Lacrimation: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Lacrimation

He was diagnosed with left lower eyelid medial ectropion and bilateral lacrimal obstructions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The lacrimal pathway was permeable and there was no eyelid malposition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ICD-10-CM Codes › H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa › H00-H05 Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit › H02- Other disorders of eyelid › Unspecified ectropion [icd10data.com]

Blepharitis

ICD-10-CM Codes › H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa › H00-H05 Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit › H01- Other inflammation of eyelid › Unspecified blepharitis [icd10data.com]

Common symptoms include itching and burning of the eyelid margins and conjunctival irritation with lacrimation, photosensitivity, and foreign body sensation. [merckmanuals.com]

Instead, it is likely an adaptive response of the ocular surface to the lack of tears, possibly increasing meibum fluidity, thus enhancing lacrimal film stability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cluster Headache

Lacrimation, conjunctival injection, nasal symptoms… cluster headache, migraine and cranial autonomic symptoms in primary headache disorders—what’s new? [doi.org]

The attacks are associated with one or more of the following, all of which are ipsilateral: conjunctival injection, lacrimation, nasal congestion, rhinorrhoea, forehead and [healthcentral.com]

METHODS/RESULTS: Ophthalmic features such as conjunctival injection, lacrimation, ptosis and miosis occur in the vast majority of patients with cluster headache, whereas co-existent [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Facial Palsy

In conjunction with a review of the literature, this case suggests that this phenotype carries with it a greater risk of serious complications affecting the eyelids and lacrimal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other factors are pain in the posterior auricular area and decreased lacrimation. [symptoma.com]

The parasympathetic secretomotor fibers supply the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands, the lacrimal glands and the glands of the nose and palate. [flexikon.doccheck.com]

Sjögren Syndrome

The lacrimal gland (LG) immunopathology of Sjögren's syndrome (SS) consists of a proliferation of B and CD4 lymphocytes surrounding epithelial structures (Pepose JS, et al [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

EBV genomes can be detected in 35% of normal lacrimal glands. [eyewiki.aao.org]

The mode of action is to increase lacrimal gland secretion directly. [eyewiki.aao.org]

Hydrophthalmos

(Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases) Arcus Senilis Arcus, Corneal (Arcus Senilis) Asthenopia Astigmatism Astrocytoma, Malignant, Optic Nerve (Optic Nerve Glioma) Atrophies, Gyrate [provisu.ch]

Optic Neuropathy (Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic) Anterior Uveitides (Uveitis, Anterior) Anton Syndrome (Blindness, Cortical) Aphakia Aphakia, Postcataract Apparatus Disease, Lacrimal [provisu.ch]

Exposure to Chloropicrin

Under normal atmospheric conditions, chloropicrin is a volatile, colourless to faint yellow oily liquid, with an extremely irritating and penetrating smell that induces lacrimation [medicinesinpregnancy.org]

Chloropicrin is a lacrimator. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Eye tearing (lacrimation) is prominent." [change.org]

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

lacrimal surgery and dry eye. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The lacrimal glands were found to be reduced in size in the next eldest child. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mass was found to be a dermolipoma of the lacrimal gland. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gradenigo Syndrome

In addition, other symptoms may include: involvement of the facial nerve and vestibulocochlear nerve 5 photophobia fever excessive lacrimation Further spread of infection [radiopaedia.org]

Other principal symptoms are photphobia, excessive lacrimation, fever, and reduced corneal sensitivity. [whonamedit.com]

Diplopia - ipsilateral paralysis of the abducens nerve (sixth cranial nerve), and Persistent Ear Discharge - otitis media Other symptoms can include photophobia, excessive lacrimation [wikidoc.org]

Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis

All 11 patients (22 eyes) responded favorably to lacrimal punctal occlusion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Most recently, studies have suggested that lacrimal occlusion therapy may be beneficial in the treatment of SLK. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] occlusion therapy for the treatment of superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis. ( 9798210 ) Kabat A.G. 1998 32 Lacrimal punctal occlusion for the treatment of superior limbic [malacards.org]

Malathion Poisoning

Some foamy secretion was present at the mouth, but there was no sweating or lacrimation, and no fasciculations were observed. [jamanetwork.com]

The acute clinical picture traditionally features salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, gastric cramps, and emesis (SLUDGE). [symptoma.com]

Organophosphate Poisoning (i.e. parathion, malathion, rid-a-bug) and carbamate (Baygon, sevin, and many common roach and ant sprays) Poisoning Signs “SLUDGE” Salivation Lacrimation [orangecountyfl.net]

Rudiger's Syndrome

Thus, the lacrimal sac is fully exposed. Now, the inferior is punctum is dilated, and the lacrimal sac is tented using Bowman's probe. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The described patient is unique in that the lacrimal fistula communicated to the caruncle. [docksci.com]

He was found to have conduction deafness and lacrimal duct stenosis. Rinne test was negative and Weber test was centralized. [ijdvl.com]

Dyskeratosis Congenita

Ophthalmologic manifestations include blepharitis, conjunctivitis, obliteration of the lacrimal puncta, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, ectropion, and loss of eyelashes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lacrimal duct stenosis or atresia is present in up to 80% of patients and leads to continuous epiphora. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]

[…] phenotype including oral leukoplakia, abnormal skin pigmentation, and dysplastic nails in addition to bone marrow failure, pulmonary fibrosis, stenosis of the esophagus, lacrimal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Organophosphate Poisoning

salivation SLUDGE: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defaecation, emesis INVESTIGATIONS butyrylcholinesterase or acetylcholinesterase activity MANAGEMENT Resuscitation [lifeinthefastlane.com]

SLUDGE stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defication, GIT disturbances, and emesis. [emergencymedicalparamedic.com]

Inhalation Eye contact• Cough • Irritation• Difficulty in breathing • Pain• Bronchitis • Lacrimation• Pneumonia • Miosis • Blurring vision • Photophobia 6. [slideshare.net]

Cholinergic Crisis

Meiosis, Bradycardia, Bronchorrhea, Bronchospasm, Emesis, Lacrimation, and Seizures. [symptoma.com]

It is useful to remember some of the symptoms of increased cholinergic stimulation that include: Salivation: stimulation of the salivary glands Lacrimation: stimulation of [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] customary doses; the Tensilon test exacerbates this form of myasthenic crisis; cholinergic crises may be either • Muscarinic crisis Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, lacrimation [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Tetraethyl Pyrophosphate Poisoning

urination, diarrhea, GI upset, emesis) and DUMBELS (diaphoresis and diarrhea; urination; miosis; bradycardia, bronchospasm, bronchorrhea; emesis; excess lacrimation; and [authorstream.com]

urination, diarrhea, GI upset, emesis ) and DUMBELS ( diaphoresis and diarrhea; urination; miosis; bradycardia, bronchospasm, bronchorrhea; emesis; excess lacrimation; and [slideshare.net]

Miosis Glands Excessive salivation Lacrimation Sweating General effects Anxiety Restlessness Musculoskeletal Weakness Fasciculations Cramps Paralysis Central Nervous System [doctorsachin.wordpress.com]

Anterior Uveitis

Physical examination findings are as follows: Lids, lashes, and lacrimal ducts are normal. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] of the anterior part of the uveal tract, iris and ciliary body; (3) a lack of acute inflammatory signs and symptoms, such as pericorneal congestion, pain, photophobia and lacrimation [jamanetwork.com]

Discharge—absent, but lacrimation may be excessive. Vision—ranges from normal in early and mild presentations to greatly reduced in severe cases. [bmj.com]

Diazinon Poisoning

Signs and Symptoms Muscarinic signs (SLUDGE) salivation, lacrimation, urination, diaphoresis, gastrointestinal upset, emesis and progressing to bronchospasm, bronchorrhea, [openanesthesia.org]

[…] cholinesterase inhibitors–either organophosphates–esters of phosphoric acid or thiophosphoric acid, carbamates–synthetic derivatives of carbamic acid Clinical Drooling, defecation, lacrimation [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The initial symptoms of humans are nausea, dizziness, salivation, headache, sweating, lacrimation, and rhinorrhea. [en.wikipedia.org]

Foreign Body in the Eye

Foreign body on external eye 930.0 Corneal foreign body convert 930.0 to ICD-10-CM 930.1 Foreign body in conjunctival sac convert 930.1 to ICD-10-CM 930.2 Foreign body in lacrimal [icd9data.com]

The watery component is produced by lacrimal glands located behind the outer aspect of the upper eyelids. [allaboutvision.com]

Laceration of Eyelids Any laceration around the naso-lacrimal duct refer to Eye Hospital. Beware upper lid laceration which penetrates globe. Arc Flash Very painful. [emed.ie]

Parathion Poisoning

Shortly after exposure, headache, sweating, salivation, lacrimation, vomiting, diarrhea, muscular twitching, convulsions, dyspnea, and blurred vision occur. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Signs and Symptoms Muscarinic signs (SLUDGE) salivation, lacrimation, urination, diaphoresis, gastrointestinal upset, emesis and progressing to bronchospasm, bronchorrhea, [openanesthesia.org]

Muscarinic effects include pinpoint pupils; blurred vision; hypersecretion by salivary, lacrimal, sweat, and bronchial glands; narrowing of the bronchi; nausea, vomiting, [homeobook.com]

Carbamate Poisoning

Patient Education Organophosphates and carbamates are common insecticides that inhibit cholinesterase activity, causing acute muscarinic manifestations (eg, salivation, lacrimation [merckmanuals.com]

[…] muscarinic parasymp. receptors: miosis, bronchoconstriction, wheezing, SOB, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tenesmus, fecal incontinence, urinary frequency & incontinence, excessive lacrimation [ozemedicine.com]

She had the following symptoms of severe carbamate poisoning: coma, fasciculations, salivation, lacrimation, myosis, bronchorrhea, and difficult breathing. [link.springer.com]

Chemical Burn of the Cornea

In-depth information on ocular drugs used in clinical practice, including chapters on drugs used to treat eyelid disorders, lacrimal diseases, conjunctiva diseases, corneal [books.google.com]

Hence a new classification is proposed on the basis of FB locations, in which adnexal FBs (in orbit, lids, conjunctiva and lacrimal apparatus) are also included. [en.wikipedia.org]

Complications of eyelid burns Eyelid burns may damage lacrimal, conjuctival, and eyelid glands which can decrease tear production or their scarring may also inhibit lacrimal [ijburns.com]

Tyrosine Transaminase Deficiency

A dictionary of medical eponyms Related people Ernst Hanhart Hermann Richner A syndrome characterized by keratosis palmaris et plantaris from infancy, with lacrimation, [whonamedit.com]

II typically demonstrates ocular symptoms (75% of cases) that usually occur in the first year of life. 8 They are characterized by photophobia, redness, and increase of lacrimation [mdedge.com]

Symptoms - Tyrosine transaminase deficiency * Lacrimation * Sensitivity to light * Redness * Painful lesion * Nonpruritic knee lesions * Nonpruritic palm lesions * Nonpruritic [checkorphan.org]

Conjunctivitis

[…] secretions, eyelids stuck together on waking, unilateral infection at onset: bacterial conjunctivitis; • watery (serous) secretions, no itching: viral conjunctivitis; • excessive lacrimation [medicalguidelines.msf.org]

[…] herpes zoster histologic Histopathology ichthyosis immune incontinentia pigmenti infection infiltrate inflammation inflammatory involvement keratitis KEY CLINICAL POINTS lacrimal [books.google.com]

Symptoms are hyperemia, lacrimation, irritation, and discharge. Diagnosis is clinical. [web.archive.org]

Laceration

In revisional repair, a Mini-Monoka stent was reinserted to maintain the realigned lacrimal pathway. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

PURPOSE: The aim is to analyze the influence of the location of lacrimal canalicular laceration over the eventual anatomical and functional success after surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] have developed a novel technique in which with a 23 Ga fiber optic light pipe is used to identify the cut ends of the canaliculus allowing silicone tube intubation of the lacrimal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy

Clinical manifestations are present at birth and include diminished lacrimation, defective thermoregulation, orthostatic hypotension (HYPOTENSION, ORTHOSTATIC), fixed pupils [termsciences.fr]

[…] spontaneous lacrimation. [jpma.org.pk]

[…] neuropathies by insensitivity to pain and fever, anhydrosis with dry skin, normal sense of touch, diminished or upset deep tendon reflexes, normal corneal reflex response, and lacrimation [saudija.org]

Trachoma

It is characterized initially by inflammation, pain, photophobia, and lacrimation. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Lacrimal sac ◦ Chronic dacryocystitis 15. 1. [slideshare.net]

Initial symptoms are conjunctival hyperemia, eyelid edema, photophobia, and lacrimation. [msdmanuals.com]

Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated enlarged lacrimal gland with edematous changes consistent with inflammation due to dacryoadenitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

No Acanthamoeba organisms were found in the lacrimal gland. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition, we would like to emphasize that AK may be frequently associated with lacrimal gland inflammation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Fenthion Poisoning

Clinical features: Muscarinic: DUMBBELS – Diarrhoea, urination, miosis, bronchorrhoea, bronchospasm, emesis, lacrimation, salivation. Plus bradycardia and hypotension. [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Hydrogen Sulfide Poisoning

Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva Blepharospasm Muscle spasms that control the eyelid which causes uncontrollable blinking or complete inability to open the eye lids Lacrimation [firstaidcalgary.ca]

Exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas may result in skin irritation, lacrimation (tearing), inability to detect odors, photophobia (heightened sensitivity to light), and blurred [cameochemicals.noaa.gov]