Question 1

what do i do with two of my chalazion on my right eyelid?.. i had my 1st one around the 4th week and my 2nd one showed up on the last week of august. i've just started treating them with hot compress yesterday but there was no sign of improvement?

Accepted Answer

: You did the right thing. However, since it has not improved, it is time to see a doctor.
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Question 2

how can i get a chalazion?

Accepted Answer

Acute stye: Can turn into a chalazion after it's walled off by the body.

Question 3

does chalazion removal hurt?

Accepted Answer

No: Local anesthesia is used and there typically is no discomfort.

Question 4

can chalazion have to be removed?

Accepted Answer

No: Sometimes conservative treatment with warm compresses will cause them to resolve.  Some will resolve with an injection of steroids.

Question 5

can you tell me about chalazions?

Accepted Answer

Lump in lid: When you get a stye, the body activates a defense, creating inflammation of the lid.  In most cases the battle is won and all clears up.  But in a few cases, the body almost wins but protects itself by sealing off the infection with a wall which is a cystic structure called a chalazion.  These are benign, can last along time and can be removed if too big.

Question 6

i have a chalazion. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses/surg: Try warm compresses and and wait, sometimes small chalazion will disappear on its own, but if it is large and pressing on the eyelid you or it has not cleared by itself than you need surgery to remove it.

Question 7

how long willit take a chalazion to go?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: With conservative care, a chalazion will take 1-2 weeks to resolve--this includes warm soaks 4 times a day.  If it does not resolve in that time frame, you will need to see an eye specialist for possible drainage.

Question 8

what to do to make the chalazion go away?

Accepted Answer

See your eye doctor: See your eye doctor and start on antibiotics.  It may require drainage/removal if stubborn.  Do not ignore the infection, as it can cause problems.

Question 9

are there any home remedies for chalazions?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses,time: It must be realized that chalazions are sterile inflammations, not infections. Most will resolve themselves with time and the use of warm compresses at home, which can speed up the resolution. If they do not resolve in a reasonable period of time, or if they are huge, an ophthalmologist may incise and drain them for immediate resolution.

Question 10

what are causes of chalazion?and its recurrence

Accepted Answer

Styes: If you have styes, then you likely have have underlying blepharitis (lid inflammation) which is causing your meibomian glands to become occluded and infected (like a pimple).   Treatment is usually warm compresses for at least 12 minutes followed by lid massages with possible antibiotic/steroid combination eyedrop.

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What do i do with two of my chalazion on my right eyelid?.. i had my 1st one around the 4th week and my 2nd one showed up on the last week of august. i've just started treating them with hot compress yesterday but there was no sign of improvement?

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How can i get a chalazion?

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Can chalazion have to be removed?

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Can you tell me about chalazions?

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I have a chalazion. what can i do?

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How long willit take a chalazion to go?

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