Question 1

can alcohol consumption cause itchy watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Itchy and watery eyes are signs of ocular allergies that can be relieved by using antihistamine eye drops and avoiding the triggering sources that cause them. Alcohol consumption is not a common cause for this, but some people are more genetically predisposed to such reactions that cause flushing, nasal congestion, runny nose ; eyes, and even itching of mucosal surfaces, such as eyes and nose.

Question 2

what are the causes of sudden light sensitivity, preceded & accompanied by itchy / watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

Scratch or iritis: A sudden corneal scratch can cause this. If your eyes get very dry or you rub them, you might get a small scratch which hurts, makes your eyes water and become sensitive to sunlight. Alternative, you may have an iritis (swelling inside the eye). If it stays for a several hours, get checked.

Question 3

what are the common causes of sudden light sensitivity and itchy/watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: The key symptoms of allergy are itching and sensitivity and the key signs are redness and watering.  If you feel you have an eye allergy, antihistamine drops can help alleviate the symptoms.  If they persist, please see your ophthalmologist.

Question 4

just found black mold in room. son gets sick every 2 weeks and bf has itchy watery eyes and bad cough. is all this caused by the mold?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Take him somewhere else for a few days to see if his symptoms persist.  If they stop, then he is reacting to something in the room.  Talk to his pediatrician about it.

Question 5

can hay fever cause me to feel occasional pain in eyes? i have no other symptoms (itchy/watery eyes) but i've had hay fever symptoms in the past?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor: Pain in the eye can be intraocular inflammation (inflammation inside the eye) which can be sight threatening. Allergic conjunctivitis should not cause eye pain.

Question 6

what cream or medication can be effective against itchy scales around eyes along with watery eyes, and what could be the cause, doesn't get hay fever?

Accepted Answer

Allergies!: Sounds like allergies! Treat for allergies. Creams, ointments, and lotions may make the situation worse. Som topical with steroid may be indicated or helpful, but needs be determined and monitored by doctor!

Question 7

can a 30 panel skin allergy test cause rhinitis and congestion i had one done yesterday, today i am very itchy, sneezing, and.watery eyes with mucus.

Accepted Answer

Allergy testing: yes, mostly likely allergic to something on the panel

Question 8

i used to have horrible allergies to cats. throat close up, wheezing, itchy watery eyes. and now i have 3 cats and not a single reaction. what causes?

Accepted Answer

Cat allergens: You are allergic to the allergens associated with cats.  Not all cats have the amount of allergens, so you may be more tolerant of certain breeds compared to others.

Question 9

why do i have itchy feet after alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

: You could be reacting to the alcohol or to histamine contained in some alcoholic beverages. If you don't want to give up drinking alcohol, you could take a nonsedating antihistamine like claritin an hour or so before drinking. Giving up drinking alcohol would be the smart thing to do however.

Question 10

can you have a garlic allergy -- itchy throat, stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy face?  it seems to be exacerbated with alcohol consumption.

Accepted Answer

Yes: One can be allergic to anything.

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Just found black mold in room. son gets sick every 2 weeks and bf has itchy watery eyes and bad cough. is all this caused by the mold?

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Can hay fever cause me to feel occasional pain in eyes? i have no other symptoms (itchy/watery eyes) but i've had hay fever symptoms in the past?

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What cream or medication can be effective against itchy scales around eyes along with watery eyes, and what could be the cause, doesn't get hay fever?

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Can a 30 panel skin allergy test cause rhinitis and congestion i had one done yesterday, today i am very itchy, sneezing, and.watery eyes with mucus.

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I used to have horrible allergies to cats. throat close up, wheezing, itchy watery eyes. and now i have 3 cats and not a single reaction. what causes?

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Can you have a garlic allergy -- itchy throat, stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy face? it seems to be exacerbated with alcohol consumption.

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