21 month old daughter with swollen upper eyelid.?

Question

Yesterday when i got back home I noticed my daughter had a swollen upper eyelid. I looked at it and touched it to see if it was hurting her and she acted fine the whole time. She played, took a nap and was normal! My husband said that she never cried or anything but was not sure if she got hit by another child thats also in my home or if its just a mosquito bite cause when she get those on her legs and things they get big and red for a day or so. So this morning its not as bad but still red and a little swollen. Shes acting fine and again allowed me to put some warm water on it. She acts as if nothing is bothering her. Some people have told me that it sounds like a stye but there is no bump or anything on the outside and I can't really see on the inside (I would think if there was one on the inside she would complain that it hurt when we touched it.)No drainage, crusty stuff when she woke up..Anyone know?? Should I see if I can get her into the doctor this afternoon?? Never had this1

Answer 1

Could be a stye, could be swelling from a bump or fall. If it's not bothering her, I'd say try a bit of ibuprofen (which should help reduce the swelling further) and wait one more day. Sounds like she'll be just fine.

Answer 2

if there is no kind of pain or discharge then its probably not a problem but you know your child best then you should do what you feel is best

Answer 3

it could be an allergy to something that came in contact with her face like a blanket or toy that wasnt washed well enough.

Answer 4

If the swelling is getting better. I would only watch it and make sure she doesnt have a fever. the Dr is only going to tell you to keep and eye on it and make sure it heals.

If you start to see drainage or lump under the skin she may need an antibiotic eye drop. But i dont think so right now.

Kids end up with so many unexpained bumps bruises and other things.

If she acts fine, most likely she is fine.

Answer 5

This happened to my son about a week ago. After two days it was gone. We are pretty sure it was a mosquito bite. He never complained and there was no puss or anything. If it lasts more than 3 days, call her ped.

Answer 6

Bug bite?