Presentation
It presents with generalised malaise and a unilateral conjunctivitis. It responds to treatment of the underlying cause. [patient.info]
Goins, MD posted March 15, 2017 INITIAL PRESENTATION Chief Complaint: pain, redness, photophobia of left eye History of Present Illness A 45 year-old male was referred to the UIHC ophthalmology department with concern for possible corneal ulcer of the [webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu]
These agents help to dilute various allergens and inflammatory mediators that may be present on the ocular surface, and they help flush the ocular surface of these agents. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Presented by Médi-T PICRICUM ACIDUM Picric Acid-Trinitrophenol Causes degeneration of the spinal cord, with paralysis. Brainfag and sexual excitement. [homeoint.org]
Conjunctival scarring • which may be irregular, star-shaped or linear. • Linear scar present in the sulcus subtarsalis } Arlt's line. 89. [slideshare.net]
Respiratoric
- Rhinitis
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Chronic (unilateral) rhinitis, tiredness occur, and hysteric globus might occur. Mucous membrane swells in the central nasal passage, polyps may form. [fulspecialista.hu]
Since, onset of the eye-allergy disorder is generally during the spring season, it is called Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis VKC affects individuals with a family history of allergic disorders, and those who (may) themselves suffer from eczema, atopic rhinitis [dovemed.com]
As chronic infection from associated chronic dacryocystitis, chronic rhinitis or chronic upper respiratory catarrh. 3. As a mild exogenous infection which results from direct contact, air-borne or material transfer of infection. [ophthalmologylife.blogspot.com]
With constant discharge of mucous or mucopurulent nature, difficulty in nasal breathing, half of the stuffiness or the entire spout, they speak of a chronic catarrhal, or simple, rhinitis. [context.reverso.net]
- Nasal Congestion
congestion Thick, sticky nasal discharge and saliva Bitter taste in the mouth Dry mouth Focal distention in the chest and diaphragm Stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm Manic behavior Carbuncles Heat rash Headache Sore throat Skin ruptures or [americandragon.com]
Other review of systems was only pertinent for recent nasal congestion. Past Ocular History The patient does not wear contact lenses. He occasionally uses glasses for computer and reading. No history of ocular surgeries. [webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu]
- Acute Coryza
Hay fever, acute coryza, irritable sneezing and lachrymation. [healthy.net]
We therefore think of it in acute catarrhal inflammation of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract with above indications, in acute coryza, coryza of measles. [doctorschar.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain and distention Midline pain Uterine pain Chills Diarrhea Menstrual abdominal pain Maybe chest pain Increased sweating, particularly of the feet Increased salivation Spasm and pain of the limbs Scanty urination Pain at the waist, hips, [americandragon.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Arthritis
‘Today, British allergy specialists concur that a candida overgrowth is responsible for a number of symptoms: gut disorders like itching wind and changed bowel habits, catarrh, some eczemas, arthritis and asthma.’ [en.oxforddictionaries.com]
Bo ne and Joint Infection M. catarrhalis has been implicated in vertebral osteomyelitis ( 71 ) and septic arthritis ( 18, 62 ) on rare occasion. [antimicrobe.org]
Autoimmune diseases, such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, congenital syphilis. herpes simplex, herpes zoster Signs - hemorrhagic edema -> retinal tears and detachment, iritis, cyclitis, episcleritis, retinal necrosis and choroidosis [quizlet.com]
ASSOCIATIONS • URETHRITIS,ARTHRITIS 57. [slideshare.net]
Skin
- Dermatitis
‘Atopy is an inherited inclination to develop atopic dermatitis, allergic nasal catarrh, allergic conjunctivitis, or allergic asthma.’ [en.oxforddictionaries.com]
About 70 per cent of patients suffering from allergic conjunctivitis have conjoined allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis, asthma or dermatitis. Main types of allergic conjunctivitis: 1. Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis (SAC) 2. [optometry-today.com]
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis: It can be thought of as an adult equivalent of vernal keratoconjunctivitis and is often associated with atopic dermatitis. [bjain.com]
DNA VIRUSES Poxviridae Parapoxvirus Orf virus is a member of the paravaccinia group of DNA viruses that cause a contagious pustular dermatitis, predominantly in sheep and goats. 51 Transmission of Orf virus to humans occurs after contact with infected [entokey.com]
- Vesicular Rash
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus : signs include severe herpetic pain, which can occur before the rash, and the classical vesicular rash affecting the tip if the nose. There is commonly an associated conjunctivitis. [patient.info]
Eyes
- Blepharitis
Belladonna: Conjunctivitis, blepharitis. Euphorbia cyparissias: Irritation of the mucous membrane. Euphorbium: Watering eyes, catarrh conjunctivitis. [reckeweg.pk]
Blepharitis, Inflammation of the eyelids, Inflammatory diseases of the eyelids, Demodectic blepharitis, Superficial bacterial infection of the eyes, Superficial infection of the eye, Scaly blepharitis H10.1 Acute atopic conjunctivitis Allergic conjunctivitis [drdoping.com]
They give the following specific indications: Catarrhal blepharitis, rhinitis, sinusitis and conjunctivitis. Hay fever, acute coryza, irritable sneezing and lachrymation. [healthy.net]
Often associated with blepharitis. Mooren Ulcer Autoimmune. [webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu]
- Conjunctival Injection
Generally, the common problem with vasoconstrictors is that they may cause dependency with resultant rebound conjunctival injection and inflammation. [emedicine.medscape.com]
On exam, he had a circumlimbal corneal infiltrate with overlying epithelial breakdown and associated conjunctival injection. [webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu]
Signs Conjunctival injection with dilated conjunctival vessels. Conjunctival chemosis (conjunctival oedema). [patient.info]
Hyperemia: Conjunctival injection due to dilatation of the posterior conjunctival vessels ■=> Appears sweeping from the fornices. 5. Follicles: Focal collections of lymphocytes in the substantia propria of the conjunctiva. Caused by: a. [archive.org]
- Excessive Tearing
Symptoms of this condition include: irritated, painful, itchy eyes a burning sensation in the eyes excessive tearing swollen eyes (especially the area around the edge of the cornea where the cornea meets the sclera, or white of the eye ) pink or red eyes [healthline.com]
Knee pain Night sweats T: Red C: Little or None P: Thready and rapid Treatment Principle Enrich Yin Nourish the essence of the Liver and Kidneys Enrich the Blood Herb Formulas Points Clinical Manifestations Enlarged pupils Blurred vision Photophobia Excessive [americandragon.com]
- Conjunctival Disease
Signs Conjunctival injection with dilated conjunctival vessels. Conjunctival chemosis (conjunctival oedema). [patient.info]
Treatment
Treatment Summary of treatment of chronic catarrhal conjunctivitis Departments: Ophthalmic Cornea Eye Science Treatment: drug treatment supportive treatment Treatment cycle: 1-3 years Cure rate: 40% Commonly used drugs: cetirizine hydrochloride erythromycin [healthfrom.com]
Usually takes a long time to occur Treatment Principle Herb Formulas Chinese Patent Medicines : Bi Yan Pian Eye drops : Zhen Zhu Ming Mu Di Yan Ye Points GB-3, GB-14, GB-15, GB-20, LI-4, LIV-2, PC-8, SI-3, SI-18, SJ-3, SJ-5, SJ-23, ST-8, ST-44, UB-1, [americandragon.com]
Recommended duration of treatment from one to one and a half months Conjunctivitis diphtheria treatment Isolation of the patient is necessary. [en.med-directory.com]
Treatment and Prognosis of acute catarrhal conjunctivitis Overview Treatment sections: Section cornea ophthalmology ophthalmology Treatment: Supportive therapy drug therapy Treatment period: 4-6 weeks The cure rate: 90% Commonly used drugs: Cetirizine [wehealthweb.com]
Prognosis
If not treated promptly, the majority of 1 to 2 weeks recovery, the prognosis is good. Regret for modulating, the protracted illness, can evolve into chronic. [wehealthweb.com]
If the treatment in a timely manner, the majority of 1 to 2 weeks recovery, the prognosis is good. If the loss of treatment, the disease extended, can evolve into chronic. [healthfrom.com]
Prognosis of infections of the globe with chorioretinitis Depends on the location of the lesions and how extensive they are. [quizlet.com]
The prognosis for acute conjunctivitis if timely treatment favorable, the process is terminated full recovery. Treatment. Patients with conjunctivitis should be treated as instructed by the doctor-ophthalmologist. [medicalency.com]
Etiology
Etiology - poxvirus (large dsDNA virus) - makes nodule on lid margin, which leads to other symptoms. b. [quizlet.com]
Etiology Chronic cerebellar conjunctivitis etiology (A) the cause of the disease Infection factor The most common bacteria are Staphylococcus aureus and Moraxella (Moraxella), because both of these bacteria have the potential to cause eyelid inflammation [healthfrom.com]
BASED ON ETIOLOGY CONJUNCTIVITIS INFECTIOUS NON INFECTIOUS 34. [slideshare.net]
Etiology A. Predisposing factors 1. Chronic exposure to dust, smoke, and chemical irritants. 2. Local cause of irritation such as trichiasis, concretions, foreign body and seborrhoeic scales. 3. [ophthalmologylife.blogspot.com]
Discharge (Serous, mucoid, purulent.... etc): According to the etiology & severity. 3. Chemosis: Edema of the subepithelial connective tissue. 38- Dr/ Mahmoud Medhat 0113004901 4. [archive.org]
Epidemiology
DISCUSSION Epidemiology Marginal infiltrates and ulcerations are a common complication of longstanding staphylococcal blepharitis; they are also commonly referred to as catarrhal infiltrates and ulcers [1}. [webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu]
Epidemiology of Allergic Conjunctivitis. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2011 Oct 11 (5): 471-476. DOI: 10.1097/ACI. 0b013e32834a9676 [cited 2017 Jan 5]. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21785348. Shoji J, Inada N, Sawa M. [bjain.com]
The epidemiology of respiratory tract pathogens in Southern Netherlands. Eur Respir J 1988;1: 415-420. [PubMed] 24. DiPersio JR, Jones RN, Barrett T, Doern GV, Pfaller MA. [antimicrobe.org]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Staph aureus is thought to be the primary inciting agent and is commonly present in the lid margins of eyes affected by marginal ulcers. [webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu]
ADENOVIRUSES Pathophysiology and Taxonomy Adenoviruses are double-stranded DNA viruses surrounded by a nonenveloped polypeptide icosahedral capsid with glycoprotein projections. [entokey.com]
The outer membrane protein OlpA has been shown to play a role in the pathophysiology of M. catarrhalis. Bernard et al. demonstrated that this outer membrane protein binds Factor H, an important complement regulator. [antimicrobe.org]
Prevention
Prevention Prevention of chronic catarrhal conjunctivitis 1. Pay attention to the use of medical equipment, handkerchiefs and medical equipment used for strict disinfection of patients, 2. When a disease should prevent another eye infection, 3. [healthfrom.com]
Prevention of acute catarrhal conjunctivitis Although this disease prognosis is good, but highly contagious, easily lead to widespread, so prevention is very important, once the patient was found, should be strictly disinfection and isolation, cutting [wehealthweb.com]
Prevent aggravation of the condition by staying out of the sun, keeping away from dust and smoke. [dovemed.com]
The end result is a decrease in degranulation of mast cells, which prevents release of histamine and other chemotactic factors that are present in the preformed and newly formed state. [emedicine.medscape.com]