What Causes A Lump On The Eyebrow And Swelling In The Eye?

Posted on Thu, 13 Oct 2016

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Question : I woke up with a hard lump on my eyebrow and swollen eye. The swelling has gone down but the lump still hurts a bit

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The swelling might have caused due to unknown insect bite or some irritation.The lump could be due to induration.
Apply warm pack.
I prescribe anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Depending on the case,I add Antibiotic like Amoxycillin 500mg to my patients to prevent infection.
Nothing to worry.It will come down.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng