How To Manage Episcleritis

Take Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medication

Patients with nodular episcleritis may find their doctor is going to suggest taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication to help with the pain. This is the more serious version of episcleritis, and it’s often the one that causes pain. It’s also the one most likely associated with an underlying health issue. Patients should, of course, keep in mind this will not cure their episcleritis or make it go away immediately, but this medication can help it clear up faster than if they left it on its own. Sometimes this version of episcleritis can take as many as three weeks to clear up on its own. Taking medication helps speed up the process, so patients feel some relief from the pain a lot sooner. This is helpful if they are dealing with a watery discharge that makes their condition worse. It’s uncomfortable when the eyes water frequently, and this might help minimize the watering.

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