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Chalazion


A chalazion is a hot, red, painful lump under or on the eyelid, which appears within a day or two. Its size may be that of a lentil or a pea, or sometimes even an olive. The chalazion may be on the outside of the eyelid and may be seen easily, but it can also be on the inner side: from the outside, the eyelid is simply red and swollen, and the eyelid must be everted to see the chalazion.



What is chalazion ?
Definition

A chalazion is a hot, red, painful lump under or on the eyelid, which appears within a day or two. Its size may be that of a lentil or a pea, or sometimes even an olive

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What are the symptoms of chalazion ?
Symptoms

Anyone can have a chalazion, but they occur more frequently in children. 

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What are the causes of chalazion ?
Causes

Chalazions are caused by the inflammation of the Meibomian gland. The Meibomian glands 

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How to treat a chalazion ?
Treat

The treatment of the chalazion requires softening and emptying the secretions of the inflamed gland.

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