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I have mild swelling under my left eye and over my cheek area. not painful, no injury or illness. it has lasted for a week now.

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Need evalauation: What your describing needs further evaluation. It sounds like a possible preseptal cellulitis which may be related to a stye or other bacterial infections. Sometimes it can be seen with sinus or dental issues. It definitely requires fiurther evaluation.

Answered 4/14/2018

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