A Constitutional Homeopathic Management of Chronic Stye: A Case Report

Abstract

A 25-year-old female working in medical coding presented with a complaint of swelling in the lower eyelid of the right eye for the past 1 year and 8 months. The complaint began as a small, painful, reddish eruption, which increased in size within 4–5 days, accompanied by burning, stinging pain and watering of the eyes. On local examination, a nodular swelling was observed. Routine blood tests were normal. No systemic illness was noted. Based on clinical features, a provisional diagnosis of external hordeolum (stye) was made. She was previously treated with topical antibiotic ointment, which temporarily reduced pain and redness but failed to eliminate the swelling completely. Surgical excision was advised, but the patient declined. A detailed homeopathic case-taking revealed key etiological factors and characteristic symptoms such as stress from overwork, competitive nature, communicative, irregular menses, and thermal intolerance to cold. The remedy Staphysagria 200C was prescribed based on the totality of symptoms. Over subsequent follow-ups, the swelling gradually reduced, and no recurrence was noted. This case highlights the scope of individualized homeopathic intervention in resolving chronic styes by addressing both local pathology and the underlying constitutional susceptibility.