There are several diseases that can cause tearing in the eyes, in infants, children and adults, such as conjunctivitis, colds, allergies or sinusitis, eye or barley damage, which can be identified by assessing other symptoms characteristic of the disease.
Treatment of the tear depends on the cause at its source, and should always be recommended by the doctor.
- Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye.
- Which can be caused by an allergic reaction.
- A reaction to an irritant substance.
- Or an infection with viruses and bacteria.
- Symptoms that may occur during conjunctivitis include redness of the eyes.
- Itching.
- Tearing.
- Swelling and irritation.
- For example.
- Learn how to identify types of conjunctivitis.
What to do
Treatment of conjunctivitis depends on the cause of its origin. In the case of allergic conjunctivitis, eye drops with antihistamines are commonly used and if it is toxic, it may be advisable to wash with a sterile saline solution and use eye drops to soothe irritation. In case of infection, antibiotic eye drops may be necessary which, depending on symptoms, may be associated with an anti-inflammatory. See what remedies are used to treat conjunctivitis.
During a cold or flu, symptoms such as watery eyes, cough, fever, sore throat and headache, runny nose and fatigue may occur, and during the flu, symptoms are more severe and last longer. Learn how to distinguish between the flu and the common cold.
What to do
Treatment of flu and colds consists solely of relieving allergic symptoms and pain, using analgesic and antipyretic medications, such as dipirone or acetaminophen, antihistamines such as desloratadine or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. In addition, it can also stimulate your immune system with vitamin C, for example. Learn more about treatment.
A corneal ulcer is an inflamed sore that occurs in the cornea of the eye, generating symptoms such as pain, feeling of something stuck in the eye, or blurred vision, for example. It is usually caused by an eye infection, but it can also occur from small cuts, dry eyes, contact with irritants or problems with the immune system, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
For example, people at highest risk of corneal ulcers are those who wear contact lenses, eye drops with steroids, or who have corneal injuries or burns.
What to do
Treatment should be done urgently to avoid more severe corneal damage and involves the administration of antibiotic, antifungal and/or anti-inflammatory eye drops in case of infection. If the ulcer is caused by a disease, it should be treated or controlled. Learn more about treatment.
Respiratory allergy can occur when the airways come into contact with substances such as pollen, dust, mold, cat or other animal hair or other allergens, causing symptoms such as congestion or nasal drip, itchy nose, constant sneezing, dry coughing, redness and watery eyes and headaches.
What to do
Treatment involves the administration of antihistamines such as desloratadine, cetrizine or etbastin, for example, and if allergies make breathing very difficult, it may be necessary to use bronchodilator drugs such as salbutamol or phenoterol.
Cluster headache is a headache on one side of the face, usually very strong, stabbing and occurs during sleep, being a rare disease, much stronger and more invalidating than migraine, known as the worst pain we can feel, being stronger than a kidney, pancreas attack or work pain. Other symptoms may also occur, such as redness, watery eyes on the same side of pain, swelling of the eyelid, or nasal discharge. Learn more about this disease.
Compared to migraine, the person with this type of headache does not rest, prefers to walk or sit during the crisis.
What to do
The disease is incurable, but can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, opioids and the use of a 100% oxygen mask in times of crisis. Learn more about treating cluster headaches.
Also known as rhinosinusitis, it is a disease that occurs when there is inflammation of the lining of the sinuses, which are structures around the nostrils, triggered by environmental irritants, fungal infections and allergies, for example.
The most common symptoms are facial pain, runny nose, watery eyes and headaches, although symptoms may vary slightly depending on the cause of the disease and the person. Learn how to differentiate between major types of sinusitis.
What to do
Treatment depends on the type of sinusitis the person has, but is usually done with analgesics and anti-inflammatory, corticosteroids, antibiotics and nasal decongestants. Learn about the treatment of sinusitis in detail.
Watery eyes can also be caused by medications, dry eyes, fever, corneal inflammation, blepharitis, chalazion or allergic rhinitis.