Stye, also known as hordeolum, refers to the acute suppurative inflammation caused by staphylococcal infection of the meibomian gland or the sebaceous gland around the eyelash follicle. The main clinical manifestations are local redness, swelling, pain, the appearance of a hard lump, and a yellowish pus point. It is a common eye surface disease.
Styes can be divided into two types: external stye and internal stye. External stye is an acute inflammation of the sebaceous gland or follicle at the base of the eyelash. It is characterized by local redness and swelling of the eyelid, small hard lumps, pain, and tenderness. After a few days, a pus head appears at the base of the follicle, and the pus can be drained by incision or rupture, leading to quick recovery and disappearance of symptoms.
Internal stye is an acute inflammation of the meibomian gland inside the eyelid. Its symptoms are similar to those of external stye, but the pain is more severe and the duration of inflammation is longer. In severe cases, the entire eyelid becomes red and swollen, the lymph nodes in front of the affected ear enlarge, and there is tenderness. After a few days, a pus head appears inside the eyelid, and after the pus is drained, the symptoms subside and disappear.
Traditional Chinese massage can also be used to treat styes. Let's learn some methods below.
Massage Method
Xiaotianxin 300 times, Xiaohengwen 200 times, Shenwen 100 times, Burensui 500 times, Erren Shangma 300 times, Qingtianhe water 100 times, Qingbanmen 300 times, Ni Yunneibagua 200 times, Sihengwen 400 times, Qingfei 100 times, Tuiliufu 100 times, Xiadachang 100 times.
Explanation:
Xiaotianxin, Xiaohengwen, Shenwen: Unblock meridians and disperse heat.
Burensui, Erren Shangma, Qingtianhe water: Tonify kidney and clear heat.
Qingbanmen, Ni Yunneibagua: Dissipate stagnation and clear internal heat.
Sihengwen: Disperse accumulation and dissipate organ heat.
Qingfei, Tuiliufu: Clear lung heat, cool blood, and reduce swelling.
Xiadachang: Clear intestinal heat and promote bowel movements.
Home Care Knowledge for Styes
1. Before the pus head forms, hot compress can be applied to promote suppuration and completely eliminate mild inflammation. The use of antibiotics systemically and locally can also promote the resolution of inflammation. Antibiotics can be taken orally, injected intramuscularly, or intravenously. They all have good effects on pyogenic bacteria.
2. Once the pus head appears, it should be incised and drained in a timely manner. Do not wait for it to rupture on its own. This can reduce the child's pain and shorten the course of treatment.
3. When the pus head appears, avoid squeezing it with hands. The eyelids have rich blood vessels, and the venous system of the eye is connected to the venous sinuses in the eye socket and the venous sinuses in the cranial cavity. The eye veins do not have venous valves, so blood can flow back in various directions. Squeezing can cause the inflammation to spread and lead to serious complications such as orbital cellulitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis, and even sepsis, which can be life-threatening.
4. Eye drops can be applied locally. Generally, 0.25% chloramphenicol eye drops are sufficient. If there is a lot of secretion, levofloxacin eye drops are more effective. Tetracycline eye ointment can be applied after the child falls asleep.
5. Do not rub the eyes with dirty hands to prevent bacteria from entering the eyes and causing infection.
Parents' Attention to Styes in Children
Healthy eyelids have the ability to defend against the invasion of external pathogens. Children are unaware and often cry and rub their eyes with dirty hands, which allows bacteria to enter. The bacteria that cause styes are mostly Staphylococcus aureus, so styes are mostly purulent inflammation.
Styes, also known as "pinkeye," are acute suppurative inflammations of the sebaceous glands or meibomian glands near the eyelash follicles. They are common eye diseases in children. Healthy eyelids have the ability to defend against the invasion of external pathogens. Children are unaware and often cry and rub their eyes with dirty hands, allowing bacteria to enter. The bacteria that cause styes are mostly Staphylococcus aureus, so styes are mostly purulent inflammations. When children have various systemic diseases, their overall resistance decreases, making them more susceptible to styes.
