Eyelid swelling?

Question:

a few days ago (i mean like 4-5 days ago) i was crying so anyway while i was wiping away my tears i rubbed my left eye really hard by accident, which made it more itchy, i tried not to keep rubbing it but by the end i couldn't even open my left eye anyway, now both my eyelids are really droopy and are swelling, what could have happened and what should i do?

Answers:
Could be conjuctivitis or allergic reaction to something that was on your hand or hands. Try taking benadryl, especially if they still itch. There are allergy eye drops out there too, but I'd try the oral benadryl first or along with. If benadryl doesn't work, then seek med help with your doctor.

Eyelid swelling:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Eyelid swelling. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

Blepharitis
Chronic blepharitis
Conjunctivitis
Chalazion
Stye
Dacryocystitis
Allergies
Hair spray allergy
Nail polish allergy
Make-up allergy
Chemical allergy
Animal allergy
Plant allergy
Kidney disorders
Nephrotic syndrome
Glomerulonephritis
Cellulitis
Orbital cellulitis
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (type of Shingles)
Herpes simplex
See also eyelid symptoms or puffy eyes
Viral Conjunctivitis (type of Conjunctivitis)
Bacterial conjunctivitis
Blunt trauma
Allergic reaction
Insect bite
Atophy
Ectropion
Sebaceous cyst
Infected eye lash follicle
Medications
Eyelid injury
Angioneurotic edema
Underactive thyroid gland
Overactive thyroid gland
Dermatomyositis
- (Source - WD writers)
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptom/sw...

If you rubbed your eyes too hard, it's possible that you have irritated the lids and the conjunctiva underneath. I don't think you've done any serious damage, but it's always worth a trip to your doctor for eyes, or at least to the pharmacist who can probably spot conjunctivitis. If you have scratched the surface of the eye-ball (the conjunctiva) that can cause an infection called conjunctivitis, or sticky eye, where you get yellow / green sticky pus in your eye, and it is very itchy and sore. The eyelids can also swell.

In the UK you need a prescription from your doctor for antibiotic eyedrops for conjunctivitis- but you could try bathing your eyes with cooled boiled water with a little salt in it. (taste it - should be the same as your tears). That should ease the swelling and the itching.

If your eyes still hurt tomorrow, go and see a doctor. Hope that helps.

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