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I popped or squeezed a sty, it feels better but i didn't know if i should see a doctor. its still real red and tender.
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Sty squeezed: I popped or squeezed a sty, it feels better but I didn't know if I should see a doctor. its still real red and tender. ANS: prob not unless the infection goes to your brain. Tell friends if you start talking out of your head to take you to your Dr. Can try warm soaks to eye.
Answered 2/16/2017
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