Question 1

what could cause bloodshot eyes and headaches all of the sudden?

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Many causes: Difficult to say.  There are many causes of headaches, from mild neck muscle strain and tension to life-threatening medical issues.  Please see a doctor for further evaluation and good luck.

Question 2

any ideas why is it that i have bloodshot eyes and headaches all of the sudden?

Accepted Answer

Allergy/inflammation: Consider seasonal allergies/sinus
a more serious etiology would be an auto immune attack that involves your eyes and blood vessel 
a medical evaluation is warranted with either one.

Question 3

mouth tastes like blood, i have a headache and bloodshot eyes. what should i do?

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Multiple symptoms: Need to be seen by your primary care doctor for diagnosis, doubt if all related.

Question 4

i woke up with a bruised eye lid this morning. i constantly have bloodshot eyes and continues headaches. is the bruised eye any reason of concern?

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Bruised eyelid? : Blood vessels are fragile, and some spontaneous rupture of a vessel in the affected eyelid (without a trauma incident to same) may be related to hypertension, as well as your continuous headaches.  Get a referral to an internist to assess the possible cause.

Question 5

i am experiencing red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye), headache (severity: mild) (time frame: gradual) (occurred: > 3 hours) (side: all sides) (worsened by: being tired) (unaffected by: bending forward, changes in sleep pattern, sneeze or cough, psychol

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Ophthalmologist...: Thanks for the excellent description of symptoms. Headaches can have complex causes. Based on the above description one should see a good Eye Doctor, Ophthalmologist first and then other appropriate Specialists if indicated until the problem is resolved.

Question 6

getting really bad headaches for weeks, blurred/bloodshot eyes, temples very tender, cold feeling through head and stuffy nose and blocked ears?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection?: You have been sick long enough!  You need to be treated. You may have a sinus infection and need antibiotics.  Consider a virtual consult on Healthtap Prime, where you can be treated for this, and far cheaper than an UC visit.  If your headache is the worst you ever had, though, go to an ER right away!

Question 7

what does having sore throat, red tonsils, bloodshot eyes, fever and headaches indicative of?

Accepted Answer

Several things: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

Question 8

my 4yr old son has bloodshot eyes and said his head hurts really bad. so much so it woke him up from sleep. what would you do if it were your child?

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Really bad headache: If it were my 4 year old, i would have him see his pediatrician asap.

Question 9

constant bloodshot eyes, please help?

Accepted Answer

See details: It may be due to allergies. See an ophthalmologist to be sure it is not the result of something more serious.

Question 10

how can i clear bloodshot eyes safely?

Accepted Answer

Artificial tears: Are safe, readily available and can be used without fear of side effects.

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I woke up with a bruised eye lid this morning. i constantly have bloodshot eyes and continues headaches. is the bruised eye any reason of concern?

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I am experiencing red or bloodshot eyes (side: one eye), headache (severity: mild) (time frame: gradual) (occurred: > 3 hours) (side: all sides) (worsened by: being tired) (unaffected by: bending forward, changes in sleep pattern, sneeze or cough, psychol

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Getting really bad headaches for weeks, blurred/bloodshot eyes, temples very tender, cold feeling through head and stuffy nose and blocked ears?

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What does having sore throat, red tonsils, bloodshot eyes, fever and headaches indicative of?

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My 4yr old son has bloodshot eyes and said his head hurts really bad. so much so it woke him up from sleep. what would you do if it were your child?

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Constant bloodshot eyes, please help?

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How can i clear bloodshot eyes safely?

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