Question 1

i hit my head during a sports session, at the moment i just felt dizzy, however the next morning my eyes felt sensitive to light and felt like vomiting?

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?mild concussion: Although a concussion is defined as loss of consciousness, memory loss, or a combination of both; a head injury may result in complex problems especially if the inner ear is also concussed.  Your symptoms are consistent with a acute closed head injury, and likely will depart fully in a few days or weeks, but if things deteriorate, visit your doctorl.

Question 2

been having really painful eyes for the past couple days. theyre red. and a bit sensitive to light in the mornings. but after i take some pain pills theyre fine. went to a doctor earlier this week and they said it could be sinuses ?

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Eyes: Red eyes can be for various reasons.   Conjunctivitis either viral, bacterial or allergic a possibility. Phototoxicity. Although more likely in older people glaucoma a consideration. People that look at computer screens a lot can develop red eyes.

Question 3

can you have photophobia (light sensitivity) without having any eye disease?

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Yes: People with blue or light colored eyes are usually more sensitive to light than people with dark colored irises.

Question 4

why am i tired and nauseated as well as hot anand eyes sensitive to light's?

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See your doc: Sounds like you're feverish. The cause could be a number of things, some of which are serious. I would recommend seeing your doctor asap.

Question 5

feeling pressure in eyes under eyes. sensitive to light dizzy feeling as well. i feel this daily and then i get anxious. is this a sign of tumor?

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Unlikely tumor: There are many many causes for pressure under eyes and light sensitivity.  Unlikely to be a brain tumor. You should see your primary care doctor though for a careful neurological physical examination. And if the symptoms persist for a month a brain MRI is probably warranted at that point. But try to see your doctor before then it's better.

Question 6

having facial pain and pressure ears clogged. ears sensitive to sound eyes sensitive to light.  are these signs of a tumor?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Sounds like sinus issues.  I would recomment that you see your physician.

Question 7

my 8yr old has severe headaches in forehead and eyes. sensitive to light. high fever. dr says its tonsillitis. pls advise?

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Doctor can recheck: Regardless of whether or not a child has tonsillitis, if he has severe headaches and high fever, he can be rechecked by his doctor or the ER. Sometimes a child has a bad case of a common illness. Sometimes it is a bad illness such as bacterial meningitis. The ER may do some blood tests or other tests to see if something bad is happening. Viruses can also be the cause, not just bacteria.

Question 8

why are my eyes so sensitive to light sometimes?

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Tears: Many reasons but the most benign is surface drying which distorts the immage and increases glare sensitivity.

Question 9

dear dr my eyes are very sensitive to light and sometimes i feel pain in my eyes and my vision is 6/12 in left and 6/18 in right and my eyes are dry.

Accepted Answer

Eye pain: Eye pain and decreased vision are medical emergencies. This may be a sign of an inflammatory eye disease. You need to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

Question 10

my eyes are becuming red and sensitive to light. potential causes?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: You should see an ophthalmologist to manage this issue.  There are many possible causes of redness and sensitivity to light.

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I hit my head during a sports session, at the moment i just felt dizzy, however the next morning my eyes felt sensitive to light and felt like vomiting?

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Been having really painful eyes for the past couple days. theyre red. and a bit sensitive to light in the mornings. but after i take some pain pills theyre fine. went to a doctor earlier this week and they said it could be sinuses ?

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Can you have photophobia (light sensitivity) without having any eye disease?

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Why am i tired and nauseated as well as hot anand eyes sensitive to light's?

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Feeling pressure in eyes under eyes. sensitive to light dizzy feeling as well. i feel this daily and then i get anxious. is this a sign of tumor?

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Having facial pain and pressure ears clogged. ears sensitive to sound eyes sensitive to light. are these signs of a tumor?

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My 8yr old has severe headaches in forehead and eyes. sensitive to light. high fever. dr says its tonsillitis. pls advise?

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Why are my eyes so sensitive to light sometimes?

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Dear dr my eyes are very sensitive to light and sometimes i feel pain in my eyes and my vision is 6/12 in left and 6/18 in right and my eyes are dry.

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My eyes are becuming red and sensitive to light. potential causes?

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