The problem of bumps under the eye is quite common. A large number of people have experienced this symptom. Sometimes a bump can be a cosmetic defect without causing discomfort. In other cases, it causes redness, pain, purulent inflammation may occur. Treatment depends on the reasons why this education appeared. The size of the cones can vary from a few millimeters to 3 cm.
Causes of occurrence
A bump under the eye can trigger a large number of reasons. There are also provocative factors of this manifestation, the main ones will be: old age, ophthalmological problems, hormonal imbalance, improper sebaceous gland malfunction, poor cosmetics, poor personal hygiene, lens allergy, stress, cholecystitis, gastritis, vitamin deficiency, weak immunity, various infectious and viral diseases.
The above factors can cause serious eye problems, which are accompanied by the appearance of a bump.
Types of entities
The bump under the eye with different diseases looks the same, but the provoking reasons are different. As a rule, the formation is under the skin. Only a small part of the cone rises above it. Consider what formations may occur.
It must be remembered that if any bumps appear, you should consult a doctor. This is due to the fact that it can cause serious complications that will be difficult to fix.
Papilloma
It has a rough surface. Such a bump under the eye may resemble a wart. Appears not only on the eyelid or under it, but also on other parts of the body. There is no pain syndrome. Discomfort brings only a cosmetic defect.
Furuncle
Such a bump under the upper eyelid is quite common. Inflammation is caused in case of problem functioning of the sebaceous glands or other tissues. This seal is characterized in that a scar remains after its removal. It is forbidden to treat this disease on your own or to try to squeeze a boil . This can result in a serious problem, including blood poisoning.
Xanthelasma
This bump under the skin (under the eye) is more like a flat plaque. It is yellow in color. It appears most often with diabetes mellitus or hypercholesterolemia. The reasons for the formation of cones also include problems with lipid metabolism. The lump will not resolve on its own, therefore, when it appears, consult a doctor.
Milium
Such a bump under the eyelid causes a large amount of discomfort. At the initial stage, symptoms are absent, but with progression, discomfort appears. The diameter of the cones is not more than 5 mm. Specialists call milium white eels. This is due to their pathogenesis and the structure itself.
Halazion
This red bump under the eye is popularly known as "cold barley." The formation contains a greasy mass, so the lump will be hard. If the problem is not cured in time, then severe inflammation can begin. In this case, purulent contents will exit through the fistula.
Barley
Such a bump under the eye in a child and an adult appears quite often. When barley ripens, pain appears, sometimes the eye swells violently. In the absence of additional diseases, it passes on its own in five days. The cause is a blockage of the sebaceous glands, which caused inflammation. There is internal and external barley. The difference is which particular gland is inflamed. With internal barley, the problem lies in the meibomian gland, with external - in the sebaceous gland.
Symptomatology
It should be noted that the bump under the eye in a child and in an adult appears the same way. At first, external symptoms are absent. Itching or redness of the skin appears. After a few days, the lump will increase in size, so the patient will begin to feel a foreign body on the eyelid. The pain is felt most when blinking, when the formation presses on the cornea. With the progression of the problem, the lump increases more and more, inflammation goes to the conjunctiva. The patient may have vision problems - everything will be blurry. With some diseases, pus accumulates in the lump, which comes out through the fistula. Sometimes the contents remain in the corners of the eyes. If the patient has pus, then you need to choose a more effective treatment, as this can lead to the development of more severe infections.
Diagnostics
The patient needs to see a doctor as soon as a lump appears under the eye. "What to do?" - This is the first question that arises in patients, especially in women. Diagnostics will be carried out by an ophthalmologist. It is he who will tell what to do. To begin with, he will have to examine the outer part of the eyelids. Thanks to such actions, it can be assumed what kind of disease a person has developed. The doctor will examine a healthy and affected eye, see if there is hyperemia. If the data obtained during an external examination was not enough to make a diagnosis, the specialist has the right to write a referral for blood donation, biopsy, x-ray, and so on. On the basis of the results obtained, an accurate diagnosis will be made and treatment will be prescribed.
Treatment Procedures
So, how to remove the bump under the eye? It is imperative to follow all the doctor's recommendations. The therapy will include some of the methods listed below:
- Warming up with ultraviolet.
- Massage, heat therapy.
- Corticosteroid injections that relieve inflammation.
- Eye drops, their name and the exact dose will be selected by the attending physician.
- Warm compresses. They are made 2 to 4 times a day. Before you put a compress, you need to wash your skin with warm water and soap. As the latter, it is better to use a nursery, as it is created without the addition of chemicals.
- In severe cases, antibacterial agents are prescribed. They are prescribed if the sebaceous glands were also involved in the inflammatory process. Most often, experts prescribe Tetracycline.
Therapy
If the patient turned in the early stages of inflammation, then the specialist will prescribe disinfectants or drops. This will prevent the infection from spreading further. Experts advise using a helium-neon laser. Its action is aimed at the resorption of pus. If the lump breaks after therapy, then this result is considered positive.
If the patient has a chronic problem, then doctors prescribe corticosteroid medications. The drug is injected into the bump with a syringe. Such therapy is carried out for two weeks.
Sometimes specialists resort to surgery. However, this method is used when medicines do not give any result. Most patients are afraid of operations performed on the eyes or eyelids, but at the moment there are a large number of procedures that allow you to make minimal incisions or even exclude them. It's about laser technology. Thanks to them, the patient is minimally injured. Doctors say that this method of eliminating the problem does not cause relapse in 95% of cases.
Preventative measures
If a person does not want a lump appear under the eye, preventive measures must be taken. Thanks to them, barley and other problems can be avoided. It is imperative to observe personal hygiene. In no case should you touch your eyes, especially with dirty hands. Before eating, you should wash your hands so that the infection does not appear in the body. If irritation appears on the eyelids, you need to immediately do a compress. It will help relieve inflammation and prevent it from spreading. If the patient is overweight, then it is better to get rid of him. You must adhere to the rules of proper nutrition.
Specialists advise paying special attention to your immune system. It should be strengthened. If immunity is normal, then the person will not have any diseases that cause the formation of cones on the eye. All these simple rules can protect the body from infections.
What to do on impact?
After hitting, a bump under the eye is a common occurrence. What to do? It is necessary to use ice, powder or Badyagi gel. You can use raw potatoes. One thing should be smeared or applied to the sore eye. This will help relieve puffiness. If the skin is damaged, then compresses and absorbable ointments are forbidden to use.
Other options will help reduce the size of the bump and remove puffiness. It is necessary to drink less water in the afternoon, especially at night. Going to bed should be on the healthy side of the face. This is due to the fact that upon contact with the pillow, the skin heats up. This will provoke an increase in the bump. It is allowed to take antihistamines, but before that you need to consult a doctor.
Cold
To get rid of the bump near the eye, which appeared after the impact, you can use any cold object. It does not have to be ice. You can take a coin or a spoon. Due to exposure to cold, swelling will spread more slowly. Especially cold will be the best solution if vessels have been damaged. If you do not use this advice, then the bruise will be noticeable, and the bump will become large.
If there is ice, then you need to wrap it in a bag or a thin cotton cloth. Then it will not melt quickly.
Lotions
To eliminate cones, you can use lotions from herbs. You can use St. John's wort, tansy, plantain, heather. The herbal broth should be cooled, it should be moistened with gauze or a bandage, and then applied to the damaged eye. The broth must be cooled, otherwise the effect of heat will make it even worse. A lotion is better to put after ice.
Tea compress
If there is no opportunity, time or desire to make lotions, you can make a compress of green tea. The infusion should be as strong as possible. This will remove swelling and get rid of the bump.
Lotions from potatoes
To remove puffiness allows raw potatoes. You need to grate it. It perfectly relieves inflammation and helps to cope with various consequences of a stroke.
It is necessary to take potatoes. You need to grate about 1/3 part. The resulting mixture should be put in cheesecloth and wrapped in three layers. You need to apply a compress for five minutes. After the procedure, gently wipe the face with warm water. After applying cream, light texture.
If there is no possibility or time to rub potatoes, you can cut it into two parts. It remains only to attach a part to the area where the eye swelling.
"Tramp"
When hit in the eye, the “Badyaga" gel also helps. The tool is as effective as possible, its action is aimed at improving blood circulation. Due to this, the absorbable effect is achieved as quickly as possible. The gel can be bought at any pharmacy. You need to spread in a small layer. It is washed off easily.
Ointment is best kept no more than a quarter of an hour. When applied, slight tingling may occur. It is allowed to repeat the procedure several times a day. The first results will be noticeable on the second day of use.
Medicines
With the help of medicines, you can also remove puffiness. However, before using them, you need to consult a specialist. Widely used drugs such as Dolobene, Ketonal. The first ointment relieves pain, the second removes inflammation. To get rid of edema, it is recommended to use "Fastum gel".
Summary
If the bump appeared after the blow, then you need to see a doctor. The first few days to try to remove puffiness with the help of tinctures, compresses and medications. If for 2-3 days there are no changes, you should consult a therapist.
In the case when a bump occurs due to any disease, you should not start treatment yourself. Otherwise, serious complications can occur that can even lead to blindness.