Symptom: Red eye
Red eye: Redness of the eyes
Introduction: An inflammation of the eye may be conjunctivitis (which can itself be caused by several other conditions). The eyes can get red for numerous other reasons such as hangover, fever, allergies, hay fever, and other causes.
Detailed cause information for symptom: Red eye:
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Types of Red eye: bloodshot eyes (6)
Symptoms related to Red eye: eye pain (38), eye discharge (2), eye symptoms (199), eyelid symptoms (28), puffy eyes (25), eye swelling (16)
Red eye type of: Eye symptoms (199)
Symptoms: symptom center, symptom groups, symptom descriptions
Possible causes of symptom: Red eye: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Red eye as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Conjunctivitis
- Hangover
- Marijuana - a form of cannabis
- Cannabis
- Eye infection (see Eye symptoms)
- Chlorinated swimming pool
- Eye rubbing
- Pinkeye
- Keratitis
- Keratopathy
- Iritis
- Acute iritis
- Glaucoma
- Acute glaucoma
- Subconjunctival hemorrhage
- Allergies
- Pollen allergy
- Fever
- Virus
- Common cold
- Flu
- Scleritis
- Episcleritis
- Meningitis
Medications or substances causing Red eye: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Red eye as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
Conditions listing symptoms: Red eye: The following list of conditions have 'Red eye' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Red eye: The following list of conditions have 'Red eye' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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