Styes, though small, can be extremely uncomfortable and even hurting. Understanding what causes them, their risks, and how to effectively treat them can relieve discomfort and prevent outbreak.
Let’s explore these aspects to provide with valuable knowledge about managing styes.
Understanding Styes:
Definition: Know what a stye is—an inflamed oil gland along the edge of the eyelid, usually caused by a bacterial infection.
Symptoms: Consider common symptoms, such as redness, swelling, tenderness, and a feeling of grittiness or foreign body sensation in the eye.
Types: Differentiate between external styes (happening at the base of an eyelash) and internal styes (growing on the inner surface of the eyelid).
Causes and Risk Factors:
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