Question 1

what is a sty?

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Inflammed gland: A sty (stye) is an inflammed oil gland of the eyelid that appears as a red, tender pimple.  It is caused by a bacterial infection of the gland.  Usually, the sty drains & heals on its own.  If the gland becomes blocked, it is called a chalazion and may need to be lanced by a doctor.  You can treat a sty by applying a warm compress for 10 min 4x/day.  Do not squeeze it!

Question 2

how to cure a sty ?

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Very warm soaks: The best way to handle an early stye is to soak a washcloth in very warm (not hot) tap water for 4 minutes at a time at least 4-5 times per day.  This will get rid of most of them.  If persistent after several days of this, see your ophthalmologist.

Question 3

what actually is a sty?

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Hordeolum: The medical term for a sty is a hordeolum. It is caused by a pore in your eyelid from a mucin or oil secreting gland becoming plugged up. These glands normally secrete mucin or oil into the tear film that is not only composed of water. When the pore is plugged up the oil/mucin accumulates in the eyelid tissue, rather than in the tears, and can become inflamed resulting in a growth that is a sty.

Question 4

what is the best way to deal with a sty ?

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Warm compresses: Pour hot water, not boiling water, into a coffee cup and put a few cotton balls in the cup. Apply a warm compress to the sty and keep applying a fresh warm compress for 10-15 minutes, 3-4 times a day. The sty should come to a head and discharge pus. If it does not, an ophthalmologist can drain the lesion and prescribe topical antibiotics.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: sty?

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Stye: Is infection of sebaceous glands at base of eyelashes.

Question 6

what do you recommend you do if you pop a sty?

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Recommend : that you never pop a sty.

Question 7

what causes a sty and how should you treat them?

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Bacterial infection: Usually staph or strep, possibly from touching the eyelid with dirty infected hands, from a foreign body etc. Treatment includes antibiotic eye drops and/or tablets, warm packs application. Hope you feel better!

Question 8

what is the best way to relieve pain from a sty?

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Motrin: I would take some Ibuprofen , without kidney disease i would have 800mg every 8 hours. I would also put warm compresses on the sty to help it resolve.

Question 9

has it been determined that silver can cure a sty?

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No: Good for getting rid of vampires though.

Question 10

i've had a sty for over a year. should i be worried?

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Exam: Stud are acute &amp; generally short-lived infections of oil secreting glands of the eyelid. More chronically lasting bumps called chalazion, last longer and sometimes leave a chronic painless eyelid bump. These may require an incision and drainage procedure to eliminate the backed up/walled-off gland secretion. Yours seems to be lasting far too long and I'd advise an exam to evaluate it to b careful.

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