A stye, also called a hordeolum, is a bacterial infection of an oil gland in the eyelid. Styes are usually not serious and often go away on their own within a week. However, they can be painful and cause the area around the eye to be red and swollen. In some cases, a stye can cause a headache.
The pain of a stye is caused by the inflammation of the eyelid. The inflammation can also spread to the surrounding tissues, causing a headache. The headache is usually throbbing and worse when you bend over or lie down. It can also make your eye water.
If you have a stye, you should see your doctor. They can prescribe antibiotics to clear up the infection, and they can also drain the stye. This can help to relieve the pain and prevent the stye from coming back.
In most cases, a stye will go away on its own within a week. However, if it does not, or if it keeps coming back, you should see your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of a stye in the eye?
Symptoms of a stye in the eye may include: 1 eyelid swelling 2 yellowish discharge 3 sensitivity to light ( photophobia) 4 feeling like there’s something in the eye 5 a gritty feeling in the eye 6 watery eye 7 a crust that forms on the edge of the eyelid.
What is the difference between a stye and a headache?
A stye is a small, yellowish spot at the center of the bump that develops as pus expands in the area. A headache is a pain between your eyes and brain is connected.
What is the cause of stye?
The most common cause of styes is Staphylococcus, a type of bacteria that live on your skin and are normally harmless. When the bacteria are transferred to your eye and become trapped in a gland or hair follicle, they cause an infection. Other risk factors for developing a stye include: warmongering, contact sports, contact lens use, having allergies to certain foods (including seafood), and being close to someone who has a stye.
Are You at increased risk of eyelid styes?
You are at increased risk of eyelid styes if you: Experience frequent episodes of blepharitis, a chronic inflammation along the edge of the eyelid. Touch your eyes with unwashed hands or insert your contact lenses without thoroughly disinfecting them first. Use old or expired cosmetics.
What are the signs and symptoms of a stye?
A stye is a red lump on your eyelid that looks like a boil or a pimple. The lump may feel painful and cause eyelid swelling and tearing.
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