Therapy of an inflammation of the lacrimal sacs
The treatment of lacrimal sac inflammation depends on the underlying disease. If this is unclear, secretions and pus are removed from the lacrimal sac by applying light pressure to detect the pathogen. The ophthalmologist refers the patient to an X-ray and/or an ENT specialist to rule out a sinus infection.
In order to cover a broad spectrum of pathogens, antibiotics are immediately administered locally (ointment with gentamicin, e.g. Refobacin®) and systemically (e.g. dicloxacillin, e.g. Infectostaph®).
As soon as the pathogen has been identified, a switch to an antibiotic with a different spectrum of action is made if necessary. In order to prevent chronic lacrimal sac inflammation, a new direct connection between the lacrimal sac and the lower nasal passage is surgically created (dacryocystorhinostomy), depending on the location of the constriction. Eye ointments are particularly popular for the treatment of lachrymal sac inflammation.
This is a viscous paste that usually contains calming agents. Several times a day, a strip of this eye ointment can be inserted into the conjunctival sac on the lower eyelid. There the ointment can unfold its anti-inflammatory effect on the lacrimal sac.
If necessary, ointments containing antibiotic active ingredients should be used.These should be used if a bacterial infection is the cause of the lachrymal sac inflammation. and eye ointment with antibioticsIn general, the inflammation of the lachrymal sac is treated with antibiotic agents. The main complaint of an inflammation of the lachrymal sac is lacrimation, which can be treated with the homeopathic remedy Calendula officinalis D3.
Calcium sulfuricum C4 and C5 are recommended to control the inflammation as such. A dosage of 5 globules three times a day is recommended. In addition, Belladonna D30, Apis D30 and Bryonia D4 are suitable for the topical treatment of lachrymal sac inflammation.
In case of recurring complaints it is possible to carry out a therapy over three months with Staphisagria C15 to C30. Furthermore, chronic lacrimal sac inflammation can be treated with various other homeopathic remedies, depending on the type of inflammation. For thin and purulent secretions, Mercurius solubilis D30 is recommended once a day.
If the secretion is thick and purulent, the remedy of choice is Hepar sulfuris D30, which should be taken twice a day. Silicea D12 can also be used to treat lachrymal sac inflammation. It is particularly suitable for dry irritation with the possible presence of a lachrymal fistula.
