Orbital cellulitis Health Dictionary

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Orbital Cellulitis: From 1 Different Sources

Bacterial infection of the tissues within the eye socket, or orbit.

Infection is potentially serious as it may spread to the brain.

Treatment is with high doses of antibiotic drugs.

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Cellulitis

In?ammation taking place in cellular tissue, and usually referring to infection in the subcutaneous tissue. A related word, cellulite, which has no medical meaning, is used in the slimming business to refer to excess fatty tissue in the arms, buttocks and thighs. (See ABSCESS; ERYSIPELAS.)... cellulitis

Orbital Headache

A headache around the eyes. There are supra-orbital headaches and suborbital headaches as well...the difference escapes me.... orbital headache

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