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My son is six and complained of his left eye hurting. a little swollen, a little pink/red. should we go to er, doctor, or give him allergy meds?
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See Your Doctor NOW: Symptoms of eye pain, swelling, redness suggest possible infection. Orbital & periorbital cellulitis are 2 serious infections involving the eye in this age group; requires immediate diagnosis/treatment w/ antibiotics. Consider foreign body in eye also. Allergies & pink eye can cause these symptoms however presence of pain is a red flag. See your doctor NOW for correct diagnosis & prompt treatment.
Answered 2/22/2015
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Call your doctor: I suggest you call the child's doctor. An ER visit is not needed in this situation.
Answered 2/22/2015
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