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    Stye and Chalazion (eyelid lumps)

    Also known as: stye, chalazion, eyelid lump, meibomian cyst

    A stye is an infected eyelash follicle; a chalazion is a blocked oil gland lump in the eyelid. Both usually settle with warm compresses; persistent or infected ones need medical treatment. Chinese medicine treats wind-heat, stomach heat and spleen-damp patterns alongside lid hygiene.

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    Lifestyle & Diet

    • •Warm compresses 4 times daily for 10 minutes — most settle.
    • •Never squeeze a stye.
    • •Replace eye makeup regularly; keep lids clean.
    • •Persistent lumps need examination — chalazia occasionally need drainage.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    See sources
    • •Never needle an inflamed eyelid — distant points only.[]

    When to reassess or seek care again

    See sources

    Review at 2 weeks: lump size, recurrence. Persistent lumps beyond 4 weeks need examination.

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    Sources & Further Reading

    Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.

    1. Stye — NHS
      NHS · 2024
    2. Eyelid disorders — MedlinePlus
      National Library of Medicine · 2024
    3. Healthdirect Australia
      Healthdirect Australia · 2024

    Educational reference for licensed practitioners. Not a substitute for individual clinical assessment. Refer to conventional care for any red-flag or undiagnosed presentation.