In case I spelled it wrong it is pronounced like the word fly. Something you get on your eye
2007-07-04 11:13:34 · 6 answers · asked by bowling301301 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
From what I understand (or have been told) a stye is either an infected tear duct or an ingrown eyelash. I used to buy a tiny little tube of stuff called "STYE" it's an ointment you squeeze into your eye, but then this girl told me that when I showered and washed my face, to let a little soap get into my eye and then rinse it really well.
I've done that for styes ever since (this was about 15 years ago) and it always works. Sounds weird, yes, but it does work!!
2007-07-04 11:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by shannon ! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While painful and unsightly, most stys heal within a few days on their own or with simple treatment. Chalazia, too, often disappear on their own, but it might take a month or more.
Typical treatment for a sty consists of applying warm compresses to the affected eye for 10 to 15 minutes four times daily for several days. This not only relieves pain and inflammation but also helps the sty ripen faster. Be sure to close your eye while you apply the compresses. When the sty comes to a head, continue applying warm compresses to relieve pressure and promote rupture. Do not squeeze the sty. Let it burst on its own.
If stys recur, your doctor may prescribe an oral antibiotic. Take the antibiotic as directed.
2007-07-04 11:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by tsoto_soto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a sty or a chalazion? They are treated differently because they different causes.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chalazion_lump_in_eyelid/article_em.htm
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/sty/article_em.htm
Quick test:
Stys usually hurt. Chalazions usually don't.
Stys are very close to the eyelash or eyelid rim. Chalazions are farther away.
Both chalazions and stys can be treated with warm (not hot) moist compresses. OTC pain medication (such as ibuprofen) may help ease the pain of a sty. Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed if the sty is very infected.
2007-07-04 11:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by july 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stye is more or less like a pimple on your eyelid. The ONLY treatment is warm compresses until they open and drain on their own. Don't pick at it - you can end up with a bad skin infection called Cellulitis.
2007-07-04 11:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an old Cajun tell. Go to a stop sign and say stye,stye go to the next passer by.lol. STYE ointment works very well
2007-07-04 12:36:17 · answer #5 · answered by "RED_FISH" 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is caused by virus. Be very careful not to spread it. You can get medicine at drug store. Do internet search. Had my first one this year at 67
2007-07-04 11:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by tx1942txx 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋