Side Effects of Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronic sodium, is a substance which is normally found naturally in the human body. The highest concentrations of hyaluronic acid can be found in the eyes and joints. In the laboratory, hyaluronic acid is created to be used in medicine by extracting it from rooster combs or made by bacteria. Learn more about the Side Effects of Hyaluronic Acid.
Normally, people will take hyaluronic acid for various types of joint disorders, including osteoarthritis. It can be taken orally or by injection from health care professionals.
Side Effects of Hyaluronic Acid
The prescription forms of hyaluronic acid have been found to be safe for most people. Side effects of hyaluronic acid are few. Some of the side effects of hyaluronic acid are:
- coughing
- problems in swallowing
- dizziness
- fever
- fainting
Other hyaluronic acid side effects are:
- skin rashes and irritations
- itching and stuffy nose
- swelling in the eyelids
- face and lips
- difficulty in breathing
- diarrhea
- acute headaches
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- stomach aches
- swelling of the knees
If hyaluronic acid has been used for eye surgery, there can be increased pressure in the eye. On rare occasions, hyaluronic acid side effects may be allergic reactions.
There is special advice and warnings for pregnant and nursing mothers. Hyaluronic acid should not be taken by mouth or applied to the skin. If you are breast feeding, you should not use hyaluronic acid. It is not known if it can get into breast milk and what types of effects it might have on infants.
Recently there has been a lot of interest in using hyaluronic acid to prevent the effects of aging. It has been called the “fountain of youth”. However, there is not enough evidence at the time to support the claims that it should be used to prevent any of the changes that are often associated with aging. It is often used in plastic surgery as a lip filler.
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