Question 1

does antihistamine pills like zyrtec (cetirizine) help with the lower eyelid puffiness?

Accepted Answer

It Can: If your lower eyelid puffiness is caused by allergies then Zyrtec might help though a nasal steroid spray like Nasacort (triamcinolone) or Flonase will work better.  If your eyelid puffiness is from lack of sleep or genetics then it will not help.

Question 2

spent all day crying yestrdy .i woke up today with my lower eyelids puffy swollen and crusty, and a little itchy..can excess crying cause pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Eyelid edema: Following intense emotional situations with crying, runny nose, and lots of wiping eyelids and nose secretions, the eyelids often swell, eyes look red, and the ocular surface may be slightly irritated. Mucous is generated by the eye in response to the irritation. Sometimes contamination can be introduced into the eye with all the wiping. Not usually an infection results, but if worse, see eye doc.

Question 3

i have a swollen lower eyelid. it's slightly puffy red, itchy. hurts to blink. no pink eye, no discharge. i'm thinking it's a chalazion. how long should i do home remedies before i go to the eye doctor to get assest?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it could be chalazion or stye. Chalazion is usually on the upper lid. Yes, you just do the home remedies and if symptoms are not subsided within 5-7 days then you should see an ophthalmologist who will drain the cyst with local anesthetic. Remember if the inflammation comes down by itself, the cyst may be still there without symptom. Good luck.

Question 4

my lower eyelid is red and puffy but there is no pain or itching?

Accepted Answer

Tear duct inflammed: Tear glands sometimes get inflammed, which will cause swelling and redness. Cool/wa compresses help. At times, it is necessary to see your doctor.

Question 5

my lower left eyelid is puffy could i have an infection. my eyes look clear and i have no vision problems.?

Accepted Answer

Lower eyelid swellin: You most likely have a chalazion or blepharitis.Without red eye it is unlikely to be conjunctivitis. This is generally treated with warm soaks and gentle cleansing. If this persists more than a few days or is associated with any visual disturbances or light sensitivity, seek an opthalmologic evaluation as it could be due to numerous other causes.

Question 6

my daughter lower eyelids red and puffy her doctor said that it was just inflamed and told me to putwarm cloth with water 4times a day but it hasent go away and  iam worry please help.?

Accepted Answer

Go back to doctor!: With children, things change over time.  Sometimes a problem will look like one thing the first time, so we advise a parent accordingly;  then after a couple of days it becomes obvious that it's something else.  Sometimes we try the treatment most likely to work, but it doesn't help, so after a few days we need to try another treatment.   If it's not getting better or worsening, see your md again.

Question 7

i have swelling on my lower eyelid. it gets red and puffy but doesn't hurt. it goes away when i take benidgril.

Accepted Answer

Allergy: The fact that Benadryl (diphenhydramine) helps means it is an allergic reaction. However, strange that it is only one eye. What could be causing it? Any pets, new creams, soap?

Question 8

i've always had puffy lower eyelids in the morning, but now my upper eyelids get puffy too. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Puffiness of the lower and upper lids can result from fluid retention, sometimes worse in the morning due to lying horizontally while sleeping.  When you stand up, gravity pulls the fluid down.  The most common cause of "puffy" lower lids is fat prolapsing forward mimicking swelling.  The upper lid skin can stretch and become redundant with age appearing swollen.

Question 9

what to do about a growth on the lower eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Most of these are benign but only an ophthalmologist examining you will be able to say for sure.

Question 10

i have a knot on my lower eyelid n i'm not sure what it is?

Accepted Answer

A stye in your eye: Probably a stye... A bit like a pimple in our on the eyelid. Many can be treated by your family doctor with warm compresses and antibiotic eye drops. Some need to be drained and removed, usually by an ophthalmologist.

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Does antihistamine pills like zyrtec (cetirizine) help with the lower eyelid puffiness?

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Spent all day crying yestrdy .i woke up today with my lower eyelids puffy swollen and crusty, and a little itchy..can excess crying cause pink eye?

A member asked:

I have a swollen lower eyelid. it's slightly puffy red, itchy. hurts to blink. no pink eye, no discharge. i'm thinking it's a chalazion. how long should i do home remedies before i go to the eye doctor to get assest?

A member asked:

My lower eyelid is red and puffy but there is no pain or itching?

A member asked:

My lower left eyelid is puffy could i have an infection. my eyes look clear and i have no vision problems.?

A member asked:

My daughter lower eyelids red and puffy her doctor said that it was just inflamed and told me to putwarm cloth with water 4times a day but it hasent go away and iam worry please help.?

A member asked:

I have swelling on my lower eyelid. it gets red and puffy but doesn't hurt. it goes away when i take benidgril.

A member asked:

I've always had puffy lower eyelids in the morning, but now my upper eyelids get puffy too. is this normal?

A member asked:

What to do about a growth on the lower eyelid?

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I have a knot on my lower eyelid n i'm not sure what it is?

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