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Are chalazia considered as tumour?
No, chalazia are non cancerous benign lump. They are neither tumour nor growth. They are due to blockage and subsequent accumulation of oily secretion of meibomian gland. Since the secretion fails to get drained, they form cyst like lump which looks like growth but is not.
Though, rarely recurrent and multiple chalazia can be sign of skin cancer. Hence every case of chalazia must be investigated and treated. Opt for constitutional and holistic homeopathic treatment to remove predisposal tendency towards recurrent chalazion.
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I am 32 years old lady. I had chalazion two times in the past, on my left upper eyelid. They were of small size and regressed themselves. What should I do to prevent their future recurrence?
Since you had recurrent chalazia in the past; it seems you have a genetic or constitutional predisposition towards chalazia. Hence you should opt for homeopathic treatment at the earliest since homeopathy can treat the constitutional tendency towards any diseases with its holistic and individualistic approach. Also under mentioned simple home measures will help you in preventing recurrence-
- Apply light pressure with your thumb or finger on the affected area and massage very gently in the direction of eyelashes for few minutes. Repeat this for 5-6 times a day. But be gentle and careful not to hurt your eyes.
- Keep your eyelashes clean. Rinse them with solution of clean warm water and mild baby shampoo. Wash your eyes twice daily.
- Apply hot towel compress on both eyes every night before sleeping. Warm towel application on chalazion may open the blockage of meibomian gland. Dip and soak a clean towel in warm water, squeeze out excess water and apply on affected eyelid for 7-8 minutes. Repeat the procedure for 15-20 minutes. This will ease swelling and will promote better drainage. Water should be warm and not burning hot.
- Never touch your eyes with dirty hands or cloth.
- Protect your eyes from dirt, dust, grease etc.
- Use good quality eye make up and change the product every six months.
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I am suffering from chalazion since last 4 weeks. I had been advised surgery to remove the same but i am scared of operation. Can homeopathy help me?
Yes, definitely. Homeopathy has amazing results in treatment of chalazion where surgery is advised. Homeopathy has an excellent success rate in treatment for chalazion. It corrects the genetic predisposition and susceptibility towards chalazion. Homeopathic medicines are non toxic, harmless and side effect free since dosages are minute.
Homeopathic medicine when correctly prescribed has the power to relieve the blockage of meibomian gland opening and facilitate the drainage of trapped oily substance, which reduces the size of chalazion and regress it gradually. Moreover it does not cause any side effect. Since homeopathic medicines are constitutionally and holistically prescribed, they also remove the tendency towards recurrence of chalazion without any side effects.
But again results and prognosis may vary from case to case and depends on many factors including size and duration of chalazia, complications caused by it (if any), age and pre-existing disease of patient, his response towards medicines, etc.
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What are the common Dos and Don'ts in case of chalazion?
Some home measures and basic eye hygiene measures are of great help in case of chalazion. Dos and don'ts are listed below:
Dos:
- Dip and soak a clean towel in warm water, squeeze out excess water and apply on affected eyelid for 7-8 minutes. Repeat the procedure for 15-20 minutes. This will ease swelling and will promote better drainage.
- Apply light pressure with your thumb or finger on the affected area and massage very gently for few minutes. Repeat this for 5-6 times a day.
- Keep your eyelashes clean. Rinse them with solution of clean warm water and mild baby shampoo. Wash your eyes twice daily.
- Take rest if you have acute inflammatory condition.
- Exercise adequately and maintain good immunity with balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Don'ts:
- Do not try to squeeze or scratch the chalazion.
- Avoid applying make-up or cosmetic products in eyes until chalazion is resolved.
- Do not touch eyes with dirty hands.
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Are styes same as chalazion? If no, how are they different?
No, though both styes and chalazion are very similar to each other, they are different condition. They are mostly confusing conditions and cannot be differentiated by normal people; only experts can diagnose correctly after carefully looking at them.
Styes are infectious conditions and mostly due to bacterial causes. While chalazion is non infectious and is due to blockage of lubricating fluid secreting meibomian gland. Both styes and chalazion affect eyelids. Styes are mostly painful, red, inflamed and pus may ooze out of them. Mostly chalazia are painless lump but if are infected they can also manifest similar symptoms like styes.
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Can chalazion spread from one person to another?
No, since chalazion is not an infection, it cannot spread from one to another person or even from one eye to another eye of affected person.
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Can chalazion be life threatening?
No, most cases of chalazia regress themselves and are not life threatening. But if; chalazia do not regress even after a month and increase in size it can put pressure on eyeball causing astigmatism. Astigmatism is the abnormal curvature of cornea. It can cause difficulty in proper vision. This can raise the need to go under knife. Also if chalazia are infected they can cause a dangerous eye infection known as Orbital cellulitis. Partially treated or ignored cases can lead to recurrence. Occasionally repeated or multiple chalazia can be sign of skin cancer which can be fatal. Only delayed cases or those with complications are fatal.
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What is the recommended diet for chalazion?
Below mentioned diet is recommended for chalazion condition-
- Vitamins A, C and E are believed to fight infections and therefore play a crucial role in chalazion complication prevention. Consume sunflower seeds and oil, pistachio, meat, fish, chicken, banana, avocadoes, spinach, asparagus, tomatoes, broccoli, watermelon, citrus fruits, leafy vegetables, nuts etc. It helps in increasing immunity to fight from infection.
- Include turmeric, garlic, onions, basil, thyme, oregano, fenugreek in your food which helps in increasing the immunity.
- Consume more vegetables and fruits.
- Consume adequate water to maintain good hydration.
- Avoid fried, fatty foods, refined and high processed foods, artificial and sugary foods, etc.
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How can chalazion be prevented?
Following measures are beneficial in preventing chalazion-
- Apply hot towel compress on both eyes for 5-10 minutes every night before sleeping and gently clean the lid margins to prevent blockage of oil glands of eyes.
- Clean eyelashes daily to remove bacteria, dirt etc.
- Avoid touching your eyes with unclean hands or handkerchief since dirt in them can block oil glands resulting in chalazion.
- Exercise adequately and maintain good immunity with balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
- Maintain routine eyelid hygiene measures.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes which can irritate them.
- Protect your eyes from dirt, dust, pollution, smoke.
- Use good quality eye make-up and change them, preferably every six months.
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Which homeopathic medicines are generally used to treat chalazion?
Homeopathic medicines are potentised in a dynamic plane which raises their curative and healing power facilitating natural and holistic healing. Homeopathic medicines are non toxic, harmless and side effect free since dosages are minute. Homeopathy is capable to prevent you from going under knife. It reduces need for surgical intervention. Homeopathy will not reduce symptoms but will also make sure that it does not reoccur. Homeopathic medicines are safe, side effect free, easy to administered and well proved. Homeopathy is a logical, safe and quick mode of treatment. It is also capable of managing severe complication of chalazion too.
There are more than 100 remedies for chalazion in our treasury of medicines. Few of our amazing remedies include Graphites, Silicea, Belladonna,Thuja occidentalis, Conium etc. Note- please do not indulge in self medication. It may be harmful to your health.
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How will homeopathy help in dealing with chalazion?
Homeopathy can treat chalazion efficiently. It provides treatment for chalazion with incomparable excellence. Homeopathy will regress it and treats it from the roots. Homeopathy can successfully treat the chalazion without the intervention of surgery. Hence the side effect and risks involved in surgery are not present in homeopathy.
Homeopathy is proficient in managing and treating chalazion. It corrects the genetic predisposition and susceptibility towards chalazion. Homeopathy believes that all external manifestation of a disease is due to internal disturbances within the body. So it believes in eliminating root cause and not merely suppressing it. Homeopathy treats both acute and chronic cases of chalazion very effectively and also helps in preventing relapse of the condition. Also it makes sure that disease does not recur again. Homeopathic medicines are non toxic, harmless and side effect free since dosages are minute moreover, none of the medicines cause any unwanted side effects.Homeopathy has given astonishing results to many patients suffering from chalazion.
