In a number of eye diseases, infectious inflammations are often found, especially in childhood and adolescence. Although most of the eye is safely hidden in the deepening of the skull and is protected by the orbital tissues, nevertheless, some functional structures are in direct contact with the environment and are constantly threatened infection. If there is infection of the eyelids, then the danger of spreading infection to the eye shells is large enough. Therefore, the disease of the eyelids (for example, barley) refers to ophthalmic diseases.
Content
1Definition of disease
2Causes
3Symptoms
4Possible complications
5Treatment
5.1Medication Therapy
5.2Folk remedies
6Prevention
7Video
8conclusions
Definition of disease
Each hair grows from a kind of hair follicle - a follicle that provides nutrition and good growth.Eyelashes are not an exception - they are also varieties of hair. However, in addition to the follicles along the edge of the eyelids, there are also meibomian glands (or modified sebaceous glands) that provide eyelids with special lubrication and protect them from wetting with tears.
When a microbial agent is activated in the follicle or gland, the exit channel is clogged, and the purulent contents (dead cells and bacteria, the products of the life of microorganisms) begins to accumulate under the skin, causing inflammation.Thus, barley and meibomite (inner barley) are formed.
If the activation occurs not at the edge of the eyelid, but in its middle, the abscess begins to form in the thickness of the century - meibomite (inner barley) develops. Such education already carries an increased threat of complications - after all, in the case of spontaneous breakthrough (most often - from the inside of the century), infection of the eye shells.
Causes
The main cause of the appearance of barley is activation of the penetrating microorganism.In 90% of cases, the causative agent is Staphylococcus aureus, although sometimes a mite demodex infection or fungus can occur.
How does penetration occur? In most cases, these are dirty hands or contact with an infected object - cosmetics, a towel, drops for the eyes.Typically, most infections occur in childhood or adolescence, which is largely due to not fully formed immunity.In addition, an additional provocative factor is the non-observance of personal hygiene rules.
However, in most cases, the development of barley predisposes still a lowered level of immunity. And here the frequency of the appearance of pathology is significantly influenced by the presence or absence of the following conditions:
Metabolic disorders, hypovitaminosis;
Subcooling, local or general;
Anemia (anemia);
Chronic pathologies of a systemic nature(Gastrointestinal tract, endocrine, vascular, etc. );
Chronic inflammation foci in the body (caries, tonsillitis, sinusitis);
Hereditary predisposition;
Strong physical or nervous exhaustion.
The appearance of barley, especially with frequent relapses, indicates that the body can not cope with a common infection. And this is already an alarming bell, which requires careful study and clarification of the true cause. If the appearance of barley in childhood and adolescence can still be attributed to non-compliance with hygiene rules, the development of pathology in older adults, as a rule, always indicates the presence of a hidden pathology.
Symptoms
The main sign of the approaching inflammation is an unbearable itch in the area of the affected area, accompanied by some swelling and redness.Within 2-3 days the barley "is going to" appear, declaring itself and the pain sensations of increasing strength. Sometimes it develops so rapidly that the affected eyelid can not be closed because of severe swelling.
If the inflammation develops too quickly or the lesions are multiple, there may be a common symptom of the ailment:
Increased t;
Increased submandibular and parotid lymph nodes;
Headache.
A few days later, at the edge of the eyelash, a pustule forms at the site of the inflammation- a purulent head, and after 3-4 days with a favorable scenario of events, it spontaneously opens with the expiration of pus. After that, the symptoms subside, and there are no traces left on the site of the inflammation.
Important!When forming meibomite or too prolonged ripening of barley, it is necessary to visit doctor, because with the breakthrough of the abscess into the tissues of the eyelid or orbit, the consequences can be the most adverse.
Possible complications
Most often barley safely breaks out with the expiration of the contents, after which the site of inflammation heals.However, in some cases, as well as when trying to squeeze out an abscess on its own, an unfavorable development of events is possible. If you notice that your barley grows in size, with the inflammation begins to "blur" on the surrounding areas, try to get to the doctor's office as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the probability of serious complications is high:
Phlegmon of the orbit- purulent inflammation of orbital fiber (okolaglaznyh tissues);
Thrombophlebitis of orbital veins- Acute inflammatory process in the veins;
Multiple abscesses of the century- the formation of limited morbid foci with purulent contents;
Halyazion- formation of a small seal along the edge or in the thickness of the century, which is often only a cosmetic defect;
Meningitis- Inflammation of the meninges;
Sepsis- blood poisoning.
Development of severe complications is the most unfavorable variant, which can become a reality only if untimely medical help or self-treatment. Therefore, to prevent them is quite simple - one should only take to manifestations of pathology with due responsibility.
Treatment
Diagnosis of barley- The process is very simple and does not require additional equipment. This occurs with a routine visual examination of the ophthalmologist and listening to patient complaints. If there is a need, at a certain stage of maturation of barley, a doctor can help break through the abscess and instruct the patient about further medical manipulations.
Medication Therapy
With the successful development of events, as a rule, the process passes without the use of medicines.Sometimes a doctor can recommend to a patient the use of certain medications:
At the onset of inflammation, wiping with a sterile cotton swab dipped in an antiseptic solution(alcohol, iodine, zelenki), can stop the development of the infection and even suppress it;
In this case, you should be very careful - the antiseptic is for the skin, not the mucous eye;
For preventive purposesantibiotic use is possible(tetracycline or hydrocortisone ointment, drops of Ofloxacin, Gentamicin and others. ), again only after the doctor's recommendations.Tetracycline ointment is used in the treatment of barley
At the maturation stage of barley, a physician can recommend physiotherapy with the use of dry heat - UHF, tube-quartz, etc. Wet compresses are categorically contraindicated, since they can lead to the formation of new abscesses. If the disease recursive, then the methods used are vitamin therapy, autohemotherapy, UFOs, as well as general strengthening measures to raise the level general immunity.
Folk remedies
In folk medicine, there are many effective prescriptions, and some of them can stop the development of barley already with the onset of inflammation:
Warming procedures(boiled egg, salt or flaxseed in a bag) with dry heat can greatly accelerate the ripening of the abscess, but only in the first days;
To make lotions with a soda solution - at the very first stage (1 h. l. a glass of boiled water);
Lubricate the juice of garlic place of future barley - the site of inflammation;
Make lotions from the laurel leaf- several leaves on a glass of boiling water;
Grass to brew the eye (2 h. l. on 200 ml) and to insist within 8 minutes, to do lotions several times a day;
Make lotions from diluted in half with water with aloe juice several times a day. The leaf should be taken from the plant no less than 3 years old, having previously held it in a dark place;
To purify the blood with relapsing barley, chew the flowers of tansy (several small flowers) 4-5 times a day, washing them with water;
Do a compress of dampened in castor oil gauze, folded in several layers. Compress to apply at night, treatment course - 2-3 sessions;
Drink fresh liquid brewer's yeast to 100 ml three times a day.The course of treatment is 10 days.
Folk remedies can only be used after consultation with an ophthalmologist, since many plant components have the properties of allergens and can cause inflammation, but already completely other nature.
Prevention
To avoid infection of the eyelids and infecting them with pathogenic microbes, simple preventive measures should be applied:
Do not rub your eyes with dirty hands, and teach your child that;
To observe sanitary norms when using cosmetics and personal hygiene products;
In time to eliminate chronic foci of inflammation in the body;
Treat chronic diseases regularly with affordable means, avoiding exacerbations;
Avoid any hypothermia;
Pay special attention to the general level of immunity.
In preventive measures, two factors are crucial: compliance with hygiene standards and strong immunity.
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Video
conclusions
Barley at first glance may seem quite an ordinary phenomenon in the practice of ophthalmology, which can not cause in the diagnosis and treatment of special problems. And in most cases it is. Of course, with a high level of body defenses.
However, nevertheless, with improper or untimely treatment, barley can bring a lot of trouble, and some of them are quite serious. Self-opening an abscess, delaying its maturation, forming meibomite - any of these phenomena can lead to infection of surrounding tissues. And the eye and orbit are located in close proximity to the brain, and their inflammation can spread to adjacent areas with all the ensuing consequences.
Therefore, when developing barley in an unconventional scenario, do not expect complications, but try to get to the doctor as soon as possible. Thus, you will significantly increase the chances of a favorable outcome.
Also, read about what drops are used to treat barley, and what ointments are used for the same purposes.
