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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain And Swelling In The Left Eye
My face and eyes have been itchy all week. Today my right eye hurt and itched and is now swollen shut. My left eye is starting to hurt and swell. And now my face, scalp and arms are itchy. I ve tried warm compresses a and took 2 Benadryl but it hasn t helped. Any other OTC re,edits before I head to urgent care?
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
Hello,
Benadryl is the right over the counter medication for your symptoms. Because it did not help with the itchiness and swelling it is now time to see a doctor. So I would recommend you to have a check with your PCP or if you develop any shortness of breath or you get any worse, you will need to go to the ER.
Meanwhile, try to notice what makes you worse as avoiding the triggering agent is crucial in the treatment of allergies.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
Benadryl is the right over the counter medication for your symptoms. Because it did not help with the itchiness and swelling it is now time to see a doctor. So I would recommend you to have a check with your PCP or if you develop any shortness of breath or you get any worse, you will need to go to the ER.
Meanwhile, try to notice what makes you worse as avoiding the triggering agent is crucial in the treatment of allergies.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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