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Ptosis: Introduction

Ptosis: ptosis is an abnormally low position (drooping) of the upper eyelid. See free access online books about Ptosis below. See detailed information below for a list of 61 causes of Ptosis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Ptosis:

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

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Causes of Types of Ptosis:

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See full list of 3 types for Ptosis

Ptosis: Symptom Checker

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

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Ptosis

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Diagnostic Guides for Ptosis

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

Medical Books Excerpts
  • PTOSIS
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Ptosis
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • Ptosis
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • PTOSIS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Ptosis
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Ptosis
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • Ptosis
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Ptosis
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Ptosis
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Ptosis
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Ptosis
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • PTOSIS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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

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Medications or substances causing Ptosis:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Ptosis 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.

See full list of 2 medications causing Ptosis

Definitions of Ptosis:

Drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Ptosis

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

See full list of 61 causes of Ptosis

How Common are these Causes of Ptosis?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Ptosis. Of the 61 causes of Ptosis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 1 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 6 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 55 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 61 causes of Ptosis

Conditions listing symptoms: Ptosis:

The following list of conditions have 'Ptosis' 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

  • Aniridia - absent patella ... ptosis
  • Arthrogryposis - epileptic seizures - migrational brain disorder ... ptosis
  • Arthrogryposis - ophthalmoplegia - retinopathy ... ptosis

    C

  • Chromosome 2 trisomy syndrome ... contralateral ptosis
  • Chromosome 3, monosomy 3p25 ... ptosis
  • Cluster headache ... Ptosis

    M

  • Migraine ... Ptosis

    P

  • Progressive external ophthalmoplegia ... Ptosis

    S

  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome ... Ptosis

    V

  • Verloes-David Syndrome ... Ptosis
  • Vertebral fusion posterior lumbosacral blepharoptosis ... Ptosis
  • Visceral myopathy familial external ophthalmoplegia ... Ptosis

    W

  • Wellesley Carmen French syndrome ... Ptosis
  • Wilkes Stevenson syndrome ... Ptosis
  • Wolf-Hirschorn syndrome ... Ptosis

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  • Causes of Ptosis Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Ptosis 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?

    Classifications of Ptosis:

    Medical Conditions associated with Ptosis:

    Droopy eye-lid (394 causes), Eye symptoms (4112 causes)

    Symptoms related to Ptosis:

    Dermatochalasis, Hordeola, Chalazia, Eyelid cellulitis, Eyelid surgery, Eye surgery, Traumatic ptosis, Fetal drug exposure, Fetal alcohol exposure, Fetal hydantoin exposure

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