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After getting up from sleep I observed that my eyes are swelled up for no reason. And I felt itchy on my eyes so I went to a medical store and bought an eye drop called HIMALAYA OPTHA CARE. Which I used almost an year ago for eye itching. That's all doctor please help me out from this. My eyes gradually increases the swelling and it pains a lot. Th

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Sir better to opt for online consultation where we can have a video call for better understanding of the issue and proper treatment. ...  Read More

As soon as i wake up, my eyes are swell and face too and i am taking enough sleep as well, still my eyes are tired and face look tired as well, i dont know why

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Hello. There are many reasons for swelling. Quality sleep is essential in order to feel fresh after waking up. You need to visit a nearby doctor who can examine you and possibly rule out the causes fo ...  Read More

Can I use toba 3 times in a day for my 5 months baby..my baby itching on their right eyes from last 3 days. And yellow liquid also discharge... Sometime its eyes are too swelled..

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Toba contains tobramycin which is basically gram nagetive antibiotic ,it is not for itching,if severe infection ,not very effective ,if your baby don't respond within 15 days , you should consult to y ...  Read More

My eyelids are swelled and red, eyes are not red. I have immense pain and itching in my eyes. It had started day before yesterday with minor itching developing into excessive swelling since yesterday. I am using moxicip eye drops since yesterday but it is not efficient. I have an interview today in evening. Kindly suggest me medication. Thank you

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probably its a stye.you will have to take oral medication too.pl consult an ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

My eyes swell when i wake up . Mucus appear after very small interval of time .Lower eye lid and upper eyelid swell after some time.what is the reason behind this ??? Plz tell asap

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Looks like an allergic or an infective cause. ...  Read More

Yesterday my eye was itchy so i rubbed it with my fingers 2-3 times And overnight it got swelled. Please help me

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Please share a close up pic of your eyes with detailed information about discharge redness watering pain swelling itching and blurring of vision or consult an ophthalmologist nearby. ...  Read More

My eyes are swelled up when I woke up today. They were red n sticky n water came out from they so eyes were so sticky that it was difficult to open them

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Hello Your symptoms are suggestive of eye flu A. Use antibiotic eyedrop along with lubricating eyedrop C. Cold compresses D. Keep eyes and hands clean D. Kindly share photos of your eye so that i may ...  Read More

How to remove swelling in my eyes...I'm suffering in this problem last 4 year ..I have pain with this swelling

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Consult plastic surgeon ...  Read More

Eyes got swell after morning workout.i have resumed my workout after few months and after every morning workout I got swell in few hours which lasts upto evening sometime.no pain in eyes but it's turned red in color

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Try simple ice compresses for 5 minutes after the work out and use lubricant eye drops 4-5 times a day. The problem should disappear in 15 days. Maskatieyeclinic Opposite Charni road station east, Mu ...  Read More

Was having bad headache and eyes was swelled since 5 days. So when visited clinic Dr said that eye sight is normal but due to pressure and tension eyes is swelled. So presently I'm doing online classes average of 4-5 hrs per day and doing household work which is also making my pain worst. Was suggested a eye drop and reading screen glasses. What

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

It's been a month now, I hv fair complexion but my eyes turned black.. N swelled. Earlier I spoke with dermat doc last year.. N he gave me ointment stating my eyes are just dry.. Today around same month.. when weather is a bit cold.. Again same thing happened but this time it's way too much.. This picture is of morning time.. Eyes itches alot.. Eye

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As an urgent measure you can use ice pack around your eye for temporary relief along with moisturiser near the eyelid skin for soothing effect. Or use mild steroid like hydrocortisone cream on the ski ...  Read More

My 4 year kid fall from sofa and swelled her eyes and little swelling above eyes in corner of forehead She is not feeling any pain but while chewing food she is having pain Pls suggest me some ointment

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Hello, I understand your concern It’s common to get forehead swellings after fall-The scalp has many blood vessels, so even a minor injury can cause a large swelling. Apply a cold pack wrapped in clot ...  Read More

Hi, My name is Rajesh and I am working as a software engineer. I do not have any health issues. Daily i will do workouts. For the last few days around 1 week, I have not done anything due to my back ache. I used muscle relief tablets for 3 days and I am doing a few extension exercises slowly. Reading some online content or novels while laying in b

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

What are tge causes of stomach swelling. My stomach swell and pain It is looking bloated what to do

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It may be generally due to acidity gastric or constipation or indigestion problems or worm infections ...  Read More

I have sleepy tired and heavy eyes , dark circles area also hurts , eyebrows bone also hurts but not that much , my eyelid is very heavy as if my skin has dropped and trying to close my eyes , I tried to stretch it to open my actual big eyes . My eyes looks fluppy, my sleepy eyes are also causing my big fluppy face . It's been 2 months ,since I m h

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Please consult ...  Read More

It's been 1 month and half , since my eyes are always sleepy abd tired , sometime eyelid itches , eyelid swells , even though i wake up after sleep I want to sleep again because of my eyes . Sometimes lack of sleep and late night sleeping makes my eyeball pain , i also have dark circles , I dont have any vision issue .. I just woke up from sleep i

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Please consult for detail evaluation ...  Read More

In the March month , I was very very stressed and depressed and tense for personal reason , also cried many times, two weeks back when I cried for 3 days not straight my eyes swelled and because of tension I also headache as I there is pressure in my forehead very hard and heavy to move my forehead and after I stopped crying its been 2 weeks since

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Start Yoga , Meditation and regular Deep Breathing Exercises. ...  Read More

I am having 1 problem for a few days. Although it happens on and off but this time happened after a long time, and I am really very frustrated bcz I can't sleep well at night. Sir when I go to bed to sleep, Idk why my eyeballs rolls upward and it causes severe pain and tension in the eyes and bcz of this I end up wasting almost an hour to go to sl

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Hello a. its normal for eyeball to roll up when one close the eye. its known as bells phenomenon. b. tiredness in eyes coulybe due to dryness. try cold compresses,reduce screen use and use lubricants ...  Read More

My baby is about to turn 2 months. He is not sleeping for longer periods like before. Is this a problem he is sleeping 10 hours a day now . How many hours does a 2-month-old baby sleep? Additionally, my baby's left eye is watery, and there is continuous mucus. Please assist.

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Sleep time may change as babies age ...  Read More

I am not able to get enough sleep from 20 days even if i get sleep it os not sound sleep my under eyes have gone dark else every thing is fyn with my body no pain no nothing

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

One of my eye lid got swelled and its paining... I have no itching no redness no watery eyes...just swelling in eye lid and feeling heavyness and pain around eye. Please help with some solutions. Thanks in advance

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A picture would have helped. It can be anti neurotic oedema, which is generally self limiting. You may take an anti histamine molecule orally in consultation with your doctor ...  Read More

Every one told me that y. U are sleeping. But actually. My eyes are open this problem is for long duration. Wt to do now plzz suggest. Me some advice

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Pl consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi, I am not sleeping properly from 3-5 days. My eyes are burning and getting headache. Kindly suggest ...

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Ice Cold sponge on eyes + pranayam + avoid mobile contact if you need ...  Read More

Hello my story is something weird i was sleeping on my bed , my wardrobe is just beside it so i was sleeping and i guess my hand just pulled the wire of my iron which was placed at wardrobe just fallen on my face specifically on my mouth so my lower lip and lower teeth got hurt and swell but it's not broken or anything can somebody help

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Go have an xray ...  Read More

Hi I am feeling my eyes are very tired and dry.i am sleeping alot these days..I am feeling tired what could be the reason

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Could be eye strain. Please get your eyes tested. In the meanwhile you can use lubricating eye drop. ...  Read More

My eyes are feeling sleepy but I am not able to sleep any drop or medicine which can help me please suggest.

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Lubricants like Refresh Liquigel 4 times a day ...  Read More

I have headache since last two days. And sometimes I aslo feel dizziness. Today I was sleeping. And I turned straight. Suddenly I tried to open my eyes but I couldn't. I felt something in my both sides of the brain. I tried opening them but couldn't. Somehow I could open it and feeling heaviness in my head. Why is this happened?

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Nothing to worry. ...  Read More

Even when i sleep on time, when i wake up my eyes feel sleepy and dry throughout the day, i dont fee fatigue too, why is this happening? Also my sleep breaks a lot of time post 6AM.

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Need detail evaluation. ...  Read More

Inflation in eyes due to lack of sleep. Mild pain while opening and closing eyelid . Wears spectacle to correct hyperopia. Kindly suggest some good eye drops . Thankyou

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Hi, You can use eye drop teardrops 4 times a day for 15 days. Please get adequate sleep. Kindly consult local ophthalmologist if symptoms persist. ...  Read More

Sir sometimes while sleeping my mind is awake but I cannot open eyes or speak anything for help . After few seconds I am able to open eyes. This episode happens sometimes again again at same time . And sometimes it happens in a month. Kindly diagnose

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Could be Sleep Paralysis.. consult with a neurologist for further details and treatment ...  Read More

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