What does Papilledema indicate?
Papilledema is swelling of your optic nerve, which connects the eye and brain. This swelling is a reaction to a buildup of pressure in or around your brain that may have many causes. Often, it’s a warning sign of a serious medical condition that needs attention, such as a brain tumor or hemorrhage.
What causes swelling under the eye and pain in the cheek?
Orbital cellulitis is a rare but more serious bacterial infection of tissues that are surrounding the eye, resulting in the painful swelling under eye and possibly the eyebrow and the cheek. Other symptoms include bulging of the eyes, decreased vision, some fever, and eye pain when moving the eyes.
What causes swelling and redness in the eye?
Ethmoid Sinus Infection (serious). This causes swelling and redness of the eyelid. The ethmoid sinus is behind the eye. Periorbital Cellulitis (serious). A bacterial infection of the eyelid. Caused by spread from nearby infected wound or insect bite. The eyelid is very red and usually painful to touch.
Is it normal to have swelling under the eye?
Swelling under eye is a normal symptom of the underlying cause, like the allergy or infection. Swollen eyes normally are followed by one or more of the following: Eye irritation, such as an itchy or scratchy sensation Excess tear production, resulting in watering eyes Obstructed vision Redness of the eyelid
Is the swelling in my eyes receding now?
As of now, the eye swelling has receded. But it’s left behind a renewed appreciation for my senses and what they allow me to experience. I no longer take for granted the ability to open up my eyes in the morning and see the city so clearly out my window.
What causes swelling around the corner of the eye?
Orbital Cellulitis An infection of the tissues around and behind the eye may cause swelling around the eye and toward the cheek. This condition, called orbital cellulitis, poses a serious threat to the patient since the infection may spread.
Is it normal for one side of my cheek to be swollen?
Swelling can occur on just one side (swollen right or left side), upper or lower part, or inside the mouth, depending on the root cause. It can also occur on both sides. It can be mild or severe swelling with or without pain. Occasionally, there could be swollen cheek under eye, swollen neck, jaws, gums, glands, lips, lips, or near the ear.
What causes swelling on the side of the face?
1 Trauma: Injury to the cheek can cause bleeding and swelling. 2 Edema: It is a medical condition in which there is swelling of the cheeks following the accumulation of excess fluids in the tissues. 3 Infections: Bacterial and viral infections can also bring about the swelling of the cheek or the entire face.
What should I do if I have swelling around my eye?
An infection of the tissues around and behind the eye may cause swelling around the eye and toward the cheek. The doctor typically use IV antibiotics to treat the infection, and, in severe cases, a doctor may recommend surgical drainage of any abscesses.