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What Exactly Is An Eye Sty ? Posted: 06-06-07 15:16pm
Where do they come from and what can
prevent them from comming back again?
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Fairy Godmother
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Hope This Helps! Posted: 06-06-07 15:27pm
Not really sure what causes pr what to do
to keep from reoccurs as these are from an
infection, so I looked it up on WebMd for
you!
A sty is an acute infection or
inflammation of the secretory glands of
the eyelids. This common infection or
inflammation results...
What Are the Treatments?
While painful and unsightly, most stys
heal within a few days on their own or
with simple treatment. Chalazia, too,
often disappear on their own, but it might
take a month or more.
Typical treatment for a sty consists of
applying warm compresses to the affected
eye for 10 to 15 minutes four times daily
for several days. This not only relieves
pain and inflammation but also helps the
sty ripen faster. Be sure to close your
eye while you apply the compresses. When
the sty comes to a head, continue applying
warm compresses to relieve pressure and
promote rupture. Do not squeeze the sty.
Let it burst on its own.
If stys recur, your doctor may prescribe
an oral antibiotic. Take the antibiotic as
directed.
Minor surgery may be needed to completely
drain a sty. After applying a local
anesthetic, your ophthalmologist opens the
sty and removes the contents. The eyelid
usually heals quickly.
Although a chalazion will often disappear
on its own, applying warm compresses may
accelerate the healing process. Selected
patients may benefit from a direct
injection of anti-inflammatory medication
to the area. The chalazion can also be
removed through simple surgery under a
local anesthetic. Your surgeon will
usually apply an eyelid bandage for 24
hours.
WebMD Medical Reference
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tloves
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Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 9 Location: new York City
Thanks! Posted: 06-06-07 17:49pm
This explains alot because I do have
Lupus...So alot of things become inflamed
at times, but I really didnt know what it
was I was scared lol. Thanks!
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Fairy Godmother
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More Than Welcome Posted: 06-06-07 18:03pm
What are Fairy*Godmothers for??????????
Always here to help if I can!
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MrMedic
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Posted: 06-06-07 18:47pm
I've gotten these before. Fairy*Godmother
pretty much hit the nail on the head, with
what it is, and how its treated. However,
to add, your doctor may also prescribe
anti-biotic eyedrops in addition to the
other treatments above.
Just wondering tloves, do you usually eat
healthy and get the vitamins and minerals
you need? Reason I ask is because one of
the main causes of styes is vitamin
deficiency.
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tloves
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Posted: 08-27-07 16:45pm
MrMedic
wrote:
I've gotten these before.
Fairy*Godmother pretty much hit the nail
on the head, with what it is, and how its
treated. However, to add, your doctor may
also prescribe anti-biotic eyedrops in
addition to the other treatments above.
Just wondering tloves, do you usually eat
healthy and get the vitamins and minerals
you need? Reason I ask is because one of
the main causes of styes is vitamin
deficiency.
i am soo sorry it took me sooo long to
respond to your question, i am very bad at
taking my proper medication and vitamins,
i am 27 years old now and been living with
lupus for about 5 years now, so i should
be on my "a" game but i have been
slacking, now that i have finally
completed college and the stress factor is
lower i am trying to take better care of
myself, but now that i know that, i will
be more on top of my game cause i dont
like the way they look at all. thanks!
