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What Causes Soreness And Itching In The Eye?

Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017

Question: Four days ago, I noticed that my left eye was sore and scratchy. It felt like Pink Eye. The next day, my ear itched inside on the same side. For two more days, the left side of my face (cheek and under my jaw) has felt bruised. There is no discoloration, but to the touch, it feels like it is bruised, particularly under the jaw. It feels swollen to me, but it only looks slightly swollen. Nobody else would notice probably. My eye and ear are still itchy. I have no idea what this is. I am a healthy 67 year old female. The only medication I take is for high cholesterol and I take medication for my arthritis as needed, which is not very often.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably an allergy!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed your symptoms fully and this is suggestive of an allergy. The migratory itchy nature in the absence of any signs of an active infections are very much suggestive. I suggest you take 25mg of Benadryl as many as three times daily until symptoms are fully controlled. Also, look among your commonly used items to see if there is any new addition so that you can actually help with that.

I wish you well. Keep me posted with your progress.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 hours later)

over night, I developed a lesion on the side of my nose on the left side that is oozing clean fluid. It is very painful. Does this change anything?

Also I have been using a homeopathic medication on a skin tag I have on my forehead.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an image for review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Kindly upload an image for review. To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (19 hours later)

Thank you for your help. I ended up going to Urgent Care because I was in a lot of pain and I was scared because the lesion on my nose was quickly spreading. I was diagnosed with Shingles. So, I'm on medication now and hopefully this will resolve soon. Thanks for your help.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Am glad you did!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Am happy you got evaluated and being treated for the shingles. I couldn't have ever suspected that without reviewing an image of the rash. I wish you a speedy recovery. Let me know up the healing and recovery process goes.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 hours later)

I know you were at a disadvantage because you did not have all the information when I sent in my query. I did not have a rash until the next morning. But I was curious as to why and allergy would affect only one side of my face? I wish it had been an allergy because shingles is no fun at all! Thank you for your follow up response.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I wish you a speedy recovery!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I totally understand how it feels dealing with shingles. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Keep me posted as you take on this.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar