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What Causes Recurring Boil On Swollen Upper Eyelid?
Got a boil on upper eyelid of my right eye..can't even touch it..though its not visible but my uppereye lid is swollen.. I keep getting this problem almost after every 4-6 months..m very particular bout body hygiene so that can't b reason.. Plz suggest somthing atlest to get relief from pain since its in eye..
Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Painful boil on the upper eye-lid can be due to inflamed eye gland or inflamed eye-lash.
Topical antibiotic drops are required to control local inflammation.
Oral antibiotics can also be used to control the infection and inflammation.
Recurrence is probably not associated with hygiene.
Consult your eye specialist for clinical assessment and prescription of relevant drugs.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Painful boil on the upper eye-lid can be due to inflamed eye gland or inflamed eye-lash.
Topical antibiotic drops are required to control local inflammation.
Oral antibiotics can also be used to control the infection and inflammation.
Recurrence is probably not associated with hygiene.
Consult your eye specialist for clinical assessment and prescription of relevant drugs.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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