Patient's question:
My child is 3 years old. Everything was fine before bedtime, but around 4 a.m. he started crying and demanding to urinate. When I got up to check, I was startled to see that his upper lip was swollen and shiny, slightly flipping outward. His lower lip on the left side was also a bit swollen, and his eyes were slightly puffy. What could be going on?Doctor's answer:
Eyelid swelling can basically be divided into two major categories: one caused by diseases of the eye and adjacent tissues, such as eyelid edema, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, and acute glaucoma. It is often unilateral eyelid swelling. The most common cause is kidney disease, where eyelid swelling appears first, followed by swelling in other parts of the body very quickly. If accompanied by red urine, it may indicate hematuria, and the child should be taken to the hospital immediately for medical attention.