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What Do Swelling And Itching On The Eyelids Indicate?

Hi, about a 2 weeks ago my eyelids started itching & swelling, my nose same thing and my lips became tingling and chapped. This happened one other time about 3 years ago but, it went away within a week or two. I thought it was from tiger shrimp but I m not sure, I haven t eaten any shellfish for over a month now, could it be almonds cause I ate some for a couple of days but I stopped over a week ago. Not sure what is causing this, I have been putting cortisone on the problem but, it s not going away. Help. Thank You.
Wed, 4 Apr 2018
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Hello,

It appears to be blepharitis. It is allergic in nature. Take tablet Levocetirizine in the morning for two weeks. Clean the eyelid with sterile gauge. Avoid eating tiger shrimps or any other food known to cause allergy it can be food and drinks. About food and drink, you will know better and isolate them before eating. It can be spores floating in the air or a pet in the house to keep a distance from them. Keep a record of them while eating and drinking. Avoid using cosmetic which may be the cause apply Neosporin eye ointment in lid margin. You avoid corticosteroid since it can aggravate and masking of symptoms may take place, staggering and stepping down is required.



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Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
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What Do Swelling And Itching On The Eyelids Indicate?

Hello, It appears to be blepharitis. It is allergic in nature. Take tablet Levocetirizine in the morning for two weeks. Clean the eyelid with sterile gauge. Avoid eating tiger shrimps or any other food known to cause allergy it can be food and drinks. About food and drink, you will know better and isolate them before eating. It can be spores floating in the air or a pet in the house to keep a distance from them. Keep a record of them while eating and drinking. Avoid using cosmetic which may be the cause apply Neosporin eye ointment in lid margin. You avoid corticosteroid since it can aggravate and masking of symptoms may take place, staggering and stepping down is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash