Question 1

how do you treat a hordeolum?

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Hot compresses: The main treatments for hordeola are hot compresses, lid hygiene and sometimes antibiotic/anti-inflmmatory drops or ointments. The hot compresses are usually the most important factor in resolving the hordeolum quickly.

Question 2

what is a hordeolum, help me?

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Stye: A hordeolum is the medical term for a stye which is typically a clogged oil gland in the eyelid.  These can become inflamed and sometimes even infected if not treated properly.  Start with hot compresses and go see your eye md for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 3

how dangerous is a hordeolum?

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Not much: A hordeolum is an inflammaion of the lid (a stye) due to infection in one of the glands.  It can spread over a broad area of the lid as the skin of the lid is loose and not bound to the underlying tissue.  If untreated it can go away, but might coalesce into the pus pocket which will eventually open and discharge.  If left alone like this it may scar but will not endanger vision.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: hordeolum?

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Stye: This is an inflammation of a gland in the lid, analogous to a pimple, in which stagnated secretion becomes infected and sets up a focal inflammation.  It is a fancy term for what most commonly call a stye.

Question 5

whats internal hordeolum?

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Stye: This is more commonly known as a stye. It is an infection of an oil-producing gland in the eyelid. The usual treatment is hot compresses and frequent cleaning of the eyelid. See your eye doctor if you are concerned.

Question 6

is a stye an internal hordeolum?

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Sometimes: A stye is the common term for a pimple like inflammation of the lid and lid margin.  If located on the edge it is termed an external hordeolum and if in the substance of the lid, it is termed internal hordeolum.  Your ophthalmologist can recommend the best treatment for this.

Question 7

how harmful is a internal hordeolum?

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Not very: This is the medical name for a stye, an infected eyelid gland.  You treat it by applying warm compresses to the stye 4 times per day.  If it does not resolve in a week, see an ophthalmologist.

Question 8

what is a internal hordeolum caused by?

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Wish we knew: This is a type of stye developing inside the substance of the lid deeper than the margin.  People tend to get them in crops implying some unknown change in the biochemistry of resistance.  But these can occur in all states of hygiene and all socioeconomic classes so the cause is undoubtedly more complex.

Question 9

how dangerous is an internal hordeolum to you?

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Not too dangerous: Caused by infection of small glands in eyelid but occuring on the inside of the eyelid r/t outside surface.  Often requires antibiotic and excision if internal location.  Should not be ignored and you should see an opthalmologist for evaluation and management.

Question 10

what is a internal hordeolum and a stye? same thing?

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Not the same: A stye generally refers to an external hordeolum, which is an infected hair follicle. These are painful enlarge into a red, round bump on the edge of the eyelid.  An internal hordeolum is a chalazion or inflamed, backed up oil gland in the eyelid margin.  They form a firm, painless nodule deep in the eyelid and generally are treated with hot compresses and lid scrubs.

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