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Question: Eyelid swelling

Answers

Option - Value - Grade - LOINC"; 01
yes - 1 - F - 10
no - 0 - P -

Background/Purpose

Eyelid swelling is the enlargement of either or both the lower and upper eyelids, on one or both eyes. It is due to fluid buildup or inflammation in the delicate tissues surrounding the eye. Swollen eyelids due to fluid buildup or ‘retention’ may also be referred to as puffy eyes or puffy eyelids. It usually would involve both eyelids. Swelling due to inflammation may be localized to a small area or the entire eyelid.

A variety of mild to serious diseases, disorders and conditions can lead to eyelid swelling. Swelling can result from harmless causes like crying or rubbing, or from more serious conditions like infections, trauma and cancer. The most common cause of eyelid swelling is allergies, either by direct contact with the allergen (such as animal dander entering your eye) or from a systemic allergic reaction (such as a food allergy or hay fever). If one eyelid is swollen, a common cause is a chalazion, an obstructed gland along the rim of an eyelid.

Depending on the cause, eyelid swelling can last for a short time and disappear quickly, such as when you have a mild allergic reaction to animal dander or dust. Eyelid swelling that develops over time and occurs along with additional symptoms may be a sign of a more serious condition that affects the entire body, such as hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease) or infection.

Description

Do you experience eyelid swelling
Performed: Axially

LOINC Code

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