Chalazion – causes, side effects and treatments at NaturalPedia.com
Monday, February 19, 2018 by Rhonda Johansson
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A chalazion is a small lump or swelling that appears on the eyelid. The cyst is not painful but may take some time for it to go down. It is rare that a chalazion will impair vision.
Chalazia are formed when a gland in the eyelid becomes blocked. The blockage forms a cyst which eventually hardens to form a nodule.
These should not be confused with styes. Styes (both internal and external) are the result of an infection of either the Meibomian gland or eyelash follicle. Styes are also painful.
Known side effects of chalazion
Chalazia appear as a painless lump either on the upper or lower eyelid. They may occur in both lids in both eyes at the same time. They are noted to be relatively small and painless. A chalazion is not contagious and occurs more often in adults than in children.
Very rarely will a chalazion grow big enough to impair vision.
A chalazion can become red and swollen if it becomes infected. It would then become a stye.
Body systems harmed by chalazion
The cyst affects your eyelid.
Food items or nutrients that may prevent chalazion
Chalazia usually occur among people who often touch their eyelids with unclean hands. Some people may have naturally thicker Meibomian glands than others, making them more susceptible to the condition.
That said, chalazia is not symptomatic of a poor diet, but of poor hygiene. No food items or nutrients are known to prevent the condition. Patients are asked to practice good lifestyle habits, such as regularly washing one’s hands and avoiding touching one’s face.
Treatments, management plans for chalazion
Chalazia go away on their own. If the lump is annoying you though, we’d recommend the following:
- Warm compress — This is the easiest and simplest remedy for eyelid cysts. The heat from the compress increases blood circulation and helps promote drainage of the gland. If the chalazion becomes swollen, the warm compress will likewise reduce it.
- Guava leaves — These contain anti-inflammatory compounds that can reduce the swelling. Wash five to six guava leaves and place them in boiling water for around five minutes. Please a warm leaf over the affected eye until the leaf cools down. Repeat this treatment twice daily for a week or so.
- Acacia leaves — These are used similarly to guava leaves. You may also opt to soak a piece of clean cloth into the solution instead and use it as a warm compress.
- Apple cider vinegar — Mix two teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar into one cup of hot water. Soak a cotton ball into the solution and apply it to the affected area. Let it stand for around a minute. Do this three times every day for a few days.
- Castor oil — Apply a warm compress over the affected eyelid for roughly five minutes. Then, use a cotton swab to apply a thin layer of castor oil. Do this two times daily for one to two weeks.
Where to learn more
Summary
Chalazia are painless lumps that occur in the eyelid. This happens when the gland becomes blocked. These should go away on their own after a few days, but you can use some alternative remedies to hasten the healing process.
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