Barley begins on the eye: what to do? How to cope with the disease?

Eyes - a visiting card when meeting people. According to the state of the eye, one can determine the state of health of a particular person. Catarrhal and viral diseases cause severe discomfort. With their development, the eyes can blush, swell, fester. Infectious pathologies are more dangerous, they can require expensive treatment. Symptoms of ophthalmic diseases force us to consult a doctor, and barley is perceived as an innocuous phenomenon. In fact, barley is dangerous complications. The consequences of an ailment can disrupt the functioning of the organs of vision.

Definition of disease

Barley is an infectious immunosuppressive disease. It manifests itself as a purulent-inflammatory process, which is localized in the follicles of the eyelashes. The upper or lower eyelid is affected.Inflammation is formed inside or on the edge of the eyelid.

Classification of the disease depends on where exactly the inflammatory process is located. Depending on which glands have been affected (sebaceous or membrane), distinguish between the internal and external barley.Pathology develops if the body gets staphylococcus aureus. It is this pathogen that causes inflammatory reactions.

If the iron is damaged, it can not function fully. The glands located in the century protect the eyes from the sun, wind, foreign bodies. Their defeat leads to the fact that the organs of vision become more vulnerable.

Causes

Among them are the following:

1. Weakened immunity against the background of colds.
2. Avitaminosis, both seasonal and chronic.
3. Diabetes mellitus is a systemic metabolic disorder.
4. Diseases of the digestive system(gastritis, colitis, stomach ulcer).
5. Subcutaneous infection. Barley can form against the background of demodecosis, furunculosis.
6. Blepharitis is associated with exposure to Staphylococcus aureus.Parallel to this disease, barley may develop.

The abscess is not transmitted from person to person. If you notice signs of barley, try not to rub eyes. You can touch the eyelids with dirty hands and infect the ciliary follicles. To avoid this, you should restrain yourself, then the risk of infection will be minimized.

Symptoms

Among them:

• redness of the eyelids;
• itching and swelling;
• the formation of one or more abscesses at the site of inflammation (in such abscesses, as a rule, the surface quickly swells, after 4 days the exudate exits outwards).
• temperature increase, an increase in regional lymph nodes (not always).

After the detection of barley, you need to see a doctor, especially if the temperature is raised. Do not allow the hearth to begin to fester again.

With illiterate treatment, barley recurs.Remember that the eyes are sensitive and vulnerable. The skin around them is thinner, so it is more prone to infection. If you touch the mucous membrane or eyelids with unwashed hands, conjunctivitis may develop. Regarding the ways of infection, their 2: contact and hematogenous. It happens that the infectious focus is localized in the digestive organs, with the blood flow the infection spreads through the body. As a result, it falls into the glands of the century.

Possible complications

Barley can provoke allergic or infectious conjunctivitis.Complication is also keratitis (inflammation of the cornea). With this disease, the cornea becomes turbid, the person feels pain in the eyes. Other complications include abscess of orbit and phlegmon.

The development of haljason is the most common complication of barley on the eye.

Treatment

Than to treat barley on eyes: medicamental, national and surgical methods are resulted more low.

Medication

Barley requires professional treatment.Independent therapy can lead to the fact that the infection will penetrate into the deep tissues, as a result, there will be conjunctivitis. Treatment depends on the stage of the disease. It is necessary to give preference to professional methods, folk - to use in addition.

If you notice signs of abscess, treat it with ethyl sports. The alternative is green or iodine. To accelerate maturation, the doctor recommends UHF therapy. The procedure is only indicated if the disease is not accompanied by a temperature.

1. Antibacterial drops.The claimed agent is Levomycetin, Tsipromed, Floxal. Drops are instilled several times a day (the doctor indicates a specific dosage). Therapy with Levomycetin lasts 7 days. Depending on the nature of the disease, treatment can be prolonged.
2. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ointments.They accelerate the healing of the abscess. Periodicity of tetracycline ointment application - 2 times a day. These include Tetracycline, Erythromycin, Hydrocortisone. Although the latter is most often used for allergies, it successfully fights the symptoms of barley.
3. If the disease recurs, funds are allocated to strengthen immunity.Recommended vitamins, adaptogens.

   Ointment Hydrocortisone is used in the treatment of barley

Surgically

With a large abscess, drainage is prescribed.In the area where the exudate accumulated, a puncture is made, the pus is carefully removed. The doctor removes a pair of eyelashes, this is due to the fact that the tissues around them are infected.

Surgical removal of barley

Manipulation conducted by a specialist. Self-extrusion of the abscess can lead to infection of the blood.

People's means

Unconventional therapy is not shown to all. If there is hypersensitivity to the components of a particular medicine, it is worth not to apply.

If the infectious focus is affected by a hot product, the infection can spread to the orbit. Any folk remedy is applied with the permission of the doctor.

1. Vegetable broths.As we have already said, they are combined with antibacterial agents. To make a decoction with fennel, you need to take 30 g of dried plants and pour 200 ml of boiling water. The mixture is determined for a water bath, it cools down for 15 minutes after which it becomes ready for use. Strain the received medicine, apply at a stage when the abscess ripens.
2. Chamomile, Calendula and St. John's wort. You need to take 15 grams and mix. Herbs are poured 200 ml of boiling water. Wait until the product has cooled, then moisten the cotton swab in it, treat the barley.
3. Enchantment.One tablespoon of herbs should be poured 200 ml of boiling water. The mixture is infused for 10 minutes. When it cools down, strain it. The cotton disc is wetted in the solution of the ovary and applied to the eyelid.
4. Aloe. Take the leaf of the plant thoroughly rinse and grind. Aloe is poured 250 ml of warm water, then - put in a dark place is maintained. Wait 8 hours, then strain and use the resulting lotion. The solution is applied to wadded disks, they are applied to the eyelids for 15 minutes.
5. Carrot juice and butter.Components are mixed in equal proportions, you can add a couple of drops of sea buckthorn to them. The composition is applied with a cotton swab.
6. Infusion of chamomileIs a popular treatment. Chamomile has not only antiseptic, but also anti-inflammatory properties. Take 1 tbsp. l. plants, pour boiling water in an amount of 250 ml. The medicine is insisted for 24 hours, filtered, applied with a cotton swab.
7. Garlic. It is worth remembering that this product is a powerful antiseptic. Garlic is indicated by those whose organism normally perceives it. You need to take 1 slice, rinse, grind. Squeeze the juice with a scabbard, if you do not have it, grate it. Take the juice and put on a cotton swab. Gently lubricate the eyelid, make sure that the medicine does not get into your eyes! Garlic, as you know, helps with colds. The product is often used to control barley. Active ingredients of garlic kill the abscess and provide prevention of appearance.
8. Bay leaf.A few dried leaves are poured with boiling water in an amount of 250 ml. Wait 30 minutes, dip a piece of cotton wool into the lotion. The product is used for compresses.

Prevention

An important preventive measure is the timely treatment of diseases.Therapy of infectious, viral and other infectious diseases is conducted professionally. Replenishment of vitamins and minerals, especially in the off-season, will support the immune system.And also an active way of life, rejection of bad habits will help to avoid the development of all kinds of diseases of the visual system.

In the diet should include fish, vegetables, fruits. Vitamin C is found in strawberries, lemon, currants, tomatoes, apples. Vitamin A is found in the liver, sour cream, cottage cheese. Compliance with hygiene plays an important role in the prevention of barley. Do not give your cosmetics to anyone: this applies to decorative and caring products.

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conclusions

Barley is a serious disease, but it rarely leads to complications. Surgical methods of treatment are rarely used. With competent timely therapy, the abscess goes through 5 days. Folk remedies should be used with caution: it is important to ensure that the medicines do not get into your eyes!