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What Causes Chronic Swelling In The Upper Eyelid With Discharge?
I have had a stye in my upper inner right eyelid since the beginning of December. I made the mistake of popping it after Christmas and it spread to my whole eyelid. I have been draining my eyelid on a daily basis but liquid keeps filling back in. I have been using warm compresses to reduce the swelling. I have seen four doctors including two eye specialist who said it takes time and there is nothing to worry about. I have taken amoxiclin, now taking doxycline Hyclate and applying a steroid cream to my eye. The amount of liquid discharge is less than what it was and my eye is looking better. However I am concerned that the discharge will not stop. During the day I have no discharge it only occurs when I am lying down with my eyes closed usually an hour or so after I go to bed. I am concerned that the liquid may not be from the gland but from something else. I can feel the liquid building pressure in my right ear and causing popping and crackling noises. The doctor feels that this is a sinus infection not related to my eye but I think both are related. Any Idea as to what I may have?
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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What Causes Chronic Swelling In The Upper Eyelid With Discharge?