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7/12/2010

Section IV of liver disease with a similar understanding of common diseases

1 , eyes red gum and more - acute conjunctivitis

Conjunctiva that covers the inner surface of the eye sclera in the eyelids of a transparent front organizations, the above is rich in blood vessels and nerves . Acute conjunctivitis is an acute inflammation of the conjunctiva , when the conjunctiva by bacteria , viruses and other pathogens may cause acute inflammation , commonly known as " eye syndrome . " Acute conjunctivitis , after reasonable treatment, 2 to 3 weeks to full recovery , usually does not affect normal vision .

Characteristic symptoms : red eye, eye discharge increased ( mucus and more ), up in the morning to be stuck rolling into the eyes . A foreign body sensation , burning , itching , tearing, photophobia ( not in bright light to see things ), eyelid swelling .

Causes of acute conjunctivitis caused by : bacteria, viruses and other microbial infections , sand , dust , ultraviolet radiation , chemical agents , toxic gases , pollen , animal dander , feathers .

Prevention of acute conjunctivitis : do not rub the eye as much as possible , pay attention to using eye health, try to avoid eye irritation . Wash hands frequently with soap , wearing contact lenses in check , be sure to wash your hands . Do not share towels , handkerchiefs , often replacing towels, handkerchiefs .

Treatment of acute conjunctivitis : eye ointment before going to sleep with eyes painted during the day with eye drops , eye drops bottle can not be bumped attention to the eyes , to avoid contamination . Cold compress on the eyes, allergic conjunctivitis may also be taking anti-allergy .

Second , eye pain photophobia tears - keratitis

Eye wall divided into three layers , the outermost layer of the top 1 / 6, called the cornea , after 5 / 6, called the sclera , cornea is transparent and organizations , it can be seen through the pupil and iris ( brown eyes, black part) . When it be bacteria , viruses , fungi and other pathogens, erosion , can cause keratitis .

Characteristic symptoms : eye pain, photophobia, lacrimation , blepharospasm , decreased vision. Severe corneal ulcers cause inflammation , such as ulcers continue to develop and may lead to corneal perforation . Suffering from corneal ulcer is very painful , feeling the eyes of a foreign body . Corneal abrasion can cause the same pain . Corneal ulcer must be treated in time , otherwise it will leave a permanent scar , eye.

Keratitis caused by reasons: bacteria , viruses , fungi and other pathogens, corneal abrasions or corneal foreign body entering , wearing contact lenses clean is not clean , a lack of vitamin A and other systemic diseases , sleep can not be completely closed eyes caused by corneal drying .

Keratitis Prevention : Do not rub eyes with dirty hands ; special types should wear protective glasses to prevent foreign matter such as iron , wood chips and other damage the cornea into the eye ; wear contact lenses should be to wash your hands , not wearing glasses overnight , attention soaked contact lenses The liquid should cover the lid, regular replacement , not to be contaminated . If there keratitis should immediately stop wearing contact lenses .

Keratitis treatment: early frequent drops , then gradually reducing . If there is no time to go to the hospital , because I do not know is bacterial or viral infections , can in the day with anti- viral eye drops , eye ointment erythromycin eye at night .

Third, many eyes in tears Gum - dacryocystitis

Dacryocystitis , lacrimal sac inflammation of the eye , lacrimal sac in the inner corner of eye , dacryocystitis eye disease is more common , more common in infants and post-menopausal women , mostly unilateral . According to the patients of Ji Huan , will be divided into acute dacryocystitis and chronic dacryocystitis .

Symptoms features: more than tears and eye secretions ( mucus and more ) , accompanied by swelling and pain in the eye angles , fever , general discomfort . A few days later there is limited swelling , abscess, skin puncture from the discharge , so to reduce inflammation . Main symptoms of chronic dacryocystitis tears pus .

Dacryocystitis prevention : preventive treatment for trachoma , conjunctivitis ; have rhinitis , nasal septum deviation , inferior turbinate hypertrophy , should be treated early ; enhance the body resistance to help prevent the occurrence of dacryocystitis .

Dacryocystitis treatment: the best to the hospital for treatment of acute dacryocystitis , avoid extrusion , hot towels and apply mature early can be a clean eye , antibiotic eye drops . Required surgical treatment of chronic dacryocystitis .

4 , dry eyes night blindness - a lack of vitamin A

Vitamin A deficiency among vulnerable : out text, sewing , welding, miners , photography , etc. , and long-term at the seaside , desert and snow in areas such as human .

Symptoms characteristic: a lack of vitamin A occurs in addition to dry eye , night blindness , but also often accompanied by other symptoms: skin becomes rough , the hair will become dry and dull , dandruff and more easily broken nails , nose , throat and lungs , etc. Respiratory organs prone to infection . Also kidney, bladder and other organs of the urinary system is also prone to infection .

Therapeutic approach : eat more foods containing vitamin A . Natural vitamin A mainly in animal foods such as animal liver, egg yolk , butter , cream, whole milk , cod liver oil and so on . Also carotene into the human body, can be transformed into vitamin A, carotene -rich vegetables were carrots, tomatoes , peas, Red potatoes , yams , celery, spinach .