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Mydriasis

Mydriasis: Introduction

Mydriasis: A condition which is characterized by prolonged abnormal dilatation of the pupil. See free access online books about Mydriasis below. See detailed information below for a list of 45 causes of Mydriasis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Mydriasis:

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

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Mydriasis: Symptom Checker

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Mydriasis

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Diagnostic Guides for Mydriasis

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

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Mydriasis
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Mydriasis
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Pupillary Inequality
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Mydriasis
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Mydriasis
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Causes of Mydriasis listed in Disease Database:

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

See full list of 45 causes of Mydriasis
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Mydriasis:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Mydriasis as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Definitions of Mydriasis:

Mydriasis: Dilation of the pupil. [G.]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Dilation of pupils to greater than 6 mm combined with failure of the pupils to constrict when stimulated with light. This condition may occur due to injury of the pupillary fibers in the oculomotor nerve, in acute angle-closure glaucoma, and in ADIE SYNDROME.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Detailed list of causes of Mydriasis

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

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How Common are these Causes of Mydriasis?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Mydriasis. Of the 45 causes of Mydriasis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 44 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 45 causes of Mydriasis

Conditions listing symptoms: Mydriasis:

The following list of conditions have 'Mydriasis' 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.

A

  • Acute Chemical poisoning - Varnish makers' and painters' Naptha ... mydriasis

    B

  • Box thorn poisoning ... mydriasis

    C

  • Cathinone poisoning ... mydriasis

    M

  • Morphine withdrawal ... mydriasis

    P

  • Plant poisoning - Angel's trumpet (D. suaveolans) ... mydriasis
  • Plant poisoning - Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) ... mydriasis
  • Plant poisoning - potato (Solanum tuberosum) ... mydriasis

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  • What are the alternative names for Mydriasis:

    Dilated pupil(s), Pupillary dilation
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Mydriasis:

    Medical Conditions associated with Mydriasis:

    Pupil dilation (14 causes), Eye symptoms (4112 causes)

    Symptoms related to Mydriasis:

    Adie's syndrome, Aortic arch syndrome, Botulism, Carotid artery aneurysm, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Oculomotor nerve palsy, Traumatic iridoplegia, Ocular surgery

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