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Upper eye lid swelling
My 5years old son's upper eye lid has been swelled but he doesn't have pain. We can see this from last 4/5,days. Please let me know the reason behind this and suggest some medication for this.
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Many reasons of eye lid swelling ,do online video consultation
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Needs eye examination.
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Dr. Shraddha Mahadik
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
Please share photos so we can tell you proper diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
If there is no pain in the swelling it is most probably a chalazion.It usually needs surgical removal.
Try hot fomentation two to three times a day. Instill Mosi eye drops 4 times a day.
If there is no change in the size of the swelling in 5-7 days then please consult an ophthalmologist.
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Dr. Niteen Kumar Bhagat
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Pune
There are many reasons upper lid swelling...most commonly stye(chalazion), due to Rubbing of eyes..
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do warm compression...take online consultation
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