Question 1

will periorbital cellulitis stop me from going on my vacation?

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Yes: Get it treated before it goes into your eye and affect your vision. Or spread to cause meningitis.

Question 2

do i need iv antibiotics for periorbital cellulitis?

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Yes, probably: This can be an exceedingly dangerous infection. If your doctor has advised IV antibiotics, follow that advice. Why not???

Question 3

how can i treat periorbital cellulitis?

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See an eye doctor: Periorbital cellulitis is an infection of the eyelids that causes swelling, tenderness and some degree of difficulty opening the lids. It can be easily treated with oral and topical antibiotics. If left untreated, it can develop into orbital cellulitis - a potentially life-threatenting condition. If you have swollen eyelids, please see an eye doctor immediately.

Question 4

do a lot of people get periorbital cellulitis?

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No: This is a relatively rare, but serious, complication of sinusitis.

Question 5

how do i know if i have periorbital cellulitis.?

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Clinically: This is a diagnosis made on physical examination, and is an emergency. Untreated periorbital cellulitis has the potential to cause meningitis and even death. If there is any doubt, get checked now.

Question 6

how can i tell if i have periorbital cellulitis?

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Red...: ...Tender skin, swelling, mild fever.

Question 7

how long to recover from periorbital cellulitis?

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Periorbital cellulit: Recovery time will vary with the organism causing the infection, the severity of the infection at the time treatment is initiated, the immune status of the patient and the drug chosen and the route of administration and dose.  It should generally respond quickly but may need 7-10 days of treatment to insure that it has been eliminated.

Question 8

are the symptoms of periorbital cellulitis severe?

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Yes: They are not subtle symptoms.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: periorbital cellulitis?

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Skin infections: The tissues/skin around the eyes becomes infected, by definition this means that there is no pus behind the eyes which can be a lethal condition, this condition is called orbital cellulitis and is an emergency, .

Question 10

how can you distinguish between periorbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis?

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Different areas: Orbital cellulitis is infection of the tissues posterior to the orbital septum within the eye socket. Periorbital cellulitis is infection in the skin and soft tissues surrounding the eye the eyelids primarily and is anterior to the orbital septum. Orbital cellulitis can involve ocular muscles and orbtal fat limiting motion of the eye. Seek care as soon as possible for antibiotic treatment.

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