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?

Accepted Answer

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

how come i have periorbital cellulitis, but nobody else in the family has it?

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Source: Periorbital cellulitis is often caused by organisms which are normally resident in the upper respiratory tract and may emanate from the sinuses, facial infections, or the other ancillary structures of the external portion of the eye.  These bacteria are common and whether you develop infection depends upon a variety of underlying factors.  It is not spread from person to person generally.

Question 5

is periorbital cellulitis curable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

is periorbital cellulitis contagious?

Accepted Answer

No: But make sure you are being treated as this can become a dangerous situation.

Question 7

what is periorbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Infection of eyelid: It is an infection of the eye lid and the skin surrounding the eyes.

Question 8

how can i treat periorbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

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 9

do a lot of people get periorbital cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

how do i know if i have periorbital cellulitis.?

Accepted Answer

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.

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