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Hard Lump Under Left Eye Along Eye Socket Towards Top Of Cheekbone. Painful To Touch
Question: Have a hard lump approx 1/2 inch from just under my left eye going along eye socket towards top of cheekbone quite painful to touch.
Brief Answer:
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This would be a soft tissue infection or inflammation. If you can upload a close-up image, it may help.
2. It may be related to a lacrimal sac, the maxillary sinus or an insect bite.
3. Get a direct examination done. Medication may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, local ointments and drainage if there is pus in the swelling.
4. Get a blood test to rule out infections and diabetes.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
As below:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. This would be a soft tissue infection or inflammation. If you can upload a close-up image, it may help.
2. It may be related to a lacrimal sac, the maxillary sinus or an insect bite.
3. Get a direct examination done. Medication may include antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, local ointments and drainage if there is pus in the swelling.
4. Get a blood test to rule out infections and diabetes.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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