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My whole upper eyelid is swollen largely and red. very painful. i don't see a pus head though. more swelling toward the corner. what could it be?

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Dr. Mark Suggs answered

Blocked gland: Most common would be a chalazion, which is an eyelid gland that gets blocked and then infected. Use moist heat to try and bring it to a head. If not getting better, go see your eye doctor to get it treated.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/7/2017

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Infection: This is an infection, likely a stye or preseptal cellulitis. See an ophthalmologist for treatment.

Answered 5/9/2013

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A member asked:

My whole upper eyelid is swollen largely and red. very painful. i don't see a pus head though. more swelling toward the corner. what could it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Suggs answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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