Question 1

what causes a recurring swollen eye in an infant. no redness or discharge. swelling usually goes down the same day and has happened 3 times in 4 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Infants swollen Eye: Depending on the age of the infant...This can be worrisome( for newborns until perhaps 6 months) due to the types of infections, etc.

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usually this is an easy thing to remedy...But get it checked out by either your local primary care doc (fp or pediatrician) or a local eye doc.

Question 2

my 2 week old infant girl has red swollen eye lid and redness under the eye w tiny acne looking bumps. i don't know what to do please help?

Accepted Answer

Take her to your doc: Don't fool around with your new born's eye. Take her to your pediatrician, or eye doctor.

Question 3

is swollen eye a sign of some disease?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Swellen tissues around the eye including the eyelids are usually indicative of allergic inflammation, infection and referred swelling sometimes from an adjacent sinus.  Rarely it could arise from thyroid disease or a tumor.  Your ophthalmologist can sort this out for you.

Question 4

what can you do to treat a swollen eye?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: The answer depends on what is causing the swelling. You should promptly visit to your ophthalmologist to determine the cause and best course of treatment.

Question 5

how can you make a swollen eye go down?

Accepted Answer

Elevate head @ night: Eye swelling often accompanies allergic reactions or surgery. Other than antihistamines and oral arnica montana (available at health food stores) which may help your body reabsorb the bruising and swelling, gravity is your best friend. Sleep with a sofa cushion under your mattress so that your head is above heart level. Dr. Tholen.

Question 6

how long does a swollen eye crease heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the cause!  use some cool compresses and may be slight Hydrocortisone cream.  If you use the cream more than a few days and it doesn't solve the problem, then you need to see an ophthalmologist.

Question 7

i need advice with my ed and a swollen eye?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean RED &amp;...: Swollen eye? Sounds infected if it is unilateral. If on both sides maybe allergy. Especially if it is painful, affecting vision, recent trauma or exposure to another individual with infection, this needs to be taken care of right away. If you have fever, or pain in the eye don't mess around. Get seen as soon as possible, certainly this would be a reason to go to ER. If no fever, get seen w/in 24hr

Question 8

is it bad to lift weights with swollen eye?

Accepted Answer

Not really: In general, no, but you need to see your eye doctor to determine the cause of the swollen eye.

Question 9

what is the recovery time for a swollen eye?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends on why your eye is swollen and actually what part of your eye is swollen.  Was this from trauma?

Question 10

how can i make my puffy, swollen eye go down?

Accepted Answer

Cold compress: It really depends on the cause.  If this is a new problem you really should see an eye md to get the diagnosis and a recommendation for treatment.

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What causes a recurring swollen eye in an infant. no redness or discharge. swelling usually goes down the same day and has happened 3 times in 4 weeks?

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What can you do to treat a swollen eye?

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I need advice with my ed and a swollen eye?

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