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Eye Swelling

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Eye Swelling

ID 288

The eyelids swell up because of the presence of excess fluid (edema) in the connective tissue round the eyes.

Symptom classification

Body areaEyes
Body areaEyes
Body areaHead

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

21

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

0

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