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can migraine headaches cause someone's eyes to swell? is it possible for a migraine to cause a persons eyes to look swollen and puffy?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Medical Oncology 50 years experience

Probably not: Migraine can cause pain behind the eyes along with the headaches but not cause swelling of th eyes.

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Ophthalmology 34 years experience

No: Migraines do not cause eye swelling.

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