BARLEY

BARLEY - an acute purulent inflammation of the hair follicle eyelashes or tarsal (meibomian) glands century.

Observed mainly in patients with reduced resistance of the organism to various infections. Often barley occurs against a background of tonsillitis, an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, dental diseases, disorders of the function of the gastrointestinal tract, worm infestations, boils, diabetes. Often combined with blepharitis.

In the initial stage of the development process on the edge of the century (with the inflammation of the sebaceous gland on the eyelid from the conjunctiva) appears painful point. Then around it formed a swelling, marked flushing of the skin and conjunctiva. After 2-3 days, found the yellow "head" in the swelling, after the opening of which stand out pus and pieces of necrotic tissue. Barley is accompanied by swelling of the eyelids, the most pronounced in the localization of the inflammatory process in the area of ​​their outer spikes. In some cases, there is swelling of the conjunctiva. You may experience several while barley, which can merge into one. In such cases the patient's general state of deterioration, there is headache , increased body temperature, increased submandibular and parotid lymph nodes. Barley is often recurrent nature.

At the beginning of the point on painful area century moistened with 70% ethanol 3 - 5 times a day, which often allows to suspend further development of the disease. When razvivshemsya barley used sulfa, preparations and antibiotics in the form of drops and ointments, use dry heat, UHF-therapy. An increase in body temperature and general malaise sulfa drugs and antibiotics prescribed also inside. In cases of recurrent barley shows vitamin, hyposensitization agents, biogenic stimulators, autohemotherapy. Not recommended for packs, wet lotions, as they contribute to the local spread of infectious agents. Early aggressive treatment of barley and related diseases to avoid complications.