toddler swollen eyelid

daisey · Silver Member Joined: 21 Nov 2001 Posts: 259

My son is two years old and this morning he woke up with red eyes and swollen eyelids. Everything was in order last night although he was a bit cranky. He hasn’t been feeling so well since this morning but his doctor is away. Is there anything I could do to make him feel better?

ciano · Newbie Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 18

Yes, you should definitely take him to another doctor if you haven’t already. My son suffered from the same symptoms when he was diagnosed with periorbital cellulites. I am not saying your son also has it but this is a serious infection although treatable. It is caused by bacteria and treated with antibiotics, however, constant checkups are necessary. So, I wouldn’t play with the red and swollen eyelids. You had better have that checked.

aminaasha · Newbie Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

I am very concerned with my 2 year old as well, I took him to the hospital and they stated that it was a sty...it has been 6 months now and it looks like it is getting bigger. I big bump across the bottom of his eyelid..It is very noticable in pictures and pretty embarrassing. I took him to get it checked out again and they stated that It "Could Be" a cyst..but not sure...so I am taking him back to his prim. Dr. to be ref to an eye specialist.

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