Stye is an infection of glands in the eyelids. It is a red, hard lump formed on the eyelids, which causes pain and discomfort. The lump is filled with pus and will sink in some days. It appears on the outer edges of the eyelids, but sometimes it can appear in the inner regions too.
This condition is caused due to various reasons like bacterial infection, hormonal changes or stress. The symptoms are appearance of a pimple like raised lump on eyelids, burning sensation, swelling and pain in eyelids, tenderness, watery eyes, frequent blinking, and sensitivity to light. Stye is harmless and will not damage the eye. It can be easily treated with some home remedies.
Home Remedies For Eye Stye
Warm Compress
Warm compress is the best method to treat eye stye. Take a clean, soft cloth and wet it in hot water and place it on the stye for ten minutes. Make sure the temperature of the water is tolerable and does not burn the skin.Repeat this procedure for four or five times in a day until the stye disappears. Application of heat enhances blood circulation in the area thereby increasing the white blood cells in the eyelids, which will reduce the infection.
Turmeric
Take one-teaspoon of turmeric powder and add this to two glasses of water. Boil this water until it reduces to half the quantity. Cool the solution and strain it using a muslin cloth. Use this as eye drops thrice a day.relieving pain Turmeric has anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties, which help in. It reduces irritation and swelling immediately. Turmeric is used as an antiseptic to heal wounds and infections as well.
Coriander Seeds
Take some coriander seeds and soak it in water overnight. Strain the solution and use this water to wash your eyes in the morning. You can also boil some coriander seeds in a glass of water, strain the seeds, and use the water to wash the eyes.Repeat this procedure at least five times in a day. It has antibacterial properties and is quite beneficial for the problem. It reduces pain and swelling immediately.
Tea Bags
Using tea bags is effective for treating stye. Soak a tea bag in lukewarm water and place this over stye. Leave it for 10 minutes. This will minimize stye to half its size due to the tannic acid present in tea. Once the tea bag dries, soak it again in lukewarm water and place it on the stye. Continue this until you get relief. Tea has antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It is best for treating staph infections too.
Guava Leaves Compress
Take some fresh guava leaves and wash them thoroughly. Boil these leaves with some water in a beaker and wrap them in a piece of clean, soft cloth and use this as warm compress on the stye.This helps reducing pain, redness and swelling of the eye. Guava leaves have effective healing properties. The leaves are also known for their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It acts as a natural coolant.
Alum
Take a glass of water and add three granules of alum to it. Dissolve it well and use this to rinse the eye as eyewash. Repeat this four to five times a day till the stye heals completely. Alum is an astringent.
Clove
Take a clove and rub it in a few drops of water to make a paste. Apply this paste on the stye and the skin around it. Allow it to dry. When it dries, it can be brushed off as it will become powder. This can be done every 6 hours once to treat stye.It will give great relief from the problem. Clove has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antispasmodic properties. Care should be taken not to apply this clove paste inside the eyes as it might worsen the condition causing irritation and discomfort.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
