What to look for in a recurring chalazion

  Many mothers and fathers ask their doctors why their children have chalazion and why it can recur after a period of time after surgery. Chalazion is a very common disease, also known as chalazion cyst, which is a chronic inflammatory granuloma of the lid gland caused by obstruction of the lid gland drainage ducts and retention of secretions. It can occur in both children and adults. The disease progresses slowly and can be recurrent.  The main symptom of chalazion is a hard, painless lump that can be palpated on the eyelid with elevated surface skin. Sometimes there is one, and sometimes multiple soy or green bean sized masses can grow at the same time. Most chalazia require surgery. For smaller chalazia in the early stages, hot compresses or physical therapy massage therapy can be used to promote dissipation and absorption. Large chalazia can be surgically removed.  The reason why chalazion is recurring is that it is related to the child’s physical condition and eating habits, usually the child must have a balanced diet, not partiality, eat more vegetables and fruits, drink more water, avoid partiality or eating too much greasy, fried food; autumn and winter in the indoor avoid for the child to wear too much clothes, keep the room ventilated, to prevent the baby on fire; avoid prolonged eye fatigue, eye fatigue resistance decline can also trigger the lid The chalazion may recur or occur more often due to blockage of the lid gland. Pay attention to the psychological guidance of young children to avoid impatience and irritability.  Children with recurrent or multiple chalazia tend to have lid gland dysfunction. If the lid gland is obstructed by the mouth of the lid gland, timely local cleaning and checking for early budding masses and regular lid gland massage to unblock the mouth of the lid gland can play a role in preventing recurrence.