Palpebral edema
Edema in the region of the eyelids.
What is Palpebral edema?
Palpebral edema is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Palpebral edema that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Palpebral edema
The following conditions have been associated with Palpebral edema. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Guillouet-Gordon syndrome
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Idiopathic steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome with secondary steroid resistance
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IgG4-related dacryoadenitis and sialadenitis
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Juvenile dermatomyositis
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Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Paroxysmal hemicrania
Paroxysmal hemicrania is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Phelan-McDermid syndrome
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SUNCT syndrome
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Somatomammotropinoma
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Thymic carcinoma
Thymic carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
cerebellar dysfunction with variable cognitive and behavioral abnormalities
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Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Palpebral edema is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.