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Stye on inner side of eyelid
A stye (sty) painful lump near the edge of my eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple. It's painful.
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Do warm compresses.
Seek consultation.
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A red, painful swelling near the edge of the eyelid that may look like a boil or pimple is a characteristic feature of stye.
It develops from small glands of eyelid.
It is self resolving within few days.
The most effective treatment is dry hot fomentation.
Warm comress or warm washcloth applied to the eyelid may relieve pain and discomfort.
You can take any anti-inflammatory tablet after meals.
Avoid rubbing
maintain hygeine.
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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Hot compresses along with antibiotics .
Consult.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do Hot phomentation. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can start warm compresses.
Consult online to start antibiotic eye drops
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