Question 1

what exactly is horner syndrome?

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Nerve problem: Am impairment of sympathetic nerve activity that presents as ptosis(droopy eyelid), meiosis (constricted pupil) and anhydrosis (no sweating) on the same side of the face.  While over 50% of the causes are benign it can indicate the presence od a tumor in the chest or neck.

Question 2

what is horner syndrome and what are the signs.?

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Various : Horner syndrome results in a unilateral small pupil, slight drooping of the eyelid, and possible changes in sweating on the same side.  It is caused by problems in the sympathetic nerves passing upward in the chest into the neck and toward the base of the brain.  Numerous conditions can cause the problem, and this would need extensive testing to find the cause.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: horner syndrome?

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Definition: A persistently small pupil (miosis)
A notable difference in pupil size between the two eyes (anisocoria)
Little or delayed opening (dilation) of the affected pupil in dim light
Drooping of the upper eyelid (ptosis)
Slight elevation of the lower lid, sometimes called upside-down ptosis
Little/no sweating (anhidrosis) either on the entire side of face or  isolated patch of skin on the affected side.

Question 4

how can you acquire horners syndrome?

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Injury or illness: Horner's syndrome is caused by damage or dysfunction of a nerve that afffects eyelid movement, pupil constriction and sweating. It can be aquired in many ways a few of which are trauma to the neck or tumor in the chest. It is important to see a physician for new horner's syndrome of unknown cause.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: horners syndrome?

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Horners Syndrome: Is the combination of drooping of the eyelid (ptosis) and constriction of the pupil (miosis), sometimes accompanied by decreased sweating (anhidrosis) of the face on the same side; redness of the conjunctiva of the eye is often also present.

Question 6

what causes horners syndrome?

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Horner's syndrome.: Damage to a pathway in the Sympathetic Nervous System, either the pathway from the Hypothalamus to upper part of Spinal cord, from the Spinal column to the side of the neck, or from there to the muscles of the eye &amp; skin of face.

Question 7

does horners syndrome affect vision?

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No!: Horner's syndrome affects pupil size, eyelid droop and reduced forehead sweating on the affected side.  Altho the condition itself is basically benign it can be an indication of other more serious problems and should be evaluated by an eye md who can then make further referrals if appropriate.

Question 8

does anyone know about horners syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Sympathtic dysfuncti: Horner's is a complex of eye findings-lid droop, pupillary narrowing, diminished sweating - caused by a disturbance of the sympathetic nerve supply to the eye. Almost always on one side only. Can be caused by forceps for birth, tumors in the upper chest ( usually lung cancer), vascular lesions in the neck and trauma. Some relief with proper treatment - see your neuro-ophthalmologist.

Question 9

can horners syndrome cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Carotid dissection: If the horners is related to carotid dissection you might also experience headache. Treatment for the initial cause of horners such as pancoast tumor might have side effect of headache. These are serious symptoms. Seek medical attention if you have not done so.

Question 10

what can i do for treatment if horners syndrome?

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Horners Syndrome: Treatment depends on the cause of horners syndrome.

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