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I have a sty that has been hurting for about 1 1/2 day.i tried an ibuprofen 3 times. it hurts and still there.what should i do?
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Sty: Warm compresses work the best. Heating a potato in the microwave and after wrapping, applying that has been known to work. Seldom are antibiotics.by mouth or application needed. It usually self drains. All the best. Continue the Ibuprofen every 6-8 hours.
Answered 4/12/2015
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Warm compress: Apply a warm compress to the eye for about 10 minutes at a time several times an hour for the next several days this will help open up the glands and the stye should resolve. If this doesn't help you may need to get anabiotic drops from your doctor
Answered 5/4/2016
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