Question 1

can tear duct cyst cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Tear Duct Cysts: A blocked tear duct from a sty or chalazion can be helped by applying warm compress 4 times a day. If the tear duct is blocked by something else, you will have to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist to, get it evaluated. Any such blockage can result in headaches.

Question 2

i have a blocked tear duct. cyst on my eye i have eye drops . was told by gp to bathe in hot water, now worse.  what can i do to get rid quicker?

Accepted Answer

Eye exam: Warm compresses for 10 minutes 4 times a day will  help the cyst if it is a sty or chalazion . If the tear duct is blocked this will not help, it needs to be examined by an ophthalmologist.

Question 3

had sinus ct scan showed retention cysts in max sinus & no nasolacrimal mass but , i keep getting a blocked tear duct which at times can be opened w/ flushing !  does the results rule out a cancerous mass i have ocd of health issues scared of dying?

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: Your description lacks any mention of cancer, but since you appear focused on this issue, urge a conference with radiologist and your primary physician to clarify what was actually seen on the CAT scan.  Would also propose seeking assistance for your "ocd" with a cognitive-behavioural therapist to seek a way to cope with your concerns.

Question 4

how can u rupture a tear duct?

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trauma: You cannot rupture a normal tear duct by ordinary activity.  It will open only with trauma which cuts into the lid on the inside portion near the nose.

Question 5

how do you treat a blocked tear duct?

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See below: Dacryostenosis, clogged tear duct, is usually managed by gentle massages over tear duct.  Most of clogged ducts open before 6 months of age.

Question 6

i have a chronically blocked tear duct?

Accepted Answer

Often needs surgery: The tear duct is in the corner of the bottom eyelid near the nose and drains tears into the nose. It can be blocked at birth creating watering eyes with discharge, or occur later from other causes. Sometimes that needs surgery to open.

Question 7

how do i clean out a blocked tear duct?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If in a child you can keep it clean and use massage against the nose to help it open.  If in an adult, you need an ophthalmologist to determine whether the block is in the upper or lower system with different treatment for each.  You cannot clean it out yourself but can massage to clear out accumulated debris until you get it medically fixed.

Question 8

what is the result of blocked tear duct?

Accepted Answer

Tears don't drain: If a tear duct does not drain, they well up along the edge of the eyelids & skin germs can get in & cause a chronic low grade crustiness or discharge.Sometimes recurrent inflammation of the eyelids will occur.

Question 9

what does a blocked tear duct feel like?

Accepted Answer

Not usually painful: A blocked tear duct can be congenital, or more commonly is aquired over time. It generally is painless, causing excessive tearing, but if it leads to an infection of the tear, or lacrimal sac may be painful. It is usually treated with a surgical procedure called a dcr.

Question 10

what can i do to fix a blocked tear duct?

Accepted Answer

Probe duct: A ophthalmologist can thread a wire down the duct & push out an obstruction.

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