One of my lower eyelids swelled up. Is it an allergic reaction to something I ate?
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You might actually have a sty.  A sty (what a name, huh?) is caused by an ingrown eyelash.  Like an ingrown nose, leg, or pubic hair, it gets pus, kind of like a pimple.  Only, your eyes are very sensitive, so you feel the reaction more.  The only thing you can really do is wait for it to go away.\nI know that sounds gross, but they do go away quickly.\nYou can get medication for it, but it only treats the discomfort, it doesn't make it go away.\nUse a cold compress to make it feel better.  If you have to be out and about,and you find that it is a bit sensitive to light, wear sunglasses.  You might also want to wear an eyepatch to bed.  Drink plenty of water.  Also,when you wash your face, be sure to rinse well.\nIt sounds very much like a sty.  They suck, but everybody gets one at least once in their life, and they go away (usually a couple of days).\nGood luck, hope you feel better.\n\nPS if you wear contacts, wear your glasses for now.\nGood luck
561006
hmmm...get a doctor...are you allergic to any thing like bees?
413476
It definitely sounds like you are having an allergic reaction to something on the first floor of your house.  Try to think of any differences between the first floor and the other areas of your home.  Think about things like mold, mildew, carpeting, curtains, dust, pets, and cleaners.  If you can, eliminate the source.  Otherwise, see your eye doctor for a good treatment for you.
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Throw it out, now!!!!  You are obviously having a dangerous reaction to the product.\n\nCheck with your doctor on something that would be less intrusive.\n\nBest of luck!
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No one but a doctor could tell you for sure. I would hesitate to recommend anything without consulting your doctor, because the wrong thing could hurt you. have you tried Mylanta, Rolaids, or Tums? Does it occur after you have eaten any particular thing? Try to document when it occurs, what you were doing, what you had eaten, anything that seems relevant.. if it becomes too severe go to your local Emergency room, otherwise see your doctor as soon as possible.
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I had a flu shot last year and found out I am allergic to egg whites.My throat closed up and my taste buds swelled up to.Did you eat something you are allergic to? Call your doctor.I was lucky I was at the doctors office when this happened to me because I was treated for shock before I turned blue.
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Sounds like a pizza cheese burn or you ate something microwaved. Oh yeah I totally agree about going to the doctor if it's been a week. From my experience wounds inside the mouth, even burns, should heal very quickly. Perhaps you've got an infection? (OMG Nicole, you cracked me up! I hope your mouth feels better soon - I'm sure it will - that's not too serious)
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OMG! You didn't go to the dr when your eyes were completly closed shut? You need to go, remember, if you are allergic to something, it can kill you.\n\n\nbut for now, take benadryl. it has antihistamine in it and is made for that type of thing. Good luck
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In addition to what has already been posted, sometimes allergies to foods or environmental agents can cause swelling.   Another cause could be blood pooling in the extremities (usually as a result of clasping your fists too tightly during exercise).  Elevate and/or cool the swollen area and if it doesn't return to normal within a few minutes, call your doctor.
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Sounds like some kind of allergic reaction or rash, I would go see a doctor.
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probaly because your allergic to it
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when I was working with pottery a lot my tear ducts would often get infected or clogged.\nWhen mild it hurt when I blinked, felt bruised, tender around the lower eyelid where the tear duct is. When it was real bad it was red and sometimes swollen around the tear duct area.\n\ngenerally eye drops worked, but, it wasn't an immediate fix; took a few days to heal.\n\nIf this sounds the same:\nI would recomend washing your eye out with cool water.\nDo not rub!\nAnd, if after a day or two, it doesn't get better, go to the doc.\n\nRemember: this is your eye! Don't play around! If you are at all concern that it is something more than an infected tear duct, have it checked out.\nThe absolutely best thing you will ever hear from a doctor is "You wasting my time for this?"\n\nThe Chronicler
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For me, I get stuffed up when I have certain foods, and I thingk it is something like an allergic reaction. Ice cream and mozzarella cheese are big ones for me in that regard. Maybe you are frequently having something to eat that is mucous forming, like alot of dairy and wheat products are.
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See your doctor!  You could be reacting to something you eat.  \n"Or" you could have an internal infection in one of your organs, one of your organs could be compromised!\n\nGO AND SEE YOUR DOCTOR!!!!
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Yes, it can be very probable.\nYour body still has this allergen inside. Your immune system will try to stop it and will produce that reaction. You may perfectly have this reaction if you touched something days ago, it's very factible.
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She digested something she is allergic to. To be on the safe side, bring her to see the family doctor or to a near by walk in clinic, to check it out, if it reoccurs.\nGod bless us all...
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An allergic reaction.