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Medical Conditions - Dacryocystitis

Dacryocystitis is an inflammation of the lacrimal gland due to blockage of the nasolacrimal duct. It can cause watery eyes, redness of the eyes, pus formation at the corner of the eye, or fever. It is commonly treated with antibiotics with oral administration.

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How to cure eye infection lasting more than two weeks?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your son's problem. I have gone through the photo that you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

A tender bump on the side of my nose is causing painful headaches. What is it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post, but it would have been better if you had posted a photograph of the lesion.

How can a patient overcome chronic dacryocystitis and swelling in his left eye?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dacryocystitis cannot be cured only by medicines, and surgery is also required. There are two types of surgeries to treat this.

My newborn has small freckles on cheeks and forehead with yellow mass in eye. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very normal for a newborn baby up to 6 months of age to develop such minor skin problems. It is called milia. There is no need to worry about it.

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