Question 1

ways to distinguish eyelid swelling from periorbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Warmth, pain: Periorbital cellulitis is one possible cause of eyelid swelling, among many. Generally, with infectious causes like periorbital cellulitis there will be excessive warmth of the affected skin, and some pain. A break in the integrity of the skin may be found too, such as a small cut or insect bite mark. If the infection spreads to the space behind the eye, eye movements and vision may be affected.

Question 2

ways to get down eyelid swelling of periorbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Warm compress: A 'warm' compress has been recommended for cellulitis treatment but I do not know of any studies that show that is actually helps.
Usually the body will just remove the 'edema fluid' (swelling) as fast as the infection is cleared.

Question 3

took keflex for 7 days for periorbital cellulitis. eyelid is still a little red and swollen after follow up and one day off meds. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Periorbital: cellulitis is a very serious condition and can lead to many complications.  You should ask your doctor for specific advice.   Any residual symptom/signs could be serious.

Question 4

with a swolen shut eyelid, what is the difference between a sty on the eyelid (not visible) a blocked tear duct, and periorbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Eye problems : A style would be a painful spot on the eyelids and cellulitis would be a red painful skin of the eyes.

Question 5

ive  a mild cellulitis in my upper eyelid dt.mosquito bite for which my dr.gave me syst.abs. can this cellulitis leave any pigment.on my lid??

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The infection is not likely to leave permanent discoloration.

Question 6

i went to my eye doc  because i have swollen eyelids in mornings. doc said my eyes are ok. forgot to ask him about orbital cellulitis. can that be it?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Probably not, because orbital cellulitis is an infection that can be present over a short time, but doesn't come and go.

Question 7

diagnosed eyelid cellulitis last night. keflef tid 1 last nigh and 2 2day so far.when does headache, chills, loss of appetite, aches, nausea stop?!?!?

Accepted Answer

Be patient: It will probably take 24-48 hours before you start to see improvement. If your symptoms worsen, for example , double vision or deep pain when you move your eye, call your doctor asap.

Question 8

eyelid abscess with cellulitis for one week. dr rx smz-tmp ds and clindamycin 4 days ago. was ok until bactrim dose today and now very dizzy & nausea.

Accepted Answer

Bactrim side-effect: Bactrim (TMP/SMX) can cause neurologic side effects - so I would place the blame there. It's extremely important though to notify your doctor - the one who prescribed those antibiotics. Hopefully your infection is well treated enough where you can stop everything. There are plenty of other agents that could be used to fight an infection like that. Stopping before things get worse is important.

Question 9

i am diagnosed with cellulitis in my upper eyelid and cheek on one side of my face. im taking antibiotic, & the only pain relief ive found is a cool wet cloth on my face. is there such a thing as too much time to use a cool compress daily?

Accepted Answer

: Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection and facial involvement is very dangerous. Cold applications are not a good idea as they restrict blood circulation and you want good circulation for infection treatment. If the infection is not quickly improving get reevaluated for diagnosis &amp; more effective treatment and you may want to consult an infectious disease specialist, which is my recommendation.

Question 10

are oral vibramycin and topical garamycin (gentamicin) suitable for mild cellulitis in upper eyelid dt.mosquito bite????!

Accepted Answer

Define "suitable": Vibramycin (doxycycline) and garamycin (gentamicin) gel are used to treat topical skin / soft tissue infections. Given your age, it may even be overkill but that depends on the extent of the infection and underlying conditions (are you diabetic? any other medical problems?). While these antibiotics wd not b my 1st choice, &amp; while other Abx combinations could b more potent, this combination is not ineffective.

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Took keflex for 7 days for periorbital cellulitis. eyelid is still a little red and swollen after follow up and one day off meds. is this normal?

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With a swolen shut eyelid, what is the difference between a sty on the eyelid (not visible) a blocked tear duct, and periorbital cellulitis?

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Ive a mild cellulitis in my upper eyelid dt.mosquito bite for which my dr.gave me syst.abs. can this cellulitis leave any pigment.on my lid??

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I went to my eye doc because i have swollen eyelids in mornings. doc said my eyes are ok. forgot to ask him about orbital cellulitis. can that be it?

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Diagnosed eyelid cellulitis last night. keflef tid 1 last nigh and 2 2day so far.when does headache, chills, loss of appetite, aches, nausea stop?!?!?

A member asked:

Eyelid abscess with cellulitis for one week. dr rx smz-tmp ds and clindamycin 4 days ago. was ok until bactrim dose today and now very dizzy & nausea.

A member asked:

I am diagnosed with cellulitis in my upper eyelid and cheek on one side of my face. im taking antibiotic, & the only pain relief ive found is a cool wet cloth on my face. is there such a thing as too much time to use a cool compress daily?

A member asked:

Are oral vibramycin and topical garamycin (gentamicin) suitable for mild cellulitis in upper eyelid dt.mosquito bite????!

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