What Causes Purple Discoloration On The Side Of The Nose?

Posted on Sat, 11 Feb 2017

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Question : I got up yesterday morning about 7:30am had coffee then breakfast etc. Around 11am to put my make-up on my right eyelid starting at inner corner by nose was purple mind you it wasn't like that when I got up. Just turned purple for no reason.now on day 2 starting to change color underneath eye as well close to inner corner like it's spreading. I'm 62 yrs old never had anything like this before started taking slomag magnesium chloride several days ago could this have triggered it?

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be scleritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query!
From the description you have most likely you are having Scleritis.Scleritis is a serious inflammatory disease that affects the white outer coating of the eye, known as the sclera. Swelling around the eyes is a common symptom of allergy, infection, inflammation, or even physical irritation can be there.
I would like to see a photo or a small video of your eye.It would give a much clear idea about the nature of problem.
Most likely magnesium chloride has nothing to do with bluish discoloration of eye.
Before giving you any further advice i would like to see few photos of the eye.
Waiting
Thanks!

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