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I woke up with swollen eyes this morning. this has happened before. what could it be?

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Dr. Richard Hector answered

Allergy: The most common is allergy could also be hypothyroid the amount and persistance of the swelling would indicate the need for medical evaluation.

Answered 9/1/2016

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