My daughter is 2.6 years old. She is having a bump in her right lower eyelid from last 1 months. please advise.

1 Answer

Lovleena MishraMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. It can be a sty, which is a red bump on the eyelid. The bump is tender and filled with pus. You may see white or yellow discharge from your baby's eyes. Soak a clean cloth in warm water and press it against your baby's eyes for 15 mins. The heat will open the pus and help it drain faster. Do this 4 times a day. Do not pop or squeeze the sty to drain the pus. Or it can be a chalazion. It is a lump or cyst which forms on the eyelid. It can start small but grow big as a pea. It does not produce discharge and is not contagious or painful. It can blur your baby's vision. Never squeeze a chalazion. Please contact your doctor for proper examination so that appropriate medication can be started at the right time. In this case also, apply a warm compress for 4 times, 15 mins each. This softens the duct blocked with oil and cause drainage of the pus.

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