Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How harmful is a internal hordeolum?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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.
Answered 1/21/2014
4.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is a internal hordeolum and a stye? Same thing?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hi doctors, was just wondering what is a internal hordeolum and a stye?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
