What Does A Bump On Eye Lid Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2014

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Question : Since last few days my wife has developed a bump on her right eye lid(lower corner).
It is itching and painfull. What should be remedy for this.

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is inflammation of lid glands ike hordeolum.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic.

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

It seems from the history that your wife is having a bump on the eyelid associated with pain.
This indicates a inflammatory swelling of the glands of eyelids like hordeolum externum or hordeolum internum.
I treat these conditions with antibiotic eye ointment like ciplox eye ointment and oral analgesic tablets. Apllying hot compression provides symptomatic relief.

If possible do send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (3 hours later)

How can I send photo, no attachment option, if you share your email ID I'll send it there.

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Attachment option is present.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for follow up

Attachment option is there please call our technical department or customer service they will assist you, if you are not getting it let me know.

Thank you
With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (6 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is hordeolum externum.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up question.

I saw the photo attached with the question.
It is hordeolum externum and the treatment is by use of antibiotic eye ointment and oral analgesic tablets as advised by me. Applying hot compression provides symptomatic relief.

The condition should resolve with proper treatment by 7-10 days.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (28 minutes later)

ciplox eye ointment and what is oral analgesic tablets , please name the tablet.
And dose for each medicine, what is the frequncy to apply ciplox .

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ciplox eye droos during day and ointment at night.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up question.

I usually treat hordeolum with antibiotic eye drops and eye ointments like ciplox eye drops, one drop 3-4 times a day and ciplox eye ointment at night time.
Analgesic tablets like diclofenac 50 mg is required once a day or twice a day depending on the severity of pain. Analgesic tablets have to be taken after food and if required with anti gastric tablets like rantac 150 mg to prevent gastritis caused by these drugs.
Along with this hot compression by a clean cloth dipped in warm water provides quick relief.
Do consult your doctor for prescription of drugs or if the condition does not resolve over 7 days.

Hope the information is helpful to you.

Thank you
With regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar