Hi.
I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety.
Lacrimal gland & caruncle inflammation might be acute or chronic.
Acute condition is mainly caused by bacterial or viral infection such as mumps,
Epstein-Barr virus,
staphylococcus etc. Chronic cases could be due to
thyroid eye disorder,
sarcoidosis etc & at times by allergens. But the common causative agents should be found & treated.
I advice you,
- To have a detailed examination of eyes & lids
- keep hot compress over the gland area ( over the medial or bony ridge beneath the eye towards the top of the nose)
- Analgesics & anti-inflammatory drugs for pain & swelling
-If Viral cause : symptomatic treatment.
- If Bacterial - antibiotics (cephalosporins) can be taken.
- If not resolving even then, underlying secondary diseases should be treated - Do TFT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.