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My upper left eyelid is swollen. i woke up yesterday with it already swollen, and it stings a little when i blink. no visible signs of insect bites ?

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Dr. Solomon Gelbart answered

Probable stye: Swelling of eyelid with or without discomfort is most likely to be a stye (chalazion). Best first treatment is plenty of hot compresses as often as possible.

Answered 3/31/2016

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Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

Swollen eye lid: Swollen eye lid may be from allergic reaction, insect bite, or stye. So have yourself examined.

Answered 3/31/2016

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A member asked:

My upper left eyelid is swollen. i woke up yesterday with it already swollen, and it stings a little when i blink. no visible signs of insect bites ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Solomon Gelbart answered

Dr. Ayisha Gani answered

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