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How To Get Rid Of A Stye?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 2016
Question: How to get rid of a stye?
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar (23 minutes later)
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Welcome to health care magic, I share your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way.
A sty is a bump that forms on or in the eyelid as the result of a blocked gland.This can occur if the gland's opening is obstructed by scar tissue or a foreign substance (makeup, dust), or if there is thickening of the substance produced by the gland, causing the material to flow sluggishly or not at all.
The most conservative treatment is application of frequent warm compresses. Steroids can be injected into the lesion, often resulting in a speedier resolution. However this carries a small risk of bleeding/bruising, depigmentation/thinning of the skin, scar, pain, and in very rare cases, loss of vision. Surgically, the stye can be incised and drained.
If sty appears infected, oral antibiotics may be necessary. This is particularly important if the infection is spreading along the skin (cellulitis) or spreading into the orbit.Hence topical application of ciplox ointment or eye drops thrice daily for 4 days is recommended.
Finally, the underlying cause for sty has to be eliminated to prevent recurrent occurances.
I hope this helps you
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.

Dr. Naveen XXXXXXX
Medical Consultant.
Ebix, Inc.
YYYY@YYYY

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How To Get Rid Of A Stye?

Brief Answer: find the answer below. Detailed Answer: Welcome to health care magic, I share your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way. A sty is a bump that forms on or in the eyelid as the result of a blocked gland.This can occur if the gland's opening is obstructed by scar tissue or a foreign substance (makeup, dust), or if there is thickening of the substance produced by the gland, causing the material to flow sluggishly or not at all. The most conservative treatment is application of frequent warm compresses. Steroids can be injected into the lesion, often resulting in a speedier resolution. However this carries a small risk of bleeding/bruising, depigmentation/thinning of the skin, scar, pain, and in very rare cases, loss of vision. Surgically, the stye can be incised and drained. If sty appears infected, oral antibiotics may be necessary. This is particularly important if the infection is spreading along the skin (cellulitis) or spreading into the orbit.Hence topical application of ciplox ointment or eye drops thrice daily for 4 days is recommended. Finally, the underlying cause for sty has to be eliminated to prevent recurrent occurances. I hope this helps you If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. Dr. Naveen XXXXXXX Medical Consultant. Ebix, Inc. YYYY@YYYY