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Does Lump On Eyebrow And Swollen Eye Require Immediate Medical Attention?
I have had a small lump in the middle of my eyebrow for a few weeks. Last night, I kept pushing on it and poking at it until it was sore (*very stupid idea). So I put a ice cold compress on it for a few minutes. When I woke up this morning my entire eye was swollen and the lump is a bit bigger and much more tender. Should I see a doctor right away?
My vision is good.
My vision is good.
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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Thank you for the query.
Yes, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. Please note that this area is very close to the brain and important nerves. So any infection in this area can lead to brain infection.
You may have just a sebaceous cyst infection which needs to be drained, but without it, consequences can be very serious.
So please consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
Yes, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. Please note that this area is very close to the brain and important nerves. So any infection in this area can lead to brain infection.
You may have just a sebaceous cyst infection which needs to be drained, but without it, consequences can be very serious.
So please consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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