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Sty on upper eyelid. Not painful
Swelling and sty on upper eyelid. Not painful
But hurting. Hot or cold pack to use? Any application needed?
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Hot compression—Soak a clean cloth in warm water and place it on the affected eye for 10-15 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day. This helps the stye drain naturally.
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Hot pack and eye drop is required
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Hot compression
No application needed
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Clogged oil gland in eye lids causes sty or chalazion..
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Hot compression
Regular eye massage
Maintain eye hygeine
If not subsided by few weaks plz consult a ophthalmologist.
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It depends on size
Warm compressions
Take antibiotic tab amoxiclav 1-0-1
If it will not control then surgical I and D to be done
Feel free to consult me
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Warm compress (not cold)
Use a clean cloth dipped in warm (not hot) water.
Apply gently over the eyelid for 10–15 minutes, 3–4 times a day...
This helps open up the blocked gland and promotes drainae
Avoid:
Squeezing or popping the sty.
If it persists or worsens:
See an ophthalmologist (eye specialist).
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Warm compression
Take tab amox 1-0-1 5days
Tab pan 1-0-0 5days before food
If Size is increasing consult immediately
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A sty (hordeolum) is a bacterial infection of the eyelid gland. Since it's causing discomfort but not severe pain, here's the recommended treatment:
Immediate Care:
1. Use WARM compress (not cold):
- Apply clean, warm (not hot) compress for 10-15 minutes
- Repeat 3-4 times daily
- Helps drain the sty naturally and reduces inflammation
2. Topical Application:
- Antibiotic eye ointment: Moxifloxacin 0.5% or Tobramycin eye ointment
- Apply 3 times daily on the affected eyelid margin
- Clean hands thoroughly before application
3. Important Don'ts:
- Do NOT squeeze or try to pop the sty
- Avoid eye makeup until fully healed
- Don't wear contact lenses
- Don't use shared towels
4. Oral Medication (if needed):
- If swelling increases or spreads, may need oral antibiotics
- Tablet Amoxicillin-Clavulanate 625mg twice daily for 5 days (prescription required)
The warm compress is key - it increases blood circulation and helps the sty drain naturally within 3-7 days.
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Warm compression
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Can u mention whether the swelling is on eyelid margin or away from eyelid margin
As u say it's not painful it might be a chalazion.
Warm compress 3-4 times a day for 15 minutes.
Keep the eyelid clean
Avoid squeezing or touching,avoid eyemakeup like kajal or eyeliner.
If no improvement then consult an ophthalmologist
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Warm compression with boric powder two times.
Till.it burst out.
Tab vitamin A one per day for six days.
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ITS RECURRENT .
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Consult online
Apply mossi eye ointment
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Warm compression. It needs further evaluation
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Please consult
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Only warm compress. Still if you have any queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96.
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Need prescription for this.
Apply warm compress 2-3 times a day and take erythromycin ophthalmic ointment. Apply 3 times a day.
For prescription kindly consult.
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Show to opthalmologist as it needs proper examination
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Take moxifloxacin and dexamethasone drops 2 drops for 3 to 4 times
Tablet diclofenac and serratiopeptidase two times after meals
For 3 days
Next Steps
apply warm compression
Health Tips
keep face hygiene
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Take tab ciprofloxacin 500mg one morning and one evening.
Tab voveran 50mg one every morning and evening for 3 days, after meals.
Apply warm compresses over the stye, 2 to 3 times daily.
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Please consult an Ophthalmologist. A stye which is not painful is a cyst which should be removed completely. It will not be affected by hot and cold compressed.
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
Kindly share the image of eye.
You can use oflox eye drops 2 drops.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hot pack
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hot fomentation
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Dr. Mohammed Salman Mohiuddin
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Warm compression- sterile cloth soaked in warm water and apply 3-4 times a day
For medications kindly consult
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Dr. Hiba Hameed
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Malappuram
Monitor the size , if it is increasinging in size, becoming painful or causing any other difficulty, get consulted
Next Steps
warm compression application might be helpful.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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