What is the treatment for an eyelid bump?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have an eyelid bump which is not going away. What is the treatment?
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- Can you please send me an image of your eye, so that I can see the bump and comment on it?
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I have attached the file as requested by you.
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- It is a chalazion of the upper lid which is treatable. Due to inflammation, there is a swelling, and it appears like a lump.
- I suggest you take the following medication for a week:
- Tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice a day for three days.
- Tablet Paracetamol once a day for three days.
- Moxifloxacin eye ointment applied locally.
- Systane Ultra (lubricating) eye drops twice a day.
- If it does not subside, you have to undergo a minor procedure. It is not scary at all. The eye is anesthetized, a small cut is made, and all the contents are scooped out. It is very safe and done as an outpatient procedure.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I need some clarifications. Is it alright to take any Paracetamol tablet or is there a specific tablet? And when should I take it? Also, how many times in a day should I apply the eye ointment?
Hello,
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- Any Paracetamol tablet will be fine. You can take it in the morning after breakfast. The eye ointment is to be applied locally twice a day, in the morning and before bed.
- Do hot fomentation frequently.
- This treatment of eye ointment and eye drops is to be continued for a week. If the swelling does not subside, you can consult an eye care specialist.
Thank you.
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