The sty, or hordeolus, is an inflammation in the eye, caused by the obstruction of the eyelid glands with fat.
Usually, infection of the sty by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus is also common, causing a swollen, red and very painful spot, with pus inside.
When the stye prevents the individual from opening the eye or takes more than 8 days to heal, a general practitioner should be consulted to initiate appropriate treatment.
Stye treatment
The best treatment for styes is to apply a compress of warm water 3 to 4 times a day on the eye, allowing it to act for 5 to 10 minutes. However, in some cases the general practitioner may recommend the use of stye remedies, such as Dexafenicol.
In most cases the stye disappears on its own, but as long as it does not disappear eye drops and ointments can be used to relieve symptoms, avoiding squeezing the stye to avoid further complications.
Stye Symptoms
Symptoms of the sty include:
- Swelling in the eyelid; Local redness; Pain in the eye; Watery eye; Difficulty opening the eye.
Usually the causes of the stye can be poor hygiene, excessive use of makeup or scratching the eyes often.
Stye in pregnancy
The sty in pregnancy is common because hormonal changes can increase the production of fat by the glands in the eyelids, favoring the appearance of the sty.
There is no specific care to treat sty during pregnancy, however, one should avoid using medications without the obstetrician's knowledge.
