Chalazion
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A chalazion is noninfectious obstruction of a meibomian gland causing extravasation of irritating lipid material in the eyelid soft tissues with focal secondary granulomatous inflammation. Disorders that cause abnormally thick meibomian gland secretions (eg, meibomian gland dysfunction, acne rosacea) increase the risk of meibomian gland obstruction.
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Causes
Chalazion is caused by the inflammation of the meibomian gland, because of the occlusion of its excretory duct. The liquid secreted by this sebaceous gland, which has the function of producing the oily layer of tears, can block the duct causing inflammation and swelling. Chalazia can cause no pain or just a slight itch and are not contagious. Stress and anxiety can also trigger Chalazion.
Natural Remedies
- To have immediate relief you can apply hot pads to your eye with bandages soaked in calendula, mallow and chamomile infusion more than once a day and massage the skin around the chalazion to avoid stasis.
- First of all it is important to purify the liver: to do this, use dandelion in all its forms, homeopathic or phytotherapic, every morning and evening (the dose depends on the product you buy). Use chelidonium and turmeric, which you can find already combined in drops (chelidonium curcuma); add 10 drops in little hot water and drink it with food at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chelidonium roots contain proteolytic enzimes and fat-burning enzymes while turmeric triggers digestion and, thanks to its action on the biliary process, it stimulates the digestion of fats.
- As an alternative, you can use the Chrysantellum americanum, available in capsules or drops, ideal in case of hepatic and biliary disorders, dyslipidemia and eating disorders. However, in case of severe gastric disorders including gastritis or gastric ulcer it is recommendable to avoid using it. It can be useful to add to the above mentioned remedies fermented papaya every morning for at least three months. This fruit has many beneficial properties, in particular it rebalances the functions of the glandular apparatus and reduces inflammation.
- But what plays an important role in the healing of chalazion is the diet, which should be modified and regulated. Choose detox food such as bitter vegetables and reduce sugar intake, so, sugar in all its forms, cured meats, fried food, alcoholic beverages and coffee. Fruits, vegetables and whole cereals are the most recommended food; proteins are admitted in small amounts.
- An excellent alternative to coffee is chicory beverage, which doesn’t contain caffeine, yet has detox and digestion-triggering properties. Drink as much water as you like: it encourages the elimination of toxins. If, despite the use of these remedies and the consumption of recommended food, your chalazion doesn’t improve, we suggest that you consult your physician.
- Staphysagria (Homeopathy) relieves nodes, chalazia and styes on the eyelids. In traditional Chinese medicine, there are two kinds of treatment for chalazion, namely Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang and Yin Qiao San + Huang Lian Jie Du Tang. The first one would be for eliminating pus or mass in the eyelid area as well as making it softer. The second one would be to get rid of the inflammation caused by chalazions. These Chinese natural herbs work by treating the root of the area, thereby reducing the size of the chalazion and getting rid of the swelling. Both types of treatment are best applied with the use of warm compress, moistened with the natural herbs.
- Alternative treatments for chalazia include Castor Oil compresses, Acacia leaves and Guava leaves. All three contain strong anti-inflammatory substances that can decrease inflammation and, therefore, swelling, which increases the chance of the chalazion draining on its own. Castor oil can be applied by soaking a piece of flannel in the oil and then placing it gently on the eye. To use acacia leaves, boil them first, let cool and then apply them to the eyelids. For guava leaves, lay a leaf on your eyelid with a warm compress over it.
