I have what is called a blocked tear duct. I have one doctor that wants to cut it open. Another tells me it might be caused by an allergy..? (So why have it cut open, when the possible 'allergy' will cause it to close again.) Anyone have any experience with this? Irrigation has been done, so there are no other problems in the duct system....
2006-07-13 03:41:08 · 3 answers · asked by RICHY RICH 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Was the irrigation unsucessful? As in the solution used never passed through? They can get blocked pretty severly by an infection - if the solution could not unblock it they can put an antibiotic in the solution to try to help clear up the infection - it that's the problem.
As said earlier - go get another opinion. Tell the doctor about your past experiences and your concerns with surgery. Good luck!
2006-07-13 06:29:03 · answer #1 · answered by eyegirl 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
My son had that happen when he was an infant and it just needed a gentle rubbing each day with a clean cotton ball... massaging towrd the nose from the cheek. After about two weeks he was back to normal.
My friend's daughter also had a clogged tear duct for almost a year and it eventually cleared up on it own.
I say, look into this more and get a second doctor's opinion on what may be the cause. Definately don't go for surgery as I doubt it is serious enough to require cutting into your face..... *shudder*
Good luck
2006-07-13 04:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by mutherwulf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it ain't broke don't fix it.
2006-07-13 04:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by SlapADog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋