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Can anyone tell is there any swelling in baby's left eye, it's been there for 3-4 days now, what it could be? I am very tensed online it says it is something related to to kidney problems baby is 3.5 old, having cold since 15 days now, but swelling is been since 4 days, visited to pediatrician, where in he said that he is not having swelling but I

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Your paediatrician may be right! Just keep a watch and do not use any eye drops. You may share similar photographs after a few days for a comparison. ...  Read More

Painless mild swelling under right eye corner for my 5 months old baby girl . . No other discomfort noted so far . . Is it normal ???

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HELLO, IT MAY BE BEGINNING OF A STYE, IF NO PROBLEM , IT'S O.K IF STYE OCCURRED CONSULT AN OPTHALMOLOGIST. O.K, BYE. ...  Read More

The baby is having eye swelling. The eye cannot be opened due to the swelling problem please guide us

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

The baby is having eye swelling. The eye couldn't be opened properly due to eye swelling problem. Pls guide

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Hello Yes.. There is lid edema... Can you please share a photo with lid open.... So that I may see the eyeball. Is there any redness or watering or discharge? What is his current medication? ...  Read More

My child only 1 year old eye were swelling in the morning in urine test she got albumin++ with no UTI can it be treated as narphotic syndrome can it be treated without operation

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Check a ultrasound examination of abdomen and pelvis to rule out any obstruction and to assess the echogenicity of the kidneys. Follow the instructions of your nephrologist. May need to quantify prote ...  Read More

Hi, My baby born in 28 weeks,at 31st first ROP done and result was zone 2, later 2nd ROP done at 33 week and result was zone 3 immature. 3rd ROP Scheduled for 4th Nov, but from last 5 days I observed my baby left upper eye little bigger than right eye, don't know it is swelling or any other issue please help me here. Pic attached

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Hi... I'm very glad that appropriate screening for ROP is being done for your baby. With regards to the possible swelling of left upper lid - it does not look red or inflamed in the photos provided. ...  Read More

My baby boy age is 2 years and weight 10 kgs. 20 days back he got cold and fever and used medines from that time his eyes is swollen and now also same swelling but no eye redness and from 5 days he is urinating more around 15 to 20 times. I am attaching his face images first one is taken 3 days ago and second (red shirt) is today. And his left chee

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

My one year baby have swelling on upper side of right eye. She don't have any other symptoms. She looks comfortable. I don't know why this swelling is there. Please suggest.

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Hello Though the photo is not clear but it looks like lid infection I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done Regards ...  Read More

My 4 months old baby boy has swelling in his left eye a little bit. Swelling is from one week. Its in morning time

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You can send pictures ...  Read More

Eye swelling due to mosquito bite. the baby is not able to open eye completely due to eye swelling which happened due to mosquito bite my doctor has prescribed atarax syrup for dat.

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Hello This looks like pre septal cellulitis Keep using medicines as prescribed It make take few days for full recovery ...  Read More

Sir,my upper eyelid has become swollen, itchy, and painful. The pain started from the inner corner of the upper eyelid as marked (near the tear duct), and there was no insect bite, injury, or foreign body entering the eye. What should I do now?

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Could be infection. Please ...  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.

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

My baby boy is 2.6 years old and his eyes swelling went to doctor did urine routine and told normal report i am sending report and also swelling from 10 days but from yesterday it is increasing day by day. First one yesterday photo yellow shirt and today is with out sirt. Please tell me the cause. He is playing and eating normally taking milk. CHEM

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Greetings. Report is normal.child Looks like normal eye no swelling ...  Read More

Hi doc.. sir my 1 year 9 month old baby girl is suffering from viscous and sticky eye wax which comes in her eye since last 2 days. The eye wax or viscous fluid remain in her whole day from last 2 days. It again occurs after cleaning her eyes. Doctor pls advice it is normal or not?

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Hi ..Have few questions for u..is der any redness / eye discharge having pus ?? Is der any fever ?? ...  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?

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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

My daughter first got the eye infection and her eye got red and it was treated and her eye issue resolved. Later my son and wife got the same redness and it was spread to me as well. Earlier it was just a normal some red spots but later after using eye drops given by doctor eye redness increased. I have been using the Gate HS, Ocupol, and Refresh L

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Please consult ...  Read More

My 2 and half years baby has eye edema..when she wokes up is more significant..we do urine test and some blood test..urine albumin and occult blood is trace..5 to 6 pus cell present..and serum albumin is in normal range..we attach her two reports..day by day her swelling is more prominent..pls help..

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If there is eye swelling with normal urine report and normal albumin it higly unlikely it because of kidney issue ,the other possibilities are allergy and eye infection,please meet a opthalmologist in ...  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

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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?

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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

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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

My baby is 7 months old and suddenly developed a small swelling on the head near the ear. It is not painful, the temperature of the area feels normal (not unusually warm), and the baby is otherwise behaving normally. Could this be an insect bite or some kind of infection? Does it require immediate treatment or can we just observe it for a couple of

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I need to see images and ask further questions before answering your query Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS, MD PAEDIATRICS, PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatol ...  Read More

Suffering from the last 2 months there is no pain and no irritation of small bumps formed on the upper eye lid eye Could you please suggest what could be the solution.

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Small, painless eyelid bumps lasting months are usually chalazia or milia, which are harmless. Apply warm compresses for 10–15 minutes, 2–4 times daily, and keep eyelids clean with diluted baby shamp ...  Read More

Hello Dr. My baby girl is 3.5 month old and today I noticed red blood like dot in her eye may be she pinged her finger nail. She sometime rub her eyes. I have attached image of eye please guide

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Appears to be sub conjunctival haemorrhage , mild one. May resolve by itself. May be due to injury by his nail. However Pl consult. ...  Read More

I face both eye dryness problem because of allergy and both eye pain also swelling in eyes which medicine do i need to use

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

My baby is 10 months old and object fell on her feet. It's been a week and swelling is still there. Baby is not showing any pain. Baby is crawling, pulling up to stand, crusing. How long will swelling be there? Should an x-ray be taken?

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Swelling might indicate soft tissue injury or a fracture. Kids usually can't complain of pain directly .get checked and get xray of foot. ...  Read More

My 5 month old baby one eye is slightly smaller than other. How it will be improved? Is there any issue?

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It's normal .. ...  Read More

My baby is 3 month 15 days old while laying on bed he talks alot makes voices but when I make him sit sometimes with help of pillow still not able to hold neck....when I call him he avoids making eye contact with me... when I come infront of his face he watch here and there or either watching down and when I force him to watch me he cries...if I

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Neck holding generally comes around 4 months and generally fixing following also comes at the same age so no need to worry and dont make your baby sit its too early ...  Read More

Hi doc my baby is 7.5 month old she is having redness in right eye( slightly in left side) I visited eye specialist for the same , he said it allergy and suggested me Mezol eyes drops . Is this eye drop safe to use in babies???

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Greetings yes it's safe to use ...  Read More

I am 37 year old male and having some swelling at the external corner below right eyebrow its from today morning currently no pain is there .but because of my night duty schedule i lack sleep time or not proper sleeping i have feeling mild headache.please guide me for this

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Could be infection Please consult online ...  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

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

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