My left tear duct is red and swollen. A coworker said I must have a blocked tear duct, as though it was something common. Any ideas?
2006-11-21 09:02:55 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
How do I "unblock" it?
2006-11-21 09:03:37 · update #1
Try pressing on it. Sometimes you can unblock it by doing that. If it won't go away your Dr. can fix it. Yes, it is very common.
2006-11-21 09:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A blocked tear duct can take any where from 1 week up until a few months depending on hpw well you treat it. Make sure you massage it up to 4 times a day and wipe it gently as well, or as needed.
2016-05-22 09:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
blocked tear ducts happen all the time, usually due to a combination of things, including dehydration, allergies, infections and so on. Use an eye drop with naphazoline in it, or see a doctor.
2006-11-21 09:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and often gently rubbing or massaging the duct will work to help clear it. If not better in a few days you need to seek doctor help.
2006-11-21 09:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Big Daddy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get that occasionally. It's usually caused from allergies or sinus problems. Take over the counter Benadryl. If that doesn not help after a couple of days see a doctor.
2006-11-21 09:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Epiphora, a clinical sign or condition that constitutes insufficient tear film drainage from the eyes
Epiphora, a synonym for epistrophe.
Look them up
2006-11-21 09:04:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
should see eye doctor to make sure that's the only issue. he or she will be able to care for the blocked tear duct, if infected will medicate.
2006-11-21 09:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by blueJean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is pretty common espically with newborns. You should try rubbing the tear duct with your fingers. This should clear the blockage.
2006-11-21 09:05:55 · answer #8 · answered by ramblin guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can happen...happens to infants and apparently pretty common in adults. Massaging the area can help - you have to do it several times a day. I found this link in WebMD you might find helpful... might be worth getting it checked to be sure there's no underlying issues.
Good luck
2006-11-21 09:07:03 · answer #9 · answered by greatlyblessed@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably best to go to the doctor - or you could try putting your head over a hot bowl of water for say 10-15 mins, this is good for your nose, but all those type of things are connected
2006-11-21 09:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋