Hi Anonymous and thanks for bringing your concerns to EmpowHER.
What you are describing sounds like a stye. A stye is a small infection of the glands in the eye, located in the eyelids. The infection causes a red bump on the eyelid that may look like a pimple. This type of infection can be quite painful.
These often go away on their own. In these cases, the best way to deal with them is to apply warm compresses 4-6 times a day, for several minutes each time, to assist with drainage.
If they do not drain on their own, then it would be best to see your healthcare professional for treatment. If untreated, the infection may continue to grow or lead to other conditions.
You can learn more about styes, including what causes them, in our Stye Community section and from this article written for the EmpowHER community: Stye Overview.
Hope that helps and that you start feeling better soon.
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Hi Anonymous and thanks for bringing your concerns to EmpowHER.
What you are describing sounds like a stye. A stye is a small infection of the glands in the eye, located in the eyelids. The infection causes a red bump on the eyelid that may look like a pimple. This type of infection can be quite painful.
These often go away on their own. In these cases, the best way to deal with them is to apply warm compresses 4-6 times a day, for several minutes each time, to assist with drainage.
If they do not drain on their own, then it would be best to see your healthcare professional for treatment. If untreated, the infection may continue to grow or lead to other conditions.
You can learn more about styes, including what causes them, in our Stye Community section and from this article written for the EmpowHER community: Stye Overview.
Hope that helps and that you start feeling better soon.
Best,
Pat
October 31, 2014 - 5:08pmThis Comment
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