Subconjunctival hemorrhage: Subconjunctival hemorrhage is listed as an alternate name or description for symptom:
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Bloodshot eyes (medical symptom): Red blood-like color of the eyes
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Subconjunctival hemorrhage (medical condition): Bleeding in the eye and under eyelid
Subconjunctival hemorrhage (medical condition): Bleeding from one of the tiny, almost invisible blood vessel under the conjunctiva (the clear lining covering the eyeball and the inside of the eyelid). The condition can cause the whites of the eye to develop red patches from the blood trapped under the conjunctiva. Although the condition looks serious, it is painless, doesn't impair vision and requires no treatment as the blood will usually disappear within a few weeks. The condition may occur for no apparent reason or may result from such things as an injury, coughing and heavy lifting. It is more common in people suffering from diabetes and hypertension.
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... Is there redness of the eye? Redness of the eye suggests definite eye pathology. Without redness, one should suspect disease in the adjacent structures or retrobulbar neuritis. ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A red eye is a diagnostic sign of ocular inflammation, which may be caused by a multitude of conditions. Most cases are benign and can be effectively managed by the primary care physician. Misdiagnosis of the... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Red eye is a “basket” term that encompasses a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. Most conditions are self-limited; however, red eye can be a sign of serious eye disease.... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Applying the mnemonic MINT to the various anatomic parts of the eye will aid in systematically developing a list of diagnostic possibilities for eye pain. M—Malformations most certainly suggest glaucoma ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Most textbooks consider the causes of red eye as conjunctivitis, iritis, or glaucoma, but it may be the result of taking the night plane from Los Angeles to New York. If these are all the causes you can remember you will be sadly mistaken in some ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Eye pain may be described as a burning, throbbing, aching, or stabbing sensation in or around the eye. It may also be characterized as a foreign-body sensation. This sign varies from mild to... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Conjunctivitis is characterized by hyperemia of the conjunctiva due to infection, allergy, or chemical reactions. (See Recognizing conjunctivitis.) This disorder usually occurs as benign, self-limiting pinkeye; it may... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Inclusion conjunctivitis (also called inclusion blennorrhea) is an acute ocular inflammation resulting from infection by Chlamydia trachomatis. Although inclusion conjunctivitis occasionally becomes... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Eye pain may be described as a burning, throbbing, aching, or stabbing sensation in or around the eye. It may also be characterized as a foreign-body sensation. This sign varies from mild to severe; its duration and exact... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... John E. Sutherland The most frequent causes of “red eye”—conjunctivitis, trauma, allergies, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and lid problems—are usually benign. Some conditions presenting... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Conjunctivitis ❑ Corneal abrasion ❑ Foreign body ❑... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Viral conjunctivitis ❑ Allergic conjunctivitis ❑ ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hyperemia of the conjunctiva from infection, allergy, or chemical reactions characterizes conjunctivitis. Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are highly contagious but are also self-limiting after 2 weeks. Chronic... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Inclusion conjunctivitis, or chlamydia keratoconjunctivitis, is an acute ocular inflammation resulting from infection by Chlamydia trachomatis — serotypes A... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Eye pain may be described as a burning, throbbing, itching, aching, or stabbing sensation in or around the eye. It may also be characterized as a foreign-body sensation. This... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Eye pain, or ophthalmalgia, may be described as a burning, throbbing, aching, or stabbing sensation in or around the eye. It may also be characterized as a foreign-body... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
...Most cases of a red eye are due to relativelyminor infectious or allergic causes. Some cases, however, reflectmore serious eye pathology, which must be investigated further. ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Eye pain may be described as a burning, throbbing, aching, or stabbing sensation in or around the eye. It may also be characterized as a foreign-body sensation. This sign varies from mild... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Applying the mnemonic MINT to the various anatomic parts of the eye will aid in systematically developing a list of diagnostic possibilities for eye pain. M—Malformations most certainly... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Most textbooks consider the causes of red eye to be conjunctivitis, iritis, or glaucoma, but it may be the result of taking the night plane from Los Angeles to New York. If these are... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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