Chalazion
Disease information
Chalazion
Chalazion
.
Protuberance in the eyelid result of
chronic
inflammation of
a
gland Meibonio (gland that lubricates the edges of the eyelids)
Forecast.
A
chalazion
can heal spontaneously.
If not, is remedied with surgical removal.
Complications.
The
infection
of the eyelid can become
chronic
and spread to other glands of the eyelid.
Diagnosis and Treatment.
Diagnostic history and physical examination by
a
doctor
.
Cultivation in the laboratory of exudate
Chalazion
.
Treatment.
General measures.
Become rinsing with warm water to reduce
infection
and promote healing.
Apply rinses and rest for 20 minutes at least 1 hour.
Repeat as many times as needed.
Medication.
Your
doctor
may prescribe:
Topical antibiotic ointments or creams, such as erythromycin or bacitracin. Apply
a
thin layer at the edge of the eyelid 2 or 4 times
a
day. Thick layers have no more healing power.
Antibiotic eye drops to prevent the
infection
spreading to other parts of the eye.
Rarely are needed oral or injectable antibiotics.
Activity
.
Without restrictions.
Diet.
No special diet.
Tell your
doctor
if:
It hurts the eye.
You have changes in vision.
New unexplained symptoms.
The drugs used in treatment can cause side effects.
Prevention.
Wash your hands often and dry with clean towels.
Avoid environments with dust or other irritating substances.
Make
a
well - balanced
normal
diet.
Causes.
Duct obstruction that goes to the surface of the eyelid from the gland Meibonio.
The obstruction is usually caused by an
infection
(usually by staphylococci) around the vent duct.
Signs and symptoms.
Painless swelling of the eyelid which, at first, may seem
a
stye
.
The eyelid becomes inflamed and the eye tends to be irritated.
After
a
few days, these early symptoms disappear, leaving
a
lump in the eyelid hard, painless, it increases slowly.
The skin on the package can be moved without difficulty.
Risk Factors.
Stress
.
Fatigue or overwork.
Use of
cosmetics
in the eyes.
Poor diet.
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