A stye is a red and painful bump caused due to bacterial infection of the oil-secreting gland of the eyelids. The other symptoms include watery eye, swollen eyelid, gritty sensation in the eye, light sensitivity, and eye pain. Warm compresses and antibiotic cream are used to treat it.
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Why do I have painful swelling in my left upper eyelid?
Query: Hello doctor, There is swelling in my left eye upper lid. There is a pain and small pimple from inside at the corner for last two days. Currently, I am using Nevanac and Pataday eye drops. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like a mild staphylococcal infection and has caused a stye (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Apart from medicines, you can do some hot fomentation two to three times a day for relief. It is usually caused by touching of the eye with dirty hands ... Read Full »
I have suffered from a painful style on my left eye for the last two days. How do I treat it?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from stye on my left eye for the last two days. And it is very painful. What to do? Please give your suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you to follow the instructions. Take a tablet of Amoxiclav (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid) 625 mg three times a day for the next three days after meals (please ensure that you do not have any history of... Read Full »
I have had eye swelling from the past four days. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had eye swelling from the past four days, and since yesterday morning, the swelling has worsened. I have applied hot compresses on it, and I feel something inside in the corner. I had a similar condition last year, which was due to a bacterial infection. What is causing this? A ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It could be stye (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) that has spread a bit owing to cellulitis. I would suggest the tablet Amoxclav (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg thrice daily for five days. Ta... Read Full »