Question 1

can complicated migraines cause eye swelling?

Accepted Answer

Of course, migraine: is always a serious and complex neurologic disorder. Unilateral throbbing headache, dizziness, partial blackout, weakness, dysesthesia, visual disturbances eye swelling, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, paresthesias and even chest pain may be present during the episodes. It is manageable condition. See an orofacial pain or headache specialist for evaluation and professional management.

Question 2

how can i know what could be the cause of one eye swelling?

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Various: First be sure it is not that the other eye is receding?   The causes for one eye protruding include thyroid disease, tumors, vascular lesions and infections (i assume there was no trauma involved which would be an obvious cause).  Unilateral swelling needs to be evaluated by your eye doctor especially if the vision is affected, if there is double vision, or pain in the eye or socket.

Question 3

are there some genetic reasons i get eye swelling off and on?

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Occasionally: Your eye swelling may be from an allergic phenomenon of which antioedema is the most common from a genetic standpoint.  There are other causes with genetic underpinnings but eye swelling is sort of a side effect of things like heart failure, kidney disease and other alterations of overall bodily fluid imbalance.

Question 4

what could cause my eyelid and under eye swelling?

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? Allergies: Many issues can cause swelling of eyelids and below the eyes.  The most common cause is allergies.  Try artificial tears, cool compresses, and oral/topical antihistamines.  If no improvement, see an eye doctor.

Question 5

can wisdom tooth cause eye swelling?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: A cuspid can when it is infected.  See your dentist and or your physician for treatment.  Swelling is never good where ever it is.

Question 6

can a neck injury cause eye swelling and severe headache?

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Head injury: Eye swelling and severe headache sounds more like a head injury. You can certainly have a head injury associated with a neck injury. Head injuries can be caused by rotational forces without direct impact to your skull (like in a neck injury). You definitely need to get checked out by your doc!

i am unclear what kind of trauma was involved; i would get over to an emergency room for an evaluation.

Question 7

why i have swelling around eyes and feel sweaty last night?

Accepted Answer

Swelling around eyes: Swelling around eyes can be due to many issue: clogged eyelash glands (meibomian glands); allergies; excess salt (be sure kidney function is normal);  genetics (got it from mom or dad); excess rubbing (shiners); aging changes. Cold ice packs might help decrease swelling by constricting blood vessels. See an eyemd if no improvement. See your md about  night sweats if persistent as can be a concern.

Question 8

facial swelling around eyes from sunburn. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Avoid sun: Ice water compress, topical hydrocortisone, and tincture of time. Avoid sun exposure.

Question 9

rash and swelling around eyes after using new makeup remover. help?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: Most likely allergy to the makeup. Stop using and begin cold compresses and if red and itching with some weeping to the skin, an over the counter Hydrocortisone cream to the affected skin will often cause relief and comfort. Use minimal amount and not in the eye for several times a day.

Question 10

head injury with swelling around eyes and at point of lash and swelling spreading. wat should i apply to the injury?

Accepted Answer

Ice: Have someone with you for awhile. Ice to reduce bleeding, rest sitting up, unless fuzzy.
If unconscious at all go to er.
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