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My daughter is 5 years old and had pink eye a week ago.


Sent to Health Experts November 24, 2007 12:23 p.m.

My daughter is 5 years old and had pink eye a week ago. This morning when she woke up her eyes are swollen, but there is no sign of pink eye. She has no discomfort other then her eyes being swollen. Should I be concerned? Do I need to see a doctor for this?

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Female, Age: 5, Idaho

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she has been treated with eye drops for pink eye but that is all we have done
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November 24, 2007 12:36 p.m. (13 minutes and 5 seconds later)
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Hello,
Since thee is no redness in the eyes, the most likely cause of swollen eyes is allergy. Other less likely causes are infection, kidney disease, protein deficiency. For now you may give her Benadryl as observe the symptoms. If the swelling persists for more than a day or gets severe, you should take her to the ER or urgent care clinic.

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Dr. G

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