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Suffering from Stye
I am suffering from Stye. It has struck me twice in the last month. It's paining a lot with watery eyes.
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This is due to poor lid hygiene
A. Hot fomentation
B. Apply antibiotic ointment locally over lid margins
C. Take systemic antibiotic
Once pain and swelling decreases...then maintain proper lid hygiene
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
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7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello..... There are two kinds of stye external and internal... Which one you have?? Internal stye is more painful...Styes are usually caused by an infection with staphylococcus bacteria. If it's very big doctor will drain it... You must consult ophthalmologist. Apply warm compressor.
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