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How To Treat A Growing Stye On The Lower Eye Lid?

I have had a stye on my lower lid for over a week. I have been using warm washclothes for compresses several times a day. I look outside and inside my eyelid and there is no head to it. It keeps getting bigger and more painful. Should I go see my family doctor or who else?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
You should consult the ophthalmologist as it since last one week.

Stye is infection of sebaceous gland of zies.
It cause lump/swelling at top or bottom of eyelid
redness, itching, irritation and burning sensation.

Advice for you:
It resolves its own but require following precaution
Frequent hand washing
Do not share your eve device and napkins with other
Apply warm pad or clothing/warm compression
Antibiotic ointment: Erythromycin/Moxifloxacin/Amoxicillin
If not resolves in next 2-4 days, you should consult opthalmologist
For
Incision and drainage
If reoccur :surgery is the last option

Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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How To Treat A Growing Stye On The Lower Eye Lid?

Hello dear Understand your concern. You should consult the ophthalmologist as it since last one week. Stye is infection of sebaceous gland of zies. It cause lump/swelling at top or bottom of eyelid redness, itching, irritation and burning sensation. Advice for you: It resolves its own but require following precaution Frequent hand washing Do not share your eve device and napkins with other Apply warm pad or clothing/warm compression Antibiotic ointment: Erythromycin/Moxifloxacin/Amoxicillin If not resolves in next 2-4 days, you should consult opthalmologist For Incision and drainage If reoccur :surgery is the last option Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar