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What Does Swelling In The Eyes Indicate?

I was visiting in Mexico and woke up with a lump on forehead thought it was a cyst or pimple but had no head the next day eye starting swelling thought I had a sty but could not see one now my eye is itching and sore all around it. Eyes watering. This started a few days ago. Thought it would get better by itself. Any clue?
Tue, 5 Sep 2017
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Hi,welcome to HCM.

Your symptoms could be due to Allergy/infection.
Since you are mentioning both the swelling on your forehead and the soreness as well,I would suggest you to visit your primary care doctor/Ophthamologist to rule out viral infection which may require prescription medications.I wouldn't wait as you may have acquired it during travel and could be contagious too.Please consult a local doctor at the earliest.

Hope you get well soon.Take care.
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What Does Swelling In The Eyes Indicate?

Hi,welcome to HCM. Your symptoms could be due to Allergy/infection. Since you are mentioning both the swelling on your forehead and the soreness as well,I would suggest you to visit your primary care doctor/Ophthamologist to rule out viral infection which may require prescription medications.I wouldn t wait as you may have acquired it during travel and could be contagious too.Please consult a local doctor at the earliest. Hope you get well soon.Take care.