STYE -- BY RAIN HEALTH CARE

STYE --  BY RAIN HEALTH CARE

WHAT IS STYE?

• STYE ALSO KNOWN AS HORDEOLUM.

• IT IS AN ACUTE SUPPRATIVE INFLAMMATION OF THE FOLLICLE OF AN EYELASH OR ASSOCIATED GLAND OF ZEIS AND MOLL.

• A stye is an infection of a gland in the eyelid that causes a red bump near the edge of the lid.

• Dead skin, dirt, or oil buildup can clog or block these small holes. When a gland is blocked, bacteria can grow inside and cause a stye to develop. A stye is a small collection of pus. In most cases, the infection is caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.

TYPES OF STYE---------

                  1. INTERNAL STYE----

                                         An internal stye is an infection of a meibomian gland.

                  2.EXTERNAL STYE-----------

                                         An external stye is an infection in the area of the eyelash follicle and sweat gland. 

Symptoms of stye-------

1. Pain
2. Redness
3. Swelling
4. Lump on the eyelid
5. Tenderness
6. Burning sensation
7. Tearing
8. Discomfort when blinking
9. Local Temperature raised
10. Discharge
11. Matting of eyelashes
12. Itching of the eye

Complications--------

• Ulcerative blepharitis
• Lid abscess

Risk factors-----------

The following can increase the risk of developing a stye:

• using cosmetics after their use-by dates
• not removing eye makeup before going to bed
• not disinfecting contact lenses before putting them in
• changing contact lenses without washing hands thoroughly
• adolescents tend to have styes more commonly, but people of any age can develop them
• poor nutrition
• sleep deprivation

Treatment----------

• Hot compress 3-4 times
• Evacuation of pus
• pain killers
• Antibiotic drops
• Maintain hygiene
• Eat nutritious food
• Correction refractive errors if any
• Clean your eyelids
• Avoid makeup & contact lens in this time

How to prevent styes

1. Wash your hands with soap and water before touching your eyes.
2. Clean the eyelids with a Q-tip dipped in warm water and mild soap or shampoo.
3. Remove eye makeup every night before sleeping.
4. Avoid sharing towels with someone who has a stye.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jReHFQCXHfY     ------- more information 

home remedies------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn8JPBNXnac