Swelling in the Face
Swelling in the face is a common symptom of internal shingles, but other conditions can cause it. For example, if fever and headache accompany a person’s swelling, they likely have shingles on their face. Other symptoms include pain and itch.
Swelling in the face may occur along with other symptoms like pain, itching, and sensitivity to light. Also, it may be a sign of an allergic reaction to chicken pox or shingles vaccines (Zostavax). Shingles vaccines contain a weakened form of the chickenpox virus that causes swelling in some people.
If they have swelling in their face after exposure to someone with active chicken pox or shingles, they are advised to see a doctor immediately. This type of swelling is called hypersensitive vasculitis (HSV) and is potentially life-threatening.
