5" fingerprint-exact="e4966ac3"> <li>New or worse changes in vision, such as double vision or blurring.</li> <li>New or worse pain or swelling.</li> <li>New or worse numbness or tingling.</li> <li>New or worse signs of infection, such as redness, warmth, pus, or a fever.</li> <li>A decrease in feeling or sensation.</li> <li>Symptoms occur more often or are more severe.</li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9d246df" fingerprint-exact="236ac716">Learn more</h3> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <div class="hwSecLinks"> <p fingerprint="5b88c69b" fingerprint-exact="82c27f2e"> <b>Over-the-counter medicines</b> 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