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What Do Itching And Blood Shot Eyes With High BP Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Question: I have blood shot eyes. They have been like this a few days. A little itching, but I can see clearly. I do have high blood pressure but take my medication daily. What do you think it might be?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can you please upload an image of your eyes?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this blood you have noticed in your eyes. Most of this observation is often benign and does not require any specific treatment option. The eyes would generally clear all by themselves over 7-10days maximum.

If this fails to happen or the bloody eyes happen frequently, at this time we would want to get some examination and test to see if there could be any possible explanation. Inmost cases, clotting disorders are to be blamed when this is recurrent. However, this is rarely the case as most of this often resolves spontaneously. With a perfect vision, I will not be particularly concerned at this time.

Just to make sure all is well, I will suggest that you upload an image for me to review. This would help me settle on my initial thought process and be confident we are not missing out on anything concerning at this time.

I hope to hear from you and hope this alleviates the fears and concerns. If there are any worries or clarifications you desire, please do not hesitate to ask me and i would gladly respond to them. Until then, I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (56 minutes later)
Thank you for your reply.
Sorry I can't take a photo (I'm 64 and not tecky), but it has happened before and cleared just as you said. So I think I should make an appointment with my doctor and have it checked out.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I would say yes to that!(seeing a doctor for examination)

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will suggest that you follow up and get the eyes examined. If this has cleared much, then I would say plan to do so if it happens the third time so that the doctors can see what it really looks like.

Am sorry you are not too tecky. We all face challenges using new stuffs. I have and my share as well.

Please, keep me updated on this.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Do Itching And Blood Shot Eyes With High BP Indicate?

Brief Answer: Can you please upload an image of your eyes? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this blood you have noticed in your eyes. Most of this observation is often benign and does not require any specific treatment option. The eyes would generally clear all by themselves over 7-10days maximum. If this fails to happen or the bloody eyes happen frequently, at this time we would want to get some examination and test to see if there could be any possible explanation. Inmost cases, clotting disorders are to be blamed when this is recurrent. However, this is rarely the case as most of this often resolves spontaneously. With a perfect vision, I will not be particularly concerned at this time. Just to make sure all is well, I will suggest that you upload an image for me to review. This would help me settle on my initial thought process and be confident we are not missing out on anything concerning at this time. I hope to hear from you and hope this alleviates the fears and concerns. If there are any worries or clarifications you desire, please do not hesitate to ask me and i would gladly respond to them. Until then, I wish you well.