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My eye started swelling up since yesterday and it has gotten worst this morning. i've taken benadryl this morning and the swelling hasn't gone down. i'm not sure if this a bug bite or an infection. it doesn't really itch. it actually hurts when i blink h

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Eye swelling: If it's just one eye that is swollen and there is associated pain, I'd be concerned about a local infection (periorbital cellulitis). I'd get it looked at ASAP, it may require antibiotics and delay in treatment can have long term consequences.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 6/27/2020

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A member asked:

My eye started swelling up since yesterday and it has gotten worst this morning. i've taken benadryl this morning and the swelling hasn't gone down. i'm not sure if this a bug bite or an infection. it doesn't really itch. it actually hurts when i blink h

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Dr Altman agreed

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