Periorbital fullness
Increase in periorbital soft tissue.
Also called: Periorbital puffiness, Periorbital swelling, Puffiness around eye, Puffy eyes, Swelling around the eyes, Fullness around the eyes.
Conditions associated with periorbital fullness
The following conditions have been associated with periorbital fullness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Coffin-Siris syndrome 6
Any Coffin-Siris syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ARID2 gene....
IgG4-related dacryoadenitis and sialadenitis
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Intellectual disability-seizures-macrocephaly-obesity syndrome
Intellectual disability-seizures-macrocephaly-obesity syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated w...
Radio-Tartaglia syndrome
A syndrome that is caused by a variation in the SPEN gene and is characterized by developmental delay/intellec...
Tessadori-Van Haaften neurodevelopmental syndrome 3
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Williams syndrome
A rare genetic multisystemic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a distinct facial appearance, cardia...
Zygomycosis
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developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119
A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy caused by the variants in the RNU2-2 gene, in which most reported...
hyper-IgM syndrome type 1
The X-linked variant of the Hyper-IgM syndrome. The affected individuals are virtually always male, because ma...
intellectual developmental disorder with dysmorphic facies and behavioral abnormalities
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intellectual developmental disorder with polymicrogyria and seizures
intellectual developmental disorder with polymicrogyria and seizures is a medical condition that may be associ...
intellectual developmental disorder, X-linked, syndromic 37
intellectual developmental disorder, X-linked, syndromic 37 is a medical condition that may be associated with...
micrognathia-recurrent infections-behavioral abnormalities-mild intellectual disability syndrome
micrognathia-recurrent infections-behavioral abnormalities-mild intellectual disability syndrome is a medical ...
Tests providers may use to investigate periorbital fullness
When investigating periorbital fullness, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Screens for thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside periorbital fullness
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if periorbital fullness is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom periorbital fullness mean?
Periorbital fullness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Increase in periorbital soft tissue.
Which conditions are associated with periorbital fullness?
Periorbital fullness has been reported in association with 14 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Aspergillosis, Coffin-Siris syndrome 6, IgG4-related dacryoadenitis and sialadenitis, Intellectual disability-seizures-macrocephaly-obesity syndrome, Radio-Tartaglia syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about periorbital fullness?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.