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What would cause redness and swelling under my eye?
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Could be stye: This is likely a hordeolum. You can try hot compresses to bring the swelling down. However, it could also indicate a possibly mosre serious infection like cellulitis which would need oral antibiotics to treat. See an eye md.
Answered 9/14/2013
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