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Painful white spot on inside of upper eyelid thats been there for at least month but didnt start to be painful till today. putting a warm cloth on it ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, and physical examination, however, your description suggests a chalazion and you should see an eye doctor. You may consult this site for information on this topic: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001006.htm

Answered 6/5/2017

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A member asked:

Painful white spot on inside of upper eyelid thats been there for at least month but didnt start to be painful till today. putting a warm cloth on it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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