Question 1

what causes bruising behind the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Bruising behind the eyesmismtypically caused by blunt trauma.

Question 2

should i be worried about ocular side effects of topomax? i.e. prolonged headache, pressure around/behind eyes, bruising under eyes and exhaustion?

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Something else: I would suggest that you and the prescriber seek other explanations before a trial off of topiramate.

Question 3

hit my head on freezer door yesterday a.m. having headache and pain behind eye as well as a bruise in area of impact. should i get further screening?

Accepted Answer

No: If you did not lose consciousness and you remember what happened,it is highly unlikely that you have sustained a serious brain injury. Your symptoms are expected in a minor head injury.

Question 4

is it possible for you to bruise your eyes from crying?

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No: No, but crying and rubbing -- yes.

Question 5

is bruising under your eyes a side effect of drug abuse?

Accepted Answer

No: Not unless complicated by other conditions.

Question 6

what disease or illness causes bruising around both eyes? not allergies but bruising.

Accepted Answer

Bruising: You know that periorbital venous congestion  - (swelling of nasal tissues can cause blood to pool under the eyes) can  look identical to a black eyes for injuries.  Please google this to see photographs before you rule that out as a cause.  A bump on the forehead or a basilar skull fracture can cause this

Question 7

how much bruising do you get after fillers under the eyes if you take all precautions? can you go to work the next day?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: Usually, there is no bruising.

Question 8

i woke up with purplish bruising near my nose on both sides its near where the inner corner of youre eyes near where the nose is what could cause this ? i havent been feeling well had a fever 101.4 and coughing ( not covid ?

Accepted Answer

: Could you have had running nose and blowing or wiping your nose? You should probably use soft wipe to reduce bruising. There a number of circulating viruses like influenae, RSV apart from COVID; to know what is causing symptoms you may need to be tested so you could be treated if you have risk factors that could lead to severe illness otherwise rest, increase warm fluid intake and help body fight.

Question 9

left eye corner feels bruised when blinking.today morning lid was swollen(eyelash roots area).its not red at all, nor a bruise color.no signs of infection.the other day i was rubbing my eyes a little hard. could that be from trauma from rubbing?

Accepted Answer

: Since there is no bruising or sign of infection at this time, it is possible that this was caused by rubbing your eye too hard.

Question 10

hello, i have bruise like circle on the outer corner of my eye.  it won't go away- the other eyes looks bruised as well in the corner, but more red.  ?

Accepted Answer

Certainly this could: be post inflammatory hyper pigmentation, but I would see dermatologist for absolute diagnosis and treatment options

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What causes bruising behind the eyes?

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Should i be worried about ocular side effects of topomax? i.e. prolonged headache, pressure around/behind eyes, bruising under eyes and exhaustion?

A member asked:

Hit my head on freezer door yesterday a.m. having headache and pain behind eye as well as a bruise in area of impact. should i get further screening?

A member asked:

Is it possible for you to bruise your eyes from crying?

A member asked:

Is bruising under your eyes a side effect of drug abuse?

A member asked:

What disease or illness causes bruising around both eyes? not allergies but bruising.

A member asked:

How much bruising do you get after fillers under the eyes if you take all precautions? can you go to work the next day?

A member asked:

I woke up with purplish bruising near my nose on both sides its near where the inner corner of youre eyes near where the nose is what could cause this ? i havent been feeling well had a fever 101.4 and coughing ( not covid ?

A member asked:

Left eye corner feels bruised when blinking.today morning lid was swollen(eyelash roots area).its not red at all, nor a bruise color.no signs of infection.the other day i was rubbing my eyes a little hard. could that be from trauma from rubbing?

A member asked:

Hello, i have bruise like circle on the outer corner of my eye. it won't go away- the other eyes looks bruised as well in the corner, but more red. ?

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