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My top eyelid is swollen, and i think it's a spider bite, i've been icing it and taking ib profine, but the swelling won't go down, what's wrong.

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Need evaluation.: It could be a bug bite, a stye, or even a skin infection(cellulitis). These require different approaches to treatment. See your primary doctor or ophthalmologist.

Dr Iwata and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/12/2017

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