{"id":5723,"date":"2021-12-09T14:01:29","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T14:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/ophthalmology\/how-to-get-rid-of-a-stye-7-effective-tips\/"},"modified":"2021-12-09T14:01:29","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T14:01:29","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-a-stye-7-effective-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/ophthalmology\/how-to-get-rid-of-a-stye-7-effective-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get rid of a stye (7 effective tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A stye is a painful, pimple-like lump that appears on the edge of the eyelid.<\/strong>. This usually contains pus inside and can show a reddish tone. This annoying bump is caused by the action of certain bacteria, which are capable of sneaking into the sebaceous glands of our eyelids. The most common is called staphylococcus, a type of bacteria that resides on the skin and can invade the most vulnerable areas of the dermis and mucosa. Styes produce, in addition to pain, tearing, sensitivity to light, irritation and inflammation of the area.<\/p>\n

In addition, this phenomenon can be of two types: external styes and internal styes. The external ones are the most common and present with pain, redness, tearing\u2026 When these are broken and the pus is released, the pain is reduced. The internal one is much less frequent, but it gives a more intense pain and can produce fever. In this case, the lump is less likely to release its pus content, so it tends to spread to other areas, especially to the opposite eye.<\/p>\n

Why do styes appear?<\/h2>\n

There are certain factors that can contribute to a stye appearing. Hygiene is especially important, since rubbing your eyes with dirty hands or not removing makeup before sleeping contribute to staph invade the area. There is also a greater tendency to suffer from this problem when suffering from diseases such as rosacea.<\/p>\n

For this reason, it is recommended to maintain good hand hygiene, not to use makeup products that have expired or shared with other people, and to keep contact lenses very clean if they are used. In addition to cleaning issues, poor defenses are another reason<\/strong> why the dreaded styes can bother you. These often occur in periods of great anxiety or stress, as well as in patients suffering from anemia or a disease that affects the immune system.<\/p>\n

In young children, styes often indicate that there are unaddressed eye problems, such as myopia. In adults, dispensing with glasses when they are necessary also favors these bumps to take place. For this reason, it is crucial to visit the ophthalmologist with relative frequency, in order to carry out routine check-ups to ensure that you have adequate vision.<\/p>\n

Usually, the bacteria that produce styes are characterized by their high resistance to antibiotics<\/strong>. Therefore, it is always essential to try to prevent them on a day-to-day basis. These lumps usually disappear spontaneously within a couple of days. However, because of how painful they can be, there are some tips that can be helpful in speeding up the healing process. In this article we are going to review a series of tips that work when it comes to getting rid of a stye.<\/p>\n

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How to get rid of a stye (7 effective tips)<\/h2>\n

As we have been commenting, styes are bumps that tend to disappear spontaneously, although due to how painful they are, it is advisable to take measures to accelerate the healing process. However, antibiotics should be reserved. Let's see what measures can be taken.<\/p>\n

1. Apply a warm compress<\/h3>\n

One of the most widespread remedies to treat a stye is to apply a warm compress, being very important that it is neither too cold nor too hot. This strategy helps the pus content within the abscess to rise to the surface<\/strong>, so that the bulge is drained in a non-aggressive way.<\/p>\n

This method is as simple as taking a clean cloth or cloth and wetting it with the warm water. Next, you must drain it very well and place it on the area to be treated for around 10 minutes. At this point it is crucial that you do not apply pressure, as this could worsen the condition of the stye. It is recommended to repeat the operation daily, being able to even do it several times each day.<\/p>\n

2. Take pain relievers<\/h3>\n

As we have already mentioned, styes are always painful, so they are very annoying. Although you should always see your doctor if the pain is very intense, if it is moderate, you can use non-prescription drugs, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.<\/p>\n

3. Don't wear makeup or contact lenses<\/h3>\n

Yes, we know. You love putting on makeup, but sometimes to show off you don't have to suffer. If you have a stye, put the aesthetic issues aside and don't apply makeup to the affected area. If you do, you not only lengthen the healing process, but you also run the risk of transferring the bacteria that cause the stye to the healthy eye.<\/strong> and the products and utensils you use. In this sense, it is essential that you follow minimum hygiene guidelines, cleaning your utensils regularly and avoiding the use of old or expired makeup.<\/p>\n

If you are one of those who needs to wear contact lenses, you should replace them with glasses until the stye disappears. If you continue to use them, you run the risk of spreading the bacteria and making the situation worse.<\/p>\n

4. Don't touch or pop your stye<\/h3>\n

Yes, we know that when you have a stye, the brilliant idea of \u200b\u200bpopping it can appear in your mind. However, we encourage you not to do so. If you try, the pus can be released and this will help spread the infection to nearby areas. When in doubt, go to your reference doctor, since in some cases it is necessary for him to drain the stye in consultation with good medical and hygienic conditions.<\/p>\n

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5. Apply Aloe Vera<\/h3>\n

If there is a product that serves as a natural remedy for countless problems, it is Aloe Vera. Although the remedy that we are going to discuss here is not scientifically proven, in popular culture it is widely used.<\/p>\n

This plant has more than known soothing properties<\/strong>, so its use may be convenient in cases like the one we discuss in this article. However, our advice is that you do not use artificial products with aloe extract, but get a plant and extract the gel that is inside its leaves. In this way, you make sure not to irritate the area with unnecessary chemicals and, in addition, you make the most of the benefits of the product. To apply it you must take a thin gauze and wet it with a little gel. Apply the gauze with the ointment on the damaged eyelid for a few minutes.<\/p>\n

6. Apply chamomile<\/h3>\n

Unlike the previous one, this remedy does have the support of scientific research, which has confirmed the anti-inflammatory power of chamomile. To reduce the protrusion of the eyelid, we recommend that you prepare an infusion with one or two sachets of chamomile and let the preparation rest for a few minutes to achieve a higher concentration of the product.<\/p>\n

When it is warm, remove the bag and place it on your stye, leaving it to act for about ten minutes. You can repeat this operation up to two times a day. Although it does not relieve pain, this remedy is very useful in reducing the inflammation of the stye.<\/p>\n

7. Clean the eyelid gently<\/h3>\n

Although it may seem like evidence, cleaning the area is a fundamental aspect to accelerate healing<\/strong>. However, it is essential that this cleaning is gentle and not aggressive. To do this, it is important that you use a neutral soap that does not irritate the delicate skin of the eyelids. Mix the product with a little warm water and apply the mixture with a clean gauze.<\/p>\n

It is recommended that you follow this procedure daily until the stye is completely healed. In addition, this technique is a great way to prevent new styes from appearing later. If you don't have neutral soap at home, you can also use a saline solution, which will allow the stye to drain and keep bacteria at bay.<\/p>\n

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When to go to the doctor?<\/h2>\n

Although in this article we have compiled some interesting guidelines that you can do from home to cure your stye, sometimes this is not enough<\/strong>. Depending on the severity of the abscess, you may need to see your doctor. There are certain signs that you should pay attention to. In case you present some of them, do not hesitate to go to your nearby health center or hospital:<\/p>\n

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  • The pain from the stye has been increasing.<\/li>\n
  • The size of the stye has grown.<\/li>\n
  • The stye is internal.<\/li>\n
  • Despite applying the measures we have indicated, the stye does not heal over the days.<\/li>\n
  • Vision has deteriorated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In case you suffer from styes very frequently, it is recommended that the doctor can analyze your case to verify the reason of recurrence.<\/p>\n

    Conclusions.<\/h2>\n

    In this article we have reviewed some effective remedies for treating styes. These lesions consist of reddish bumps with pus inside that are caused by bacteria that live on the skin. Hygiene and certain habits play an important role in developing a stye, although stress and certain medical conditions also play a role.<\/p>\n

    The bacteria that cause these painful lumps are resistant to antibiotics, so these should only be prescribed in recurrent cases. In specific styes, these tend to disappear in a matter of a few days and it is enough to maintain a good cleaning of the area<\/strong> and apply some anti-inflammatory measures and that reduce the pain until they heal definitively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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