Is it normal for a child's eyes to swell due to allergic urticaria?
Disease description:
My child is 6 years old. Recently, while bathing, I noticed that he developed many rashes on his body. The doctor diagnosed it as urticaria (hives). Recently, his eyes have also become swollen. I would like to know whether it is normal for a child with allergic urticaria to experience swelling around the eyes.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
It is possible for a child's allergic urticaria with swollen eyes to be either normal or abnormal, depending on the specific condition and symptoms. Generally speaking, if a child is sensitive to a certain allergen, such as pollen or dust mites, contact with the allergen may trigger an allergic reaction, leading to urticaria accompanied by eye swelling. In this case, the eye swelling is part of the symptoms of urticaria and is considered normal. However, if the eye swelling is severe and accompanied by other symptoms such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, it may indicate a more serious condition that requires prompt medical attention.
In addition, eye swelling may also be caused by other factors, such as eye infections or injuries, and in these situations, proper diagnosis and treatment must be determined based on the specific cause. Therefore, when a child exhibits symptoms of allergic urticaria with eye swelling, parents should closely monitor the child's condition and seek timely medical evaluation and professional treatment when necessary.
