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What Causes Swelling And Itching On The Eyelid?

I HAD AN INFECTION IN MY EYELID AREA. I WENT TO THE DOCTOR HE GAVE ME Z-PACK. I TOOK IT ALL AND NOW 4 DAYS AFTER I FINISHED THE SCRIPT MY EYELID IS ITCHY AND DRAINING AND SWOLLEN. IS THAT NORMAL HEALING PROCESS? HE TOLD ME IF THAT DIDN T WORK I WOULD HAVE TO GET IV TREATMENT AT THE ER. WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE INFECTION IT DIDN T HURT OR ANYTHING IT WAS JUST ITCHY AND SWOLLEN.
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Hi,

As per your complain it seems that itchy and draining eyelid that is swollen can be most probably due to Stye that occurs swollen gland present at the base of eyelids or can also be due to Chalazion formation that occurs due to infection in specialized oil glands known as Meibomian glands.

It generally resolves on its own and at times only doing warm compresses by placing a wash cloth in warm water and applying over the swelling can help in draining it and relieving swelling and pain. In case if it has not resolved even after a script of antibiotics you should consult an Ophthalmologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation done.

You can be advised eye drops containing antibiotics and steroids. Continue with warm compresses and keep the eye clean.

Hope this information helps. I will be happy to assist if you have further queries.

Thanks and regards,
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
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What Causes Swelling And Itching On The Eyelid?

Hi, As per your complain it seems that itchy and draining eyelid that is swollen can be most probably due to Stye that occurs swollen gland present at the base of eyelids or can also be due to Chalazion formation that occurs due to infection in specialized oil glands known as Meibomian glands. It generally resolves on its own and at times only doing warm compresses by placing a wash cloth in warm water and applying over the swelling can help in draining it and relieving swelling and pain. In case if it has not resolved even after a script of antibiotics you should consult an Ophthalmologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation done. You can be advised eye drops containing antibiotics and steroids. Continue with warm compresses and keep the eye clean. Hope this information helps. I will be happy to assist if you have further queries. Thanks and regards, Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora