Chalazion Surgery - afterwards

Hi All,

I think I had a Chalazion surgery - the doctor didn't explain me what
I had and what I was going to have. (my eyelid became inflamed after
having sties, compresses and medication didn't work, he said he'll
remove the "fatty tissue" that accumulated there). Anyway, after doing
the surgery, which had local anasthesia and took around 10 minutes,
the Dr. just vanished without explaining me what's going on.
It's been 2 days ago, and my eye is still swollen, hurts much more,
and there's constantly puss coming out (couldn't open my eyes when I
woke up). In general I don't feel so well either. is this normal?? can
this be expected two days afterwards or shall I go to the ER? I can't
seem to locate my dr.!

Please help,
Steven

 

Steven
I had a chalazion once too and it entailed going to the ER for the 'little
surgical procedure' and then for many days for i/v antibiotics. Go there
and get treatment.
Do not mess around with this infection. I hope you get help soon.
DM

 

(Steven Wu) wrote in

Heck, man, you might have a case of cellulitis and you don't feel so well
because of the endotoxins from the staph bacteria. You need to get to an
ER for some oral antibiotics - and STAT.

DrG

 

After chalazion surgery, one generally needs to keep up the hot compresses
to complete the emptying-out process. Antibiotics topically as drops or
ointment may be needed. In general, it is not a good idea to empty out the
chalazion while it is actively infected. Once it quites down, it is easier
to get most of it out, and minimize chances of infection spreading to the
lids.

Sounds like you do have an infection now. Probably neede hot soaks combined
with topical antibiotic (like polysporin ointment, etc) and perhaps and oral
aaent, like AUGMENTIN (good for the staph that often causes this).

See a doctor real soon - strange you can't locate yours.