Question 1

how do doctors diagnose and treat periorbital and orbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Redness and swelling: Cellulitis causes redness, swelling, and pain. It is a clinical diagnosis, and treated with antibiotics.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

can swelling from periorbital/orbital cellulitis come and go? theres 1 sided swelling of the lid with no redness of the eye or discharge. worse in am

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Cellulitis: Have you actually been diagnosed with periorbital cellulitis? If so, then you should be on antibiotics. In general, one can say the eyes are more swollen in the morning so any tendency to swelling will be worse at that time.

Question 4

can i get easy to understand explanation of periorbital cellulitis in children?

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Infection around eye: It is a bacterial infection around the eye. The eye is an extension of the brain. Because of this, these infections may be serious. They require early, aggressive treatment.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

how can i tell if i have periorbital cellulitis?

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

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?

Accepted Answer

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

is periorbital cellulitis curable?

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Emergency: This is a very serious problem and requires an immediate trip to the er.  This is an infection of the tissues surrounding the eye and can spread to sinuses or even to the brain.  You could lose vision, nasal function or even your life if it gets into the brain cavity.  Go for help without delay.

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