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My eyelids are infected, what caused it, what more can i do?
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See below: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor. Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.
Answered 11/7/2012
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