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Swollen lower eye lid ( inner left )
There is a light swelling at the inner lower eye lid on the left eye. Eyes started itching since 3 days.
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The swelling might be a stye or chalazion if localised, or any lid infections if diffuse. A clear photograph is needed to differentiate the type of swelling and infection might need antibiotic drops or ointment
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please attach a clear photo of the eye with swellig
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keep doing hot fermentation in the meantime (warm sterile cloth over the swelling on closed eyelids), and maintain eyelid hygeine
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Vadodara
Need image
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warm compression
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
Is swelling painfull or painless.
Pic of the eye would be helpfull.
Start warm compresses .
Consult for proper management.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Could be infection.
You can start warm compresses.
Consult online to start antibiotic eye drops
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pic is needed. May be infection,and require antibiotics drops. Pl do Hot phomentation. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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