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For a stye on the eye lid should i see a doctor do i need antibiotics ? stye is coming and going for several months.
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If : If the stye is recurring then you may need a minor surgical procedure to remove the stye. However your doctor may want to try antibiotics first. In the meantime apply warm compresses to the stye at least three times a day. Take care.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Stye/hordeolum: Try very warm compresses 2-4 times per day for 10' a time followed by gentle massages to the eye lid may help the backed-up oil gland secretions to drain. Usually this technique resolves the swelling and the stye should resolve within a week. However, if the swelling and pain increases, you should seek help from an eye md.
Answered 8/13/2014
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