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Epiphora

Epiphora: Introduction

Epiphora: Impaired elimination of tears. See free access online books about Epiphora below. See detailed information below for a list of 43 causes of Epiphora, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Epiphora:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Epiphora. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Epiphora: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Epiphora, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Epiphora Treatments

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Epiphora

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Diagnostic Guides for Epiphora

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Epiphora from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Epiphora. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Epiphora

Medical Books Excerpts
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • EPIPHORA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Red Eye
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • RED EYE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Red Eye
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Eye Pain
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Red Eye
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Red Eye
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • RED EYE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • EPIPHORA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Epiphora: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Causes of Epiphora listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Epiphora as a symptom include:

See full list of 43 causes of Epiphora
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Detailed list of causes of Epiphora

The list below shows some of the causes of Epiphora mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 43 causes of Epiphora

How Common are these Causes of Epiphora?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Epiphora. Of the 43 causes of Epiphora that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 42 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 43 causes of Epiphora

Conditions listing symptoms: Epiphora:

The following list of conditions have 'Epiphora' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • Congenital glaucoma ... Epiphora

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  • Ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-cleft lip/cleft palate ... epiphora

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  • Causes of Epiphora Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Epiphora based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    What are the alternative names for Epiphora:

    Tears excessive, Watering eyes, Hyperlacrimation
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Epiphora:

    Medical Conditions associated with Epiphora:

    Watery eye (514 causes), Tear symptoms (290 causes), Eye symptoms (4112 causes)

    Symptoms related to Epiphora:

    Crying (38 causes), Watery eyes (514 causes), Dry eyes (20 causes), Eye symptoms (4112 causes), Tear symptoms (290 causes), Excessive tearing (290 causes), Trichiasis, Entropion (1 cause), Nasolacrimal duct, Dacrocystitis

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