Brief Answer:
Sinusitis is the cause...

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Sinusitis is an infection of sinuses, the air pockets contained in our skull. It is most often caused due to viral although occasionally there is a superadded bacterial infection present. Antibiotics or any other medicines cannot reach the sinuses properly and sinuses have a poor blood supply. Antibiotics may relieve the superadded bacterial infections, but the unresolved underlying infection may flare up subsequently. Taking steam inhalation can provide relief as it helps in opening up the openings of the sinuses that have been blocked by thickened mucus. Water in form of vapour will reach deep inside and will help in dilute the thickened mucus.

An allergic component is often associated with sinusitis and that is responsible for the swelling of the baggy portion under the eyes. Taking some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for next few days should help. It should be backed up by steam inhalation as suggested.

Take rest and plenty of fluids to drink. You may take naproxen tablet when required, in case you have pain.

You need not worry. Hopefully it would be get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha, General & Family Physician

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