Concerned,

[syllerim]

Just would like to know if I would have to wait to see my PCP, or if I should go to the ER? The pain is escalating as is the swelling,some tingling/numbness in the left side of face and left side of tongue.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
If you see your PCP immediately then yes go, otherwise go to the ER. A hemi-facial swelling that is growing fast and is painful can be due to an abscess, under the skin infection, a dental infection, severe maxillary sinusitis or due to a blocked salivary duct.
Hence it is important to consult both your dentist and PCP, and you may also need an ENT consult. Take care!

[Emily_MHManager]

Hi there -

I will move your post to a more appropriate forum, but I wanted to suggest that if you have swelling and you have tingling and numbness in your face, it might be a good idea to go to an ER if you can't get into your PCP promptly.

Best wishes,
Emily