Sunday, March 14, 2010

bloodshot eyes

Question
I had a sudden onset of pressure in my head my eyes were suddenly bloodshot and glassy after about 30 minutes my eyes were back to normal. Not sure if its related but,I also had a case of diarrhea too. This is the 2nd time all symptoms including diarrhea have occured.


Answer
Hi Rhonda,

Any issues such as you are having need to be evaluated as soon as possible.

Certain allergies can cause the eyes to redden and then clear within an hour, but certain eye infections may present similar symptoms, my advice is to get check by your Optometrist.

I can not help you with the gastrointestinal signs, other than a possible food allergy or poisoning.

Hope this helps,

Dr. Wojciak