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2018-10-14 08:31:08
My left lower eye has swollen from two days. It looks red, a bit painful or heavy when I move my eyes It itches towards the corner sometimes. I don't know what it is. I've no known allergies. I was also having common cold from few days
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May be an insect bite or a Stye.. U can take cetrizine twice daily and give alternatively hot water fomentation and ice packs.. Take a pain killer if pain is unbearable..

Answered2018-10-14 13:26:11

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Hello This could be due to allergy, dryness or infection It is very difficult to comment without examining you I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done

Answered2018-10-14 12:03:46

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As rightly advised by the various doctors, consult an eye specialist for the same.
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in case of multiple recurrences of such eyelid swellings, visit the eyelid expert (an Oculoplasty/Ophthalmic plastic surgeon) for detailed assesment to find out the reason for the same and advice.

Answered2018-10-18 15:28:49

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It looks like hordeolum ....
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meet an ophthalmologist.
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do hot fomentation

Answered2018-10-14 13:32:53

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