Styming A Stye
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Styming A Stye
Styes are bacterial infections within an oil gland on the edge of an eyelid and the small pimple-like eruption is actually inflamed eye tissue. The best thing to do for them is to apply hot compresses to the eye area for 10 minutes four to six times daily. This relieves discomfort and helps bring the stye to a head, which will allow it to drain. If you are getting styes frequently, this may mean you are deficient in Vitamin A, so supplement with between 25,000 and 50,000 IU daily (but do not exceed 10,000 IU if you are pregnant). Also, prepare raspberry leaf tea and use it as an eyewash. Its antibacterial properties help prevent styes. It's fine to use commerically prepared tea bags. Let the tea cool to room temperature. DO NOT attempt to squeeze the stye because this can cause the infection to spread into the bloodstream, which can then cause systemic illness. Seek medical attention if stye does not heal promptly.
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