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What Causes Swelling Under The Left Eye And Intermittent Headache?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Mar 2017
Question: Overnight I had swelling under left eye,intermittant headache on left side, intermittant ear ache on left side, a rash on left side of face and nose and very sensitive skin under nose. I am 69 years old and take no medications.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
herpes virus?

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

it sounds like a herpes virus, either shingles (due to varicella zoster virus, it sounds more likely) or as HSV exacerbation. The rash starts with vesicles filled with clear fluid. The fluid then becomes turbid and then the vesicles rupture. A red base is left where the vesicles were and healing continues for a 1-2 weeks.

If it's viral indeed then are treatments with antiviral drugs. You should definitely check your eye because it may be affected (visit an ophthalmologist) if it's shingles. Your primary care physician should be able to diagnose it easily or refer you to the appropriate specialist.

Kind Regards!
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What Causes Swelling Under The Left Eye And Intermittent Headache?

Brief Answer: herpes virus? Detailed Answer: Hello, it sounds like a herpes virus, either shingles (due to varicella zoster virus, it sounds more likely) or as HSV exacerbation. The rash starts with vesicles filled with clear fluid. The fluid then becomes turbid and then the vesicles rupture. A red base is left where the vesicles were and healing continues for a 1-2 weeks. If it's viral indeed then are treatments with antiviral drugs. You should definitely check your eye because it may be affected (visit an ophthalmologist) if it's shingles. Your primary care physician should be able to diagnose it easily or refer you to the appropriate specialist. Kind Regards!