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Can chia seeds cause eyelid swelling?took a bite of a friend's chia pudding (seeds w/coconut milk &honey)woke up the next day w/left eyelid swollen.

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Need evaluation.: This may not be related to what you ate, however you should see an ophthalmologist soon to be examined in the office to rule out other conditions, .

Answered 3/3/2013

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Dr. Eric Saunders answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Stye: If it is an allergic reaction to chia seeds, this would almost always cause swelling of both eyes, not just one eyelid. Unilateral eye swelling is more commonly a stye, or an infection of the lid. But to evaluate this more thoroughly, you should see your eye doctor ASAP.

Answered 9/28/2016

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