Question 1

my eyelids are severely swollen. help?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Allergies, eyelid infection (blepharitis or meibomianitis), thyroid disease, or laxity of the connective tissue around the eye that causes the fat pads around the eyeball to "push" forward called dermatochalasis.  You should see your doctor.

Question 2

my eyelids are crusty and swollen. what could be wrong?

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Several things: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 3

how can i treat a swollen eyelid?

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Depends : If a sty, then warm compresses 4-6 times/day. You may checkout YouTube videos on eyelid hot compress techniques. If no eyelid redness/pustule but just puffiness, then may need an evaluate to diagnose the condition.

Question 4

what to do with my swollen eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a stye: Do warm compresses using dry heat for at least 10 minutes at least once a day followed by lid massages. Hopefully, it drains on its own. If not, see an eye doctor!

Question 5

what does a swollen eyelid indicate?

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A few things: Which would require more details to narrow down the diagnosis. Could be allergic reaction, infection, growth, blocked gland...If it is red, tense, tender then I would be concerned about infection (cellulitis) and this should be treated immediately.

Question 6

what are some causes of swollen eyelid?

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Many causes: Causes of swollen eye lids include : infectious, allergies, tumors(benign or rarely malignant), vascular formations.

Question 7

my eyelid is swollen. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Try a warm compress: It could be a variety of conditions, caused by many different things.  If it doesn't respond to warm compresses 4 times a day for about  5  
minutes each for 2 days, you should see an ophthalmologist.

Question 8

how can i get a swollen eyelid to go down?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The answer to that question depends on exactly what is causing the swelling. It is important to see your eye doctor right away to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

Question 9

how can i treat itchy, red swollen eyelids?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.  What you described suggests an allergy, may be to your makeup. Avoid makeup on eyelids If that does not help, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 10

upper swollen eyelid with crust in morningd?

Accepted Answer

?infectious: See a dr...It sounds like you may have an eye infection. (conjuctivitis or blepharitis).

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