F.A.O.SQAD HELP PLEASE!!!!

[brucie1996]

Hi Squd I am having BIG trouble with inflamed eye lids. The first time it happened I had a stinking head cold. After a few days the settled down but they still had a red tinge to them when they flared up again I went to the Docs but again they had settled down by the time I got an appointment he said forget it. I have just had another week of it I was that desperate I went to Dr Herb as my eyeslids looked like they had been scalded!! Got cream & some herbal pills he said in Chinese medicine if was a sing the kidneys was playing up! Under my eyes are swelled & my eyes do water could this be my sinuses have an infection? My head is is still bunged up with catarrh my front teeth are tingling it is getting me down big time

[york310]

Sounds like you have a form of blepharitis (probably anterior blepharitis). This is a condition which is not curable but manageable when it flares up. Old style treatmentments included cleaning with a dilution of baby shampoo or with sodium bicarb but there are plenty of good new tretments available such as 'LID CARE WIPES' and BLEPHACLEAN or solutions like 'BLEPHASOL'.

The simplest thing to do is to use a compress with cooled boiled water to help reduce the swelling and it should calm down.

This link may help.

http://www.goodhope.o...edept/blepharitis.htm

[Sqad]

Extremely unlikely to be due to kidney disorders.

Eye problem is called "Blepharitis"....Google it as there are many types.

I would have thought an antibiotic cream to the eyelids would be helpful.

Cararrh, if coloured, could well be caused by a sinus infection which would need nasal decongestive sprays (e.g sinex) and antibiotics by mouth.

The watery eyes, if long standing, needs investigation as it may be due to a blocked duct.

See your GP.

[york310]

Watery eyes is a common problem with blepharitis due to the dry eye problems associated with it. The eye lids have glands that secrete mucous and oils into the tear film to promote tear stability and if this becomes disrupted due to the eyelid problems then dry eye problems arise. This dryness then can produce a greater tear reflex and because the tears are effectively less sticky they are then prone to overflowing.

Obviously you could attend your GP to have this assessed but In many areas now there are systems in place where can be seen by a local optometrist who is qualified to deal and manage these common problems and these appointments are paid for by your PCT.

If these appointments are not available in your area I still feel this condition is best managed by your local optometrist and not your GP. Sorry squid

[brucie1996]

Many thanks I have looked up Blepharitis I will try the products suggested by York310 What causes this?

[Sqad]

brucie....good advice from york310

[york310]

Anterior blepharitis is commonly caused by bacteria (staphylococcal blepharits) or dandruff of the scalp and eyebrows (seborrheic blepharitis). It may also occur due to a combination of factors, or less commonly may be the result of allergies or an infestation of the eyelashes.

Posterior blepharitis can be caused by irregular oil production by the glands of the eyelids (meibomian blepharitis) which creates a favorable environment for bacterial growth. It can also develop as a result of other skin conditions such as acne rosacea and scalp dandruff.

[york310]

Sorry, I cut and paste that - Very Lazy of me.

[brucie1996]

Many thanks for your help. One of the problems was not knowing what products to use I did put Vasline with Aloe Vera on them BIG mistake they went redder than ever.