Patient's question:
Doctor, I've recently noticed redness and swelling in my lateral eyelid and conjunctiva, and my eye seems to be slightly displaced to the opposite side. I feel like my eye is a bit swollen. Especially at night, I feel the pain intensifying. I went to the hospital and it was diagnosed as orbital periostitis. What is the cause of this, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
You are mainly caused by injuries around the orbit, leading to chronic inflammation of the orbit, which can cause inflammation of the periosteum, resulting in congestion and edema. It may also cause severe and potentially interfere with vision. Mainly, you can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain, and use erythromycin eye drops together. You can also try acupuncture therapy as a complementary treatment.