Question 1

what is the definition or description of: swelling around eyes?

Accepted Answer

Periorbital edema: The reasons are retained water, herniated orbital fat, Graves' disease to name a few. You should get evaluated to find out the exact cause

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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

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

Question 6

swelling around eyes, nausea, esp when i eat lots of carbs?

Accepted Answer

Edema: Most likely this cause by high salt/soduim consumption  cuasing fluid (edema) to build up in the soft tissues around the eyes.

Question 7

i am experiencing  red or bloodshot eyes (side: both eyes) , watery eyes (side: both eyes) , swelling around eyes, eyelid swelling, discharge or mucus in eyes, itchy eyes and eye irritation. the following also describes me: sensation of something in eye.

Accepted Answer

C an opthalmologist: not an optometrist, start with your primary doctor, it can be conjunctivitis or something else that warrants immediate attention and prescription medications, Urgent Care or ER are your options if you can't reach your doctor or an ophthalmologist today, good luck

Question 8

i am experiencing  rash on face, fever, swollen lip, swelling around eyes, rash on back, thigh rash and rash (quality: itchiness, blisters, crusty, bumpy, red or bluish purple) . the following also describes me: eyelid swelling. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

SEE A DR!!!: Preferably a skin specialist. When you go, bring with you any meds, vitamins, herbs, pills of any sort that you have used in the past several weeks.

Question 9

bad eye swelling / sensitive eyes, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Go see a MD: You should probably see an ophthalmologist.  There are so many things that could be.  We would need a more detailed description.

Question 10

i am experiencing eye swelling. the following also describes me: watery eyes. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If the eyes also itch, allergy would be a suspect. If no itching, it may be from a drug reaction especially to the ACEI class of drug for hypertension.  There are also other possibilities and thus it is best for you to consult your doctor to find out the cause.

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

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

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Swelling around eyes, nausea, esp when i eat lots of carbs?

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I am experiencing red or bloodshot eyes (side: both eyes) , watery eyes (side: both eyes) , swelling around eyes, eyelid swelling, discharge or mucus in eyes, itchy eyes and eye irritation. the following also describes me: sensation of something in eye.

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I am experiencing rash on face, fever, swollen lip, swelling around eyes, rash on back, thigh rash and rash (quality: itchiness, blisters, crusty, bumpy, red or bluish purple) . the following also describes me: eyelid swelling. what should i do?

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Bad eye swelling / sensitive eyes, what to do?

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I am experiencing eye swelling. the following also describes me: watery eyes. what should i do?

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