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Hyphema: Introduction

Hyphema: Bleeding in the anterior chamber of the eye that is seen in the cornea. See free access online books about Hyphema below. See detailed information below for a list of 7 causes of Hyphema, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Hyphema:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Hyphema. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 7 causes of Hyphema

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Hyphema: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Hyphema, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Hyphema Treatments

Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Hyphema may include:

  • Eye shield
  • Rest the eye
    • Avoid activities that involve eye movement
    • Avoid reading
    • Avoid playing hand-held video games
    • Watching TV is usually acceptable - ask your doctor
    • Avoid any strenuous activity
  • more treatments...»

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Hyphema

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Hyphema:

Diagnostic Guides for Hyphema

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Hyphema from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Hyphema. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Hyphema

Medical Books Excerpts
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Red Eye
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • RED EYE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Eye discharge
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Raccoon eyes
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Red Eye
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Eye Pain
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Red Eye
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Red Eye
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • RED EYE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Definitions of Hyphema:

Hyphema: Do not confuse this word with hyphemia. Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. [G. hyphaimos, suffused with blood]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Bleeding in the anterior chamber of the eye.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Bleeding into the interior chamber of the eye
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Hyphema

The list below shows some of the causes of Hyphema mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 7 causes of Hyphema

How Common are these Causes of Hyphema?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hyphema. Of the 7 causes of Hyphema that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 5 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 7 causes of Hyphema

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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Hyphema?

Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Hyphema, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

What are the alternative names for Hyphema:

Anterior eye chamber hemorrhage
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Classifications of Hyphema:

Symptoms related to Hyphema:

Trauma, Inflammation of the iris, Eye tumour, Surgery to the eye, Blood vessel abnormalities in the eye, Sports injury, Eye injury

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