Mainly due to contact with an allergen, chemosis can occur at any age. Although it is not contagious, chemosis is a source of inconvenience for the person who suffers from it.
Presentation of the pathology
Chemosis is characterized by edematous swelling of the conjunctiva. This eye disorder is caused by acute allergic conjunctivitis or burning of the conjunctiva. It is a chronic and recurrent pathology depending on the allergen.
Symptoms of chemosis
Following contact with an allergen, chemosis manifests itself as edema in the conjunctiva. Appearing as a bulge through the space between the eyelids, chemosis may be accompanied by itching. In some cases, an increase in the volume of the eyelids is noticed in the patient. Depending on the course of the disease, tearing becomes significant and secretions can interfere with vision. These symptoms are also accompanied by diffuse, bilateral redness on the eyelids.
Recommended homeopathic treatments
In some cases, tearing mainly irritates the lower eyelid and is accompanied by a small redness. The indicated homeopathic treatment is Euphrasia 5CH. In addition, Euphrasia-based eye drops are also effective in treating chemosis. The remedy Apis mellifica 5CH to 9 CH is indicated for the treatment of chemosis. If the patient has significant edema in the eyelids as well as abundant tearing, Kalium iodatum is the recommended treatment. In addition, if the tearing is severe but not very irritating, the patient can take Allium Cepa 5CH.
When to see a doctor?
Medical consultation is essential if the chemosis persists despite taking homeopathic remedies. In the event that the eye becomes hard and painful or if the visual acuity drops suddenly, the patient must go to the doctor. In addition, the patient should consult a doctor in case of nausea, vomiting, or if redness is present around the leaf blade. If the person suffers from a disease such as diabetes, rheumatism or multiple sclerosis, it is essential to seek advice from a doctor before starting treatment. Similarly, self-medication is not recommended in case of pregnancy.
