The stye is also known as Hordeolum it is an infection of the sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelashes. These are similar to Chalazia but tend to be of smaller size and feel much more painful and usually produce no lasting damage.
Cause
The caused of Styes are generally by a staphylococcus aureus bacterial infection. Although they are particularly common in infants, styes are experienced by people of all ages. Styes can be triggered by stress or poor nutrition. Using the same razor to shave hair near both the eyes and a mustache can also spread staphylococcus bacteria, potentially leading to styes or other eye infections. The bacteria are contagious, so care should be taken to avoid touching the eye or sharing cosmetics, towels, or washcloths. Styes will last up to 3 weeks without treatment, with treatment up to a week.
Remedies & Symptoms
The first signs of a stye are tenderness, pain, and redness in the affected area. Later symptoms include itching, swelling, watering of the eye, sensitivity to light, and discomfort when blinking. A yellowish bump sometimes develops in the affected area. This can be found on the top, bottom, or any area pertaining to the eye.
HEPAR SULPH
- Where there is a tendency to a recurrence of the complaint, suppuration inevitable.
- Unhealthy skin , every little injury inclines to suppurate.
MERCURIUS
- Tumors hard, inflamed and painful .
- The abscess matures very slowly.
- Profuse sweating without relief.
STAPHYSAGRIA
- Frequently appearing styes.
- Margin of lids dry with hardness styes or tarsal tumours, sometimes ulcerating.
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