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What Could Be The Cause Of Swelling And Redness Of Eye?
hi my 15 month old was up late last night with horrible vomiting so I took her to the e.r. the doc gave her Zofran and sent her home. Tonight her left eye is starting to turn bright red and swell shut(looks like she has been punched)could the two things be related and what could be going on any ideas would help. Im taking her back to the doc in the am but maybe you could let me know something so that I can rest a little eaiser tonight....thank u
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Hello
It seems from the history that your 15 month old baby is having redness of eyes following horrible vomiting.
This can be because of bleeding under conjunctiva called as subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a painless condition and it will resolve over 2 to 3 weeks and no treatment is generally required.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for confirmation of diagnosis.
Thank you
It seems from the history that your 15 month old baby is having redness of eyes following horrible vomiting.
This can be because of bleeding under conjunctiva called as subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is a painless condition and it will resolve over 2 to 3 weeks and no treatment is generally required.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for confirmation of diagnosis.
Thank you
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