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Swelling in eye

2017-05-12 08:04:32
Swelling over the eye because of an insect bite. It has been a day. No problem in the eye just over it.
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Hello This is preorbital cellulitis There is risk of orbital cellulitis also. Try A. Warm compresses B. Use systemic antibiotic like ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 5 days Consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done

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