Suggest Remedies For Recurrent Stye In An Infant

Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016

Question: Hi
I have an 11 week old who has had a sty for three weeks now the doctor popped and released the pus seemed to be better but its swallon and filled with pus?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 minutes later)

Hi, for recurrent stye, the only answer is a course of antibiotics. The Pediatrician will next consider that. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (12 minutes later)

She was on a dose of amoxil for 6 days the first time and now reaccured

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I would request you to upload an image of the affected area. I am looking for redness and signs of inflammation. If present, antibiotic eye drops might need to be given. Please mention if Amoxil Eye drops have been used.

As of now swab the eyes inside outward with cotton swab wetted with lukewarm water.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (5 minutes later)

Hi
She took orally amoxil and before the antibiotics she was on chlorisig antibiotic eyedrops last week this week the swelling and pus filled sty has reappeared i have attached a photo hope it uploads

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs incision and drainage

Detailed Answer:
I understand. I have checked the attached image. It does not merely seem to be stye. The nasolacrymal duct is involved and requires to be drained. You need to visit an ophthalmologist for the same. I would insist you not to ignore it. Treatment merely with antibiotics will not help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 minutes later)

Thankyou fot your response i really aporeaciate your expert advice have a lovely weekend thank you

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your wishes. I would hope that with treatment the condition would improve soon.

Feel free to ask me back directly in case you ever have a health related query in the future.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar