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To go to hospital (XX gross photo attached)

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Calmondeck · 05/09/2024 18:43

DH saying I’m being dramatic about gross stye. It’s been 48 hours and I feel like I’ve been punched in the face. The swelling from the stye is filling half my cheek. It does feel a bit OTT to go to hospital, but am also concerned about vision ramifications if I leave it another 15 hours before getting medical attention

To go to hospital (XX gross photo attached)
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user1471556818 · 05/09/2024 18:54

I would give 111 a call tbh .Never muck about with eyes

PumpkinPie2016 · 05/09/2024 18:52

Please get seen by someone!

My mum had something very similar and it turned into a really nasty infection in the eye and surrounding areas.

lightsandtunnels · 05/09/2024 18:51

Pharmacists can prescribe antibiotics so I would head over to a pharmacy. A & E would probably send you away as not exactly urgent. But infections do need to get looked at. Pharmacy, 111, call GP in morning.
Edit to say I'm assuming you've been putting regular hot flannel/cotton wool with boiled water on it?

LIZS · 05/09/2024 18:44

Optician? They can refer to eye a and e if needs be.

stonedaisy · 05/09/2024 18:43

111

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