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A 18-year-old female asked:

Yesterday morning i woke up with severe pain on bridge and side of nose. very tender to touch, slight swelling and redness. constant throbbing. cause?

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Boil?: Possibly a type of skin infection causing the symptoms Hope you did not sleep with glasses! Please see your doctor for review

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

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Uncertain: This might be an infection and is located in the "triangle of death" so consider med eval.

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Infection : Seems like you are getting infection and would need antibiotics. Please see a doctor.

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Infection: Make sure it is not red and hot. Consider infection as a cause if it is getting worse .

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