What should I do if the right side of my face is swollen?

Swelling on the right side of the face should be treated according to the cause. Common causes include infraorbital space infection, urticaria, mosquito bites, periodontitis and other diseases, which can be restored through medication, surgery and other measures.
1. Infection of infraorbital space: acute purulent infection of infraorbital space will cause swelling of the right side of the face.
It can be treated with intravenous penicillin, ceftriaxone and other antibacterial drugs as prescribed by doctor; if abscess is formed, incision and drainage surgery is feasible.
2. Mosquito bites: mosquito bites on the right side of the face may cause insect bite dermatitis, causing swelling on the right side of the face. You can use hydrocortisone ointment, compound dexamethasone acetate ointment and so on for treatment.
3. Urticaria: Urticaria caused by allergic factors can also lead to swelling on the right side of the face, you can use glycerine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, oral loratadine, cetirizine and other drugs to treat.
4. Periodontitis: Periodontal infections such as gingivitis, apical periodontitis and other diseases can also lead to swelling of the right side of the face.
Gingivitis, can be scaling, remove tartar, tartar, plaque, etc.; apical periodontitis, acute stage can take sulfamethoxazole, tinidazole anti-infective treatment; localized can be root canal treatment.
The above are only some of the common causes. The use of drugs must follow the doctor’s instructions, not blindly use their own medication, so as not to cause adverse consequences.