How to treat stye in children? The scientific method is this

If a child has a stye in the eye, parents don't need to worry too much. This problem is not difficult to solve, but it should not be taken lightly. Instead, scientific treatment methods should be followed, such as local hot compresses. If the condition is severe, antibiotics can be used for treatment.

1. Apply local hot compress to promote suppuration. Mild inflammation can also disappear completely after hot compress.

2. Systemic and local antibiotic treatment can promote the disappearance of inflammation. Penicillin antibiotics can be taken orally, injected intramuscularly or intravenously, and they are very effective against pyogenic bacteria. Eye drops can be applied topically, generally 0.25% chloramphenicol eye drops are sufficient. If there is a lot of secretion, rifampicin eye drops can be used for better results. Children can apply chloramphenicol eye ointment after falling asleep.

3. Make an incision and drain the pus; do not wait until it breaks on its own. This can reduce the patient's pain and shorten the course of treatment.

When pus heads appear, do not squeeze them with your hands, because the eyelids are rich in blood vessels, the ocular veins are connected to the veins in the orbit, and to the cavernous sinuses in the skull, and the ophthalmic veins have no venous valves, so blood can flow back in all directions. Squeezing them can spread the inflammation and cause serious complications, such as orbital cellulitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis, and even sepsis, which can be life-threatening. Do not rub your eyes with dirty hands to avoid bringing bacteria into the eyes and causing infection.

4. Wiping the roots of eyelashes with an alcohol cotton ball is very effective. The method is: when the disease begins - eyelid itching, redness, swelling or pain appear, immediately wipe the eyelashes with an alcohol cotton ball. Keep your eyes closed when wiping, and use an alcohol cotton ball (not too wet, squeeze out some alcohol if it is too wet) to gently rub back and forth at the root of the eyelashes a few times. Your eyes will feel hot after rubbing (do not open your eyes when hot, otherwise the alcohol will penetrate into your eyes and cause eye pain), and open your eyes after the heat has passed. Just apply it 2 to 3 times a day to reduce swelling.