REPEAT QUESTION AS THE FIRST WAS NOT ANSWERED. THE HOSPITAL NURSE SAID IT WAS QUITE COMMON.
Eye swelling up and runny like a nose, virus infection probably like a common cold, possibly bacterial secondary?
What is the prognosis?
What antibiotics?
Mainly left (good) eye?
Is a swab taken for the lab?
No funny answers, not in the mood.
2006-12-03 08:14:56 · 1 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Chemosis is basically swelling of the conjunctiva, causing a water-logged appearance. The most common cause is irritation from an allergen, though it can be caused by other factors. If a hospital nurse has already seen you, I'm assuming you're already being treated for it..? Did a doctor not tell you what it was??
The main signs of a viral infection are red eye, no pain, watery discharge. The main signs of bacterial infection are red eye, no pain, sticky discharge. Chemosis is not a major sign of conjunctivitis. Is it itchy? If so its probably an allergic reaction. A swab wont be taken unless its really serious.
Go back and ask the hospital nurse more questions.
2006-12-03 08:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by pinkyminx 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋