Why do your eyes get red when you cry

Question 1

Why do your eyes get red when you cry?

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Red eyes: This is actually a very good question and it would seem like the answer would be simple and straight forward. The most likely cause is related to a v... Read More

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Frequently, yes: The tears produced by crying can be somewhat irritating to the eyes, because they are not the typical minute to minute tears that lubricate the eye (t... Read More

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Question 2

Is there a way i can get the redness out of my eyes after i've been crying?

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Eye drops: As long as redness of eyes is related to crying only (and not connected with allergies, glaucoma etc), you may try any of the otc decongestant eye dro... Read More

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Visine ok sparingly: Visine to get the red out is okay to use sparingly. If you are needing to use it frequently (daily), then tears would serve you better.

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Question 3

My inner corner of my eyes have been red for about 2 weeks. it gets better after a few days pass but if i cry they just get back to how they were.

Answer

Requires exam: and treatment of infection or inflammation of the inner canthus. Avoid OTC eye drops and see your physician asap.

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Question 4

Since i was a kid when i cried i was getting red dots under eyes like red freckles. sometimes during last month i might get one or two (but only one or two) without crying.can wearing kn95 protection mask be causing these from pressuring the area?

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The pressure change created by crying or vomiting can break small capillaries near the skin surface around the eyes or other areas with thin skin. The... Read More

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Question 5

How to get rid of swollen red eyes from crying?

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No easy way: Lacrimal glands swell. Ice may help. Best is time and happy thoughts.

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Question 6

My son , 2 years 4 months has been getting flash skin reactions that we dont know what is causing it. we see a pattern of crying and rubbing eyes as minutes after that he has a red blotchy patch appearance on his face. he also get it on his legs.

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Urticarial rash?: An allergic reaction is possible. Provide children's Benadryl as directed by your physician or pharmacist for three days. If the reaction involves res... Read More

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Question 7

I've gotten red spots under my eyes. i noticed them yesterday, but i threw up today. i didn't cry or vomit yesterday. how do i get rid of them?

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Time...........: The red spots under your eyes probably occurred as a result of the episode of vomiting. These are small blood vessels that have ruptured and will heal... Read More

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Question 8

Since a kid when cry i get a lot of tiny red dots under eyes.i have fair and sensitive skin. but sometimes,rarely though, i might get very few(1-4) of these red dots under 1 eye without crying.can pressure from n95 mask or a hard sneezing cause them?

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Yes. If these are as expected they are called by various names "coughing" or "vomiting" petechiae, where the tiny capillaries just beneath the skin br... Read More

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Question 9

I have a red eye ball. it always looks like i just stopped crying. please, how do i get it back to its normal colour, which is white.

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Eye Infection: It sounds like you have an eye infection and would need to be seen by your family doctor.

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Question 10

Can you get tiny broken capillary (like tiny red dot or line)under eye from constipation straining or weight lift?i get lots when i cry since a kid,but what can cause just 1or2 of them occasionally?my aunt has the same issue.they leave after 2 days?

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Yes. The problem is often labeled coughing petechiae since it is seen frequently after the strain of coughing or vomiting raises capillary pressure. T... Read More

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Why do your eyes get red when you cry