Barley internal in the lower eyelid: treatment, possible causes and consequences

Meibomite - the so-called inflammation of the meibomian sebaceous glands located at the edges of both eyelids, or barley inner on the lower eyelid. Treatment will be discussed in detail in this article.

The cause of pathology is most often staphylococcal infection. Thanks to this pathogen, external barley also develops, namely an acute inflammatory reaction with pus.

Description of the disease

Brews internal barley in the conjunctival sac of the eye. This disease occurs in a less acute form than ordinary barley, but it suffices to discomfort and unpleasant sensations. When symptoms of this disease appear, it is advisable to consult the oculist for help in the treatment and for the prevention of complications.

The course of the disease different people suffer differently. Some easily tolerate inflammation, for others it is accompanied by intolerable pain. And this is due to the individual characteristics of the organism and the severity of the inflammatory process that originated inside the century.

Symptomatic of internal barley

The inner barley in the lower eyelid (under the eyelid) manifests itself as follows:

• The edge of the age is inflamed;
• swelling;
• Swelling;
• Sharp soreness;
• Reddening of the conjunctiva (a thin transparent tissue that covers the eye from the outside);
• After two or four days on the top of the swelling formed a head of white or yellowish color.
• The disease can be accompanied by headaches, a rise in body temperature, an increase in the nearest lymph nodes.

The causes and treatment of inner barley in the lower eyelid are often interrelated.

What's next?

The further course of the disease can take place in three directions: the barley is opened inside the conjunctival sac (inside the lower eyelid), it dissolves under the influence of the treatment or can go on into a chronic form.

In addition to pain, inner barley can deliver a patient and cosmetic discomfort, spoiling his appearance. Do not delay with the reference for help to the ophthalmologist at occurrence of the first symptoms meibomite. It is recommended to find out the cause of the inflammation, in order to avoid in the future that the barley will reappear in the lower eyelid. Treatment should be timely, it will help to avoid complications.

Causes of the disease

The appearance of internal barley can be caused by various factors. For a more accurate explanation of the reasons, it is worth analyzing the state of the organism for 2-3 weeks.

The provoking factors can serve as the following:

• Chronic diseases of the intestine and stomach;
• Bacterial infections, most often caused by Staphylococcus aureus;
• Decreased immunity (eg after a cold);
• Hypothermia of the body ;
• Demodicosis;
• avitaminosis;
• Disorders in the endocrine system;
• Blepharitis.

For the purpose of prevention, immunity should be strengthened, inflammation avoided, and chronic diseases sanitized. Then do not bother the inner barley in the lower eyelid. The treatment is discussed below.

How to cure inner barley?

Without proper treatment, the patient will suffer from severe pain and discomfort. Samorassasyvanie internal barley is extremely rare. And even more often goes into the form of a chronic disease, periodically inflamed and delivering a lot of trouble.

Even more serious complications can arise if to open at home barley inner in the lower eyelid. Treatment will be complicated.

Do not start the disease, seek medical help from qualified specialists in a timely manner.

Barley treatment in the initial stage

When the disease is still at an early stage, the treatment will be as follows:

1. Dry heat. For these purposes, a blue or UHF lamp is a good choice. Use of compresses and lotions is not recommended. Because the development of skin miceration. As a result, the infection will end up in the surrounding tissue.
2. Alcohol and greens for lubricating the skin. You can repeat this procedure three times a day.
3. Burying in the eyes of "Floxal", "Levomycetin", "Tsyprolet", "Dexamtazone". All these are eye drops that kill the infection. For these purposes, suitable antibacterial ointments. Doctors often appoint "Tetracycline", "Hydrocortisone", ointment "Floxal". In addition to antibacterial, these drugs have an anti-inflammatory effect. Sometimes use combined drugs ("Tebridex" in the form of ointments and drops).
   

Main methods of therapy

Treatment of ripened barley is a long process. It consists of the following:

• It is necessary to carefully observe personal hygiene: every day, rinse your eyes with filtered water, resulting in eyelids should not have any make-up, you need to use a personal towel, often wash your hands with soap, you should abandon contact lenses.
• The treatment procedure is carried out with a cotton swab, which was previously moistened in green or alcohol. It should be carried out by a specialist with a medical background in order to avoid a burn of the mucous membrane of the eye. Self-medication in general is best not to deal with.
• Following the prescription of the doctor, the following solutions are produced: 20-30% albucid, 10% sulfapiridazine sodium, 1% solutions of penicillin or erythromycin, hormonal drops (0.3% prednisolone, 1% hydrocortisone). Installations are carried out 3-4 times a day.

What are the other ways to treat internal barley in the lower eyelid?

• The inner surface of the eyelid with an abscess is treated with ophthalmic ointments that contain sulfonamides or antibiotics, 1% with yellow mercury ointment.
• The use of moist compresses and lotions can lead to infection in the ducts of the sebaceous glands, and hence to repeated inflammation, so it is highly discouraged. Tea bags cosmetic oils do not bring any benefit, but on the contrary can worsen the situation.
• General antibiotic therapy is prescribed when the temperature rises.
• About the surgical intervention and dissection of the formed abscess (or, as it is also called, abscess) the decision is made only by the ophthalmologist.

This is the main treatment for barley in the lower eyelid. What to do, it became clear.

There is also a therapy of chronic internal barley. Since, like all staphylococcal infections, this ailment often recurs, it is necessary to follow certain rules. These include the use of fortifying drugs and vitamins to increase the body's defenses. Properly balanced nutrition can be very effective. In addition, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination.

Timely, and most importantly, the right treatment leads to complete recovery and helps to avoid repeated relapses and complications. The full course of treatment of internal barley and its accompanying diseases will save the patient from the development of possible complications. And the ripened barley will resolve without a trace. Failure to comply with the prescription of an ophthalmologist and self-medication can lead to various complications.

Very dangerous inner barley in the lower eyelid. Treatment and reasons we have considered, we will pass to possible consequences.

Effects

Self-medication and piercing of internal barley at home can lead to the emergence of extensive infection, the consequences of which can lead to serious complications and treatment in a hospital:

• Chalazion - an inflammation of the cartilage, located near the meibomian gland, after not treated barley within the century;
• meningitis;
• Thrombosis of the veins of the brain (for example, the cavernous sinus of the brain);
• Phlegmon of the orbit;
• Death (death).

Conclusion

Meibomite - a very unpleasant disease that causes sharp or cutting pain in the eye, a feeling of discomfort, you want to get rid of it as soon as possible. It is dangerous to engage in self-medication and also to recklessly wait for the barley to open spontaneously. Compliance with hygiene standards, full treatment and the performance of all appointments of a doctor - only this can provide you a full recovery. We examined the causes, the treatment of internal barley.