Patient's question:
Basic Information: Female, 4 years oldDisease/Symptom: External self-ulceration with purulent discharge from the eyelid
Condition Description: Unsure if it's a hordeolum or chalazion, the eyelid has been self-ulcerating with purulent discharge for half a month, leaving a small lump, soft, 0.5 cm. The doctor always prescribes anti-inflammatory treatment and refuses surgery. What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, it's a pleasure to explain this to you. The similarities between the two are small bumps under the eyelid. A stye is a purulent inflammation, usually accompanied by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, while a chalazion is a non-purulent inflammation, so it won't cause pain or redness. However, it is extremely difficult to distinguish between an infected chalazion and a stye. If treatment is needed, it is recommended to go to a formal hospital for medical treatment. Corresponding treatment should be carried out based on the diagnosis. Regardless of the method used, it must be appropriate.