Other Symptoms: Fatigue, fever, achiness, headache, appetite loss, and severe itching.
7. Allergic Reaction/Eyes
An allergic reaction to something may cause eye swelling, in addition to a rash all over the body. This is usually due to something you eat, or take internally (medications). It may also be caused by external exposure to something you are allergic to like soaps, perfumes, dye or lotions. The rash usually appears first, then swelling to the eyes, lips, or entire face will happen. If left untreated, it can be fatal. This is a medical emergency and needs immediate treatment.
Other Symptoms: Anxiety, feeling hot, itching, dizziness, trouble breathing/wheezing, nausea, diarrhea, and loss of consciousness (if severe).
When to See a Doctor
For any of the above conditions, you should seek emergency medical attention if the swelling includes your airways. Eye swelling in itself is not an emergency, but whatever caused your eyes to swell may affect other areas. If you are not having any trouble breathing, or an irregular heart rate, give your doctor a call as soon as possible.
Treatments to Help
You can do some things at home to help relieve swollen eyes and rash all over body, if you are not experiencing a life threatening condition. Home remedies may help relieve discomfort including:
Cold cloth over eyes. Try placing a cool cloth over your eyes to help bring swelling down. You can also try an ice pack; just make sure it is wrapped in a towel to prevent cold burns.
Poison oak creams. There are over-the-counter creams that help to relieve the symptoms of poison oak or ivy exposure. While these cannot be used in the eye area, they will help relieve skin rashes and inflammation.
Vaccinations. Chickenpox is a preventable illness with proper vaccinations. This vaccine is usually given in two doses starting at one-year of age.
Manage seasonal allergies. Proper management of seasonal allergies can help relieve symptoms. This includes:
Close windows at night to reduce pollen in the house.
Use an over-the-counter antihistamine.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Shower and change clothes after being outs
