Hordeolum is also known as stye in common terms. It is a common acute focal infection of the eyelid characterized by pain, redness, and swelling on the edge of the eyelid. It is most commonly caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. The most common symptoms are pain, swelling, redness of the eyelid, high sensitivity to light, discomfort in the eyes, and tearing and crusting of the eyes. Antibiotic creams or ointments are prescribed.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history indicates recurrent inflammatory swellings of the glands of the eyelids in the form of hordeolum/stye (focal infection of the glands of the eyelid).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and it looks like an internal hordeolum.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I understand that you are experiencing swelling of the upper eyelid for the past two days.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I looked at the photograph you attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in. Sorry to hear about your issue. I did not quite understand what you mean by you could not control the eye.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the photograph, (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that you have inflammation on the eyelid.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in. I had a look at the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it appears to be a hordeolum internum from the unmagnified view.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your mother’s signs and symptoms, she may be suffering from hordeolum, it is an acute infection caused by bacteria. It can recur.
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