1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Black eye swelling how long

Black eye swelling how long

Hello! while swimmin with my friends, I was headbutted very hard directly below the eye. It swelled up absolutely instantly and I mean before I got out of the pool I had a chicken egg sized bump instead of lower eyelid. I was advised aspirin and hot pack on it. That was yesterday. I didn't have concussion and I doubt it's broken. Today I have the b

...

198 Views v

Hello I can understand your concern but it is very difficult to comment without examining you Kindly share photos of your eyes so that I may guide you better ...  Read More

I was punched in the eye 4 days ago now, with significant black colour and slight swelling under my eye. The swelling is going down with warm compresses every so often. How long now until the blackness subsides?

167 Views v

Hello It make take around 10 days ...  Read More

I met a small accident and got a black eye and swelling on my face (left side), 6 days back (it's almost similar to puch on left side of my face). I am applying ice packs (twice or thrice a day) and swelling and black/blue eye have reduced. Shall I continue with ice pack or substitute it for warm packs to reduce swelling on face. Is there any kind

...

122 Views v

You can take Arnica 200 5 pills 2 times a day for 3 days. ...  Read More

Swelling under eye and black head, when i wake up in morning under eye get swelled and black head is also there.

266 Views v

For Blackheads & Whiteheads :- Try Deriva MS gel once in a week at night ( very little ) only on affected area . Strong gel. Do not rub or over apply ...  Read More

My mother had a fall and after two days we noticed small black clot around her left eye. We were prescribed Eyedrops Milflox and Eye ointment Ocupol. Applied Ocupol on the clot and in the swelling around the eye on the skin. The clot the next day looks like a black eye. 1. Should the ointment be applied inside the eye or outside on the clot and sw

...

193 Views v

Black eye occurs when there is a bleeding from the injury. There are spaces around the eye from where the blood tracks under the skin and turns black due to breakdown of blood pigment called haemoglob ...  Read More

I had an injury near eyebrows during sports, resulting in black eye, red eye and swelling near eyebrows

106 Views v

Hello It is very difficult to comment without examining you Kindly share photos of your eye so that I may guide you better Regards ...  Read More

I have a got a black eye. I recently had a fist fight in college and ended up getting a black eye. Which has resulted in swelling and dark patch below the eye. Please tell me what I should do to get rid of the swelling and the dark patch.

1621 Views v

Hi, Most black eyes are the result of blunt trauma that causes bleeding beneath the thin eyelid skin, producing the characteristic black and blue discoloration. A fracture deep inside the skull can al ...  Read More

I have a black spot due to a wound under my eye and Due to which the color of my eyesl has become red and there is also swelling

57 Views v

Hi Kindly share your pics and mode of injury details for further opinion ...  Read More

I have a black eye because of a bruise that happened one week back, swelling is gone but the blackness is not going away. How can I get rid of the discoloration under my eye? please help.

296 Views v

It will take 3wks.time is the only healer. ...  Read More

Yesterday in our fight between our teenager friends we group of friends have got injured due to punching and smashing on face. We have swelling on face particularly around eyes. We have applied ice on it and it's getting relieved. But how long this swelling commonly called as black eyes will last?

76 Views v

Hello It may take around 2 weeks Having said that it is provisional diagnosis. Kindly consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done ...  Read More

Mild swelling above the eye blows suddenly, what can be the reason , it is not there yesterday but came overnight

52 Views v

Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

I have swelling neaet eh left side of my left eye, I hav eno idea how it happened I just work up from sleep and I could sense some swell up in left eye which hurt when I press it. As of now I don't see any pimple or puss kind of thing, can some one advise me how to cure.

41 Views v

If only swelling and no redness or discharge- you can use ice for cold compression.. Still no relief- get examined by ophthalmologist ...  Read More

Eye pain Watery eyes Heavy Ness feeling tired all time Head painn Migraines pain Burning sensation Light hurt me Sunlight hurt Black out Vision blurry some times

41 Views v

Your symptoms need more details ...  Read More

From yesterday my son is having redness on top of his eyelid only 1 eye & swelling. He keeps rubbing his eye. What is advised? Home remedy or to visit paediatrician. He has slight cold & cough too. Is it eye infection or what?

52 Views v

For any eye related issues you should always consult an ophthalmologist. U can connect me through practo so I can help you with that. For cough and cold you can visit your pediatrician. ...  Read More

It is for my Elder Brother 54 years old. For the past few months he has swelling below both the eyes when he gets up after sleep. More specifically once he gets up in the morning. He recently has a health check up. Most parameters were normal. Has BP in the range of 140/80 and 150/80. CBC normal. Hemoglobin 14.5. Blood Glucose 91. Lipid profile nor

...

58 Views v

Please consult ...  Read More

My grandmother aged 90, met with a minor accident and she has a swelling near eye. Please can you let me know the treatment?

40 Views v

Hot compress two times daily, Need to consult ophthalmologist to assess any ocular injuries. ...  Read More

Since 2 3 days this kind of swelling under eye has come up under both the eyes for my nephew. What is this and why is it happening? I think some itching is there. Please help us

56 Views v

I need to ask few more questions before answering your query Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  ...  Read More

Notice Black swelling on soft palate from last 3days.there is no pain involved.just swelling .plz help me as i am stressing out. Thanks

55 Views v

Need examination. Visit ent specialist ...  Read More

Black deep spot under the eye...her all medical reports are ok..only her himoglobin is 8.5 ..she is under treatment...what is this?

39 Views v

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Sir, my left eye lid and under eye area swelling Early in the morning with watery eyes can u help to reduce the swelling of my eye

410 Views v

Might be conjunctivitis. Please consult online ...  Read More

My dog is facing swelling in his right eye from today morning, having some little watery discharge too from that eye and unable to open his eye properly . What can I do

35 Views v

Get his eye checked for proper treatment ...  Read More

Swelling in my right eye for the past 3 days . Fluid in my eye, pain and itching. Please suggest any medication.

55 Views v

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my Son eye is swelling from morning, kindly advise any eye drop for cure. His age is 10 year.

43 Views v

Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

My daughter has this swelling under eye for last 3-4 days. She said she is having slight pain. What could be the reason

64 Views v

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I sweat a lot ...and it's been hell lot of sweat these if at in kitchen...suddenly I started having itching all over the body, eye swelling coming again n again...what would be the cause

150 Views v

Sweating can trigger itchy skin sometimes. Please consult to provide futher details. ...  Read More

My 12 month old got a bad swelling on eye due to mosquito bite. Given Atarax but she has vomited it out due to its bitter taste. What to do next to relieve the swelling

779 Views v

Can you provide image for reference ...  Read More

My Father (66yrs) has swelling in foot and black spots only on both the foots. This problem is there for past 5 months. No history of any injuries and trauma. Also he take BP tablets (AMODEP AT). Please suggest the proper cure.

38 Views v

You need to consult a surgeon and need to rule out for varicose veins and also need investigation like dopper after examination ...  Read More

Swelling and black spots in the foot . No history is any injuries or trauma and there is no pain as well.This problem started 5 months ago. Please suggest me which doctor to consult for this problem.

65 Views v

General surgeon needs to be consulted ...  Read More

I noticed since last two days the right part of eye was red and consulted the doctor saying its a nodular swelling kind of thing. I have a swelling at one node like structure on my sclera. What could it be? Doctor prescribed me an inflammation drop and the swelling doesnt seem to subside(minor swelling although). Theres no pain or no water is runni

...

77 Views v

It may be a cyst or nodule. Sometimes may require steroid eye drops. Revisit your doctor ...  Read More

I had lasik one and half month back. I have been facing dry eyes issues. My eyes are red, itchy and dry. I have dry eyes issues. Doctor asked me to take Moxifloxacin antibiotic ointment for a month once at night. Isn't a month a long time for Antibiotics. Please suggest

116 Views v

Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Related Topics:

How long does swelling last after appendectomy Sudden black eye no injury Black dot floater in eye
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Get unlimited online consultations
Keep an eye on your eyesight

Keep an eye on your eyesight

Talk to expert eye doctors

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

Left eye became black

 89 Views
Left eye down part of my child of 10 months became black. Inner side some wound like is showing but he ha ... Read More

Black Eye Trauma

 164 Views
Hello Doctors, I had a trauma to my nose and right eye a month back. Essentially suffered a black eye. T ... Read More

Swelling of eye

 70 Views
Swelling and redness on one eye and continously water is coming out from 2 days some insect has entered w ... Read More

Swelling on eye

 84 Views
I'm having swelling on eyes . It first started with itchiness and then upper eye part started showing swe ... Read More

Eye burning & swelling

 61 Views
Hello, I'm having burning + swelling on upper eyelid ( more in Right eye) + itchiness. There is dryness a ... Read More