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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Swollen Rashes Under The Eyes

hi, about 4 yrs ago my mother experienced a rash around her eyes with head pains and sensitive skin on her face. that happened approximately every 3 months and lasted about a week, she saw doctors who suggested it was an allergy, and my mother noticed that strawberries and spicy food did seem to trigger it. she stopped eating them. the episodes have continued but are more frequent from 2 monthly to now monthly in the last 6 months. she still has bad head pain and a rash under eyes, but also now a painful and swollen jawline, which has recently lasted for longer, as has the painful skin. the doctors appear to be mystified as to what it could be and i would appreciate your opinion as it is very worrying to see her suffering. thank you very much.
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Hi,

Headache and rashes around the eyes may denote the presence of migraine and urticaria. In some women, triggers of migraine can also trigger allergic symptoms. You have not mentioned about the investigations done previously.

I would suggest your mother to take complete blood counts especially absolute eosonophil count and ESR. Autoimmune diseases should also be ruled out.Regular intake of antihistamines and migraine prophylaxis can help in reducing the symptoms.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Swollen Rashes Under The Eyes

Hi, Headache and rashes around the eyes may denote the presence of migraine and urticaria. In some women, triggers of migraine can also trigger allergic symptoms. You have not mentioned about the investigations done previously. I would suggest your mother to take complete blood counts especially absolute eosonophil count and ESR. Autoimmune diseases should also be ruled out.Regular intake of antihistamines and migraine prophylaxis can help in reducing the symptoms. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician