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What Causes Swollen And Red Eyes And Heart Attack?
hello,
my 79yr old Mom has macular degeneration, the other day she had sudden onset of pain in her upper left temple area, next day eye is all swollen and red, day after that she was violently ill had to go to emerg
they didnt even look at her eyes, they were concerned about heatr attack
my 79yr old Mom has macular degeneration, the other day she had sudden onset of pain in her upper left temple area, next day eye is all swollen and red, day after that she was violently ill had to go to emerg
they didnt even look at her eyes, they were concerned about heatr attack
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Short answer. At her age heart attack is more commonly seen more over referred pain in the cheak is more commonly associated with heart attack.
Detailed answer the reddish discoloration of her eye is due to the age related macular degeneration. It may be due to some infections also. I think she needs a good examination from eye doctor and is to be treating accordingly.
The progression of the macular degeneration can be reduced by high intake of vitamins and antioxidants. Hope this finds helpful.
Regards
Dr.Amarnath
Short answer. At her age heart attack is more commonly seen more over referred pain in the cheak is more commonly associated with heart attack.
Detailed answer the reddish discoloration of her eye is due to the age related macular degeneration. It may be due to some infections also. I think she needs a good examination from eye doctor and is to be treating accordingly.
The progression of the macular degeneration can be reduced by high intake of vitamins and antioxidants. Hope this finds helpful.
Regards
Dr.Amarnath
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