What to do if there is a lump on the eyelid after stye?

Why did it arise

To avoid the appearance of a lump after stye, you must follow all the doctor’s advice and not self-medicate.

A lump after a stye on the upper or lower eyelid can form for several reasons:

Often recurrent acute purulent infection of the eyelids. The possibility of a lump appearing is especially high with multiple styes that have the same localization during their repeated development. This option is observed in patients with reduced immunity due to chronic diseases.
Squeezing out the abscess.
Incorrectly selected antibacterial therapy.
Untreated pathology, when the barley was not opened with pus pouring out.
Surgical treatment of the abscess was performed. In this case, a lump may occur if antiseptic rules are not followed during the procedure. Because of this, a secondary infection occurs with suppuration of the postoperative wound. In another case, a lump on the eyelid develops as a cosmetic defect during the formation of a scar.

Often, several causative factors are observed simultaneously in one patient.

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How is it formed

Barley is an acute purulent lesion of the hair follicle of the eyelash or sebaceous gland. During its development it goes through 3 stages:

Active inflammation, accompanied by swelling along the edge of the eyelid, swelling of the conjunctiva and pain. Its duration is 2-3 days.
Formation of a pustule (cavity) with purulent contents. Around it, redness of the skin of the eyelid persists. This condition lasts up to 4 days.
Opening the abscess.

A lump after barley is formed as a result of disturbances in the last stages of the formation of pathology.

With a small size of purulent formation and the absence of adequate therapy, the capsule may grow into connective tissue fibers. This results in the formation of a hardened structure. Outwardly, it looks like a red nodule on the eyelid. If the patient does not seek medical help and does nothing, then a dense lump is formed, which represents a cosmetic defect and is not amenable to drug treatment.

When an abscess is opened, its cavity is normally emptied completely. When this process is disrupted, some of the contents remain inside. This leads to an increase in local inflammation and the formation of a lump on the eyelid. Treatment in such cases is conservative.

Why is there a lump on the upper eyelid?

Typically, barley development occurs in three stages. Inflammation begins with visible swelling in one area of the eyelid and is accompanied by acute pain.

The barley progresses to the next stage within three days; a cavity with pus (pustule) forms on the eyelid. At this stage, the pain decreases, but significant swelling remains. The duration of this stage is up to 5 days.

The last stage is opening the cavity and emptying it of contents. If the pus does not come out completely or connective tissue grows into the purulent pustule, a chalazion may form.

Often such a lump does not cause concern and resolves without medical intervention within a month, but in some cases it can interfere with the normal functioning of the eyelid and cause serious discomfort.

There are factors that increase the likelihood of chalazion formation:

low immunity;
concomitant infections of the eyelids and eyes, the formation of stye several times in the same place;
an attempt to open the pustule on your own ahead of time;
unopened barley;
lack of antibacterial treatment;
infection in the wound during surgery or failure to maintain hygiene after it.

Important! A chalazion that persists for a long time may be a sign of eyelid cancer.

Main symptoms

There are not many complaints from patients with a lump after stye. This is due to the absence of pain and intoxication. Main symptoms:

sensation of a foreign body in the eye;
discomfort when blinking;
when the formation is localized in the area of the lower eyelid - unpleasant sensations under the eye;
change in appearance.

The last symptom is one of the main reasons for patients to consult a specialist.

There are several reasons for the appearance of a lump after barley. Only a qualified specialist can help determine the exact cause.

Symptoms of the disease

The main manifestations of stye inside the eye

are dryness, a feeling of obstruction and a feeling of sand on the mucous membrane. Regardless of the nature of the course, meibomitis may have other symptoms:

inflammation of the edge of the eyelid;
in an acute process, severe pain under the eyelid in the eye area;
swelling of the conjunctiva;
pain when pressed;
swelling;
redness;
when the eyelid is pulled back, a pea-sized formation of yellow or white tint is visible.

As the inflammatory process develops, the lymph nodes may become enlarged, the temperature may rise, and the head may hurt.

Prevention of defect development

To avoid the appearance of a lump on the eyelid after stye, you need to consult a doctor in a timely manner. They will tell you what to do. The purpose of rational therapy includes:

local antibiotics (Tsiprolet, Tobrex, Levomycetin, Sulfacyl sodium);
anti-inflammatory drugs – hydrocortisone ointment;
drugs that enhance immunity - Ophthalmoferron;
Antihistamines are added to children - Zodak, Fenistil.

After opening the abscess surgically, daily treatment of the wound with a solution of Diamond Green is indicated. After the postoperative wound has healed, Contratubeks gel is recommended to prevent scar formation.

Basic treatment methods

If a lump remains after stye, treatment is carried out in four ways:

General recommendations.
Medication.
Surgical.
Physiotherapy.

A good result can be achieved with the combined use of several treatment methods in one patient.

General recommendations

After barley, in order to avoid the formation of a lump and complications, as well as in the development of acute purulent processes on the eyelid, we must not forget about the most basic actions:

do not squeeze out the formed pus;
do not use hot warming compresses;
maintain personal hygiene (namely, wash your hands frequently and use disposable napkins and paper towels);
temporarily replace contact lenses with glasses;
Do not use eye cosmetics.

Main methods of treatment

If a lump remains after barley, then treatment is carried out using 4 methods:

General recommendations.
Medication.
Surgical.
Physiotherapy.

A combination of several methods in one patient is effective.

General recommendations

With the development of acute purulent processes on the eyelid and bumps after them, we must not forget about the simplest manipulations:

personal hygiene;
temporary replacement of contact lenses with glasses;
lack of cosmetics.

An important point is the absence of contact between dirty hands and eyes. This problem is relevant in young patients.

Personal hygiene and taking care of your health are important to prevent styes.

Medicinal effects

Drug therapy is prescribed for up to 14 days, depending on the degree of the pathological process. The use of the following medications is considered mandatory:

antibacterial eye drops effective against the main pathogens of the disease - staphylococci and streptococci: Normax, Floxal, Tsipromed;
ointments with anti-inflammatory effect and bactericidal activity: Hydrocortisone, Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Yellow mercury;
combination preparations containing an antibiotic and a glucocorticosteroid - Sofradex.

The drug, dosage, regimen and duration of drug therapy are determined by the doctor! The specialist always combines antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents. If the prescribed medications are not effective within 5-7 days, they are replaced with other antibacterial medications. In this case, the drugs are taken until the signs of inflammation completely disappear.

When a lump on the eye after a stye occurs against the background of a recurrent infection, restorative treatment is indicated:

vitamin complexes;
Brewer's yeast;
autohemotherapy.

In case of severe inflammation, an injection can be performed directly into the lump itself. The hormonal drug Kenalog or Diprospan is administered.

Doctors recommend adding warm compresses to drug therapy. You can make them with boiled water or with decoctions of medicinal herbs - chamomile, tansy. They are recommended immediately before taking eye drops and ointments, which increases effectiveness.

Treatment with folk remedies for the effects of barley

Alternative therapy options:

Tansy. Drink a small amount of the plant’s yellow flowers at one time with a glass of cool water. Repeat 5-6 times a day. Drink until the effects of barley are completely eliminated.
Calendula. Pour one tablespoon into a mug. Cover the mixture with boiling water and leave for an hour. Apply the lotion to the affected eye several times a day. Keep for 15 minutes. This simple remedy will permanently get rid of this disease before your eyes.
Laundry soap is known for its antimicrobial effect. Therefore, to relieve inflammatory processes on the skin, it is recommended to wash your face with this antiseptic.
Boil the egg. Wrap in a linen cloth. Keep on the affected eye until it cools completely. Avoid drafts during treatment. Instead of eggs, you can use potatoes.
Heat flaxseeds in a frying pan. Place them in a scarf, wrap them and apply them to the bump on the eyelid.
Aloe juice. Finely chop the middle aloe leaf and pour boiling water over the resulting mass. Leave for 7-8 hours and apply the resulting substance to the surface of the barley cone several times a day.
Rinse with herbal tinctures. Mix medicinal chamomile and birch buds in equal proportions. Place one tablespoon of the dry mixture in a small container and pour 200 ml of boiling water. After 35 minutes, strain through a strainer. Rinse the affected eye with the tincture 5-6 times a day.
Bake one medium onion whole in the oven with the peel on. Remove and peel off the top layer. Apply the inside of the onion to the barley. Repeat the procedure several times a day. At night, you can secure it to the bump with an adhesive plaster.

How to protect your eyes from inflammation

To ensure that a lump does not remain on the eye after a stye breaks through, it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment regimen. It is important to consider that a nodule on the eyelid that does not resolve for more than a month may signal the onset of an oncological process. It is easier to prevent any disease than to deal with its consequences, and self-medication threatens the disease becoming chronic.

Pay close attention to your health, observe generally accepted standards of personal hygiene, and do not forget to replenish your diet with a sufficient amount of vitamin products. The main thing is not to touch your eyes with your hands, especially with unwashed hands.