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Can A Heart Problem Cause Double Vision
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Can a heart problem cause double vision?
Heart and Eye: Heart disease can predispose a person to strokes, which can affect the eye by causing partial or full vision loss, or can affect the brainstem, which controls eye movement via several cranial nerves. If the brainstem is involved, double vision may result. Anyone with vision loss or sudden onset double vision should call 9-1-1 and go to the er at once. ...Read more
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Vision (Definition)
Vision is a feature of a person's brain that allows him to see. He must have normal eyes, optic nerves (that stretch from the eyes to the back of his brain), and visual cortex (the vision center in the brain), in order to see properly. An ophthalmologist is a ...Read more
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Can a concussion cause eye problems?
Yes it can: Serious brain concussion can cause damage to the vision center of the brain with loss of vision or to the eye movement part of the brain with resulting eye movement problems called palsies which result in double vision. ...Read more
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What can cause physiological double vision?
Vision: This may represent an eye muscle imbalance that you are able to control. It also can be associated with a refractive error. An ophthalmologist can sort out the answer for you. ...Read more
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What can cause double vision and dizziness?
Many things..: Some benign and some dangerous things (for example stroke) can cause these symptoms. The diagnosis depends on clinical history and physical exam as well as selected testing. ...Read more
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Can a migraine cause impaired vision?
Temporarily: Migraines can be proceeded by visual auras or ophthalmic migraines, which block vision for up to an hour. As well, recurrent migraines may increase the risk of developing glaucoma, which if left untreated could lead to permanent vision loss. ...Read more
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Is double vision a side-effect of a neurological problem?
Depends: Usually double vision is divided into monocular or binocular (eye alignment), and then eye alignment can be affect by the muscle (weakness or overaction) or mechanical issues affecting muscles (orbit) vs. Neurological input to the muscles, or a brain problem. ...Read more
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Can a migraine cause impaired vision temporarily?
Aura: Many people with classical migraines have stereotyped symptoms that precede the headache, referred to as an aura. If you do have an aura, use this as your trigger to immediately take an abortive medication (nsaids or a triptan), as early aboritve treatment is much more effective than waiting until the headache proper appears. ...Read more
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What can cause sudden double vision?
Many causes: Potentially very serious symptom which needs prompt evaluation by an ophthalmologist or neurologist. Possible causes are cranial nerve palsy, tumors, thyroid disease, muscle problems like myesthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis. Less serious causes are possible too. ...Read more
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Can a double vision be cured?
Cause?: Do you know your diagnosis? Many reasons for double vision - from congenital strabismus, internuclear ophthalmoplegia, brain tumors, meningitis ... Best person to answer this in your particular case is a neuro-ophthalmologist (rare to find, there are only a few hundred in the country). May need to ask your md to refer you to the nearest medical school. ...Read more
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Can a toothache cause heart problems?
No: Teeth do not cause heart problems, however if you have a heart murmur, or mitral valve prolapse, you could have subacute bacterial endocarditis. Recommend you go visit your physician. ...Read more
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Can anxiety cause double vision?
Not constantly: Yes, for a moment, usually with dizziness. You are worth pinning this down; consult the physician who is your primary care physician; at your age & this symptom there are many causes for this. Ranging from relatively innocent to time is exquisitely important. This is not to scare;rather please why take a chance? Call tomorrow. Best wishes. ...Read more
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Can a sinus infection cause blurry vision?
Possible extension: A true peri-orbital sinus infection (versus congestion or inflammation) may extend to the orbital region causing a peri-orbital cellulitis. Typically seen with maxillary sinus infections. I would recommend a visit to your provider to be sure it is not an extension of the infection versus secondary effects from the medication you are taking or other more benign side effects. ...Read more
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What could cause a double heart beat?
Palpitations: Palpitations have many causes from anxiety through anatomic and physiologic abnormalities. The feeling of bounding usually relates to the volume of blood pumped with each palpitation. There is no simple single answer for the question. If you're bothered by the feeling should consult a dr. To see if the problem can be clarified. ...Read more
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Could a eye test cause double vision?
No: Tests do not cause double vision but may reveal it. ...Read more
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Can nearsidedness cause eyestrain and double vision?
Yes: Myopia, or nearsightedness, can cause blurred vision and eyestrain. Some people interpret blurred vision as double vision. Real double vision means seeing two of everything and is not caused by myopia. ...Read more
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What might cause sudden double vision and vision deterioration?
Many things : Sudden onset diplopia and vision loss can be a sign of increased intracranial pressure, intracranial mass, intracranial bleeding, neurodegeneration, vitamin toxicity, drug toxicity, infection, inflammation, trauma, and many more things. It calls for an immediate assessment from your doctor and ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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Can an oncoming migraine cause vision issues like static and flashing. If not what can cause this?
Yes: The "aura" of migraines can cause symptoms like you are describing. Go to google - type in migraine aura. You will see many examples of what people experience. If this is new for you, consider seeing your doctor to make sure nothing else is going on. ...Read more
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What can cause a severe headache with blurry vision in only one eye?
Astigmatism: 1. Eye muscle strain from astigmatism 2. Glaucoma 3. Iridocyclitis. ...Read more
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What could be the cause of blurry vision, double vision, and unsteady gait?
Cerebellar problem: Stroke, tumors, cysts, medications, hypoperfusion, etc.
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Eye can multiple corneal transplants in the same eye cause diminished vision? Can excessive movement after a corneal trnsplant cause it to slip?
Possibly: Transplants are usually done for a corneal problem which threatens vision. If you have needed multiple ones, then there is probably some inflammatory or immune underpinning which can also diminish the vision. The transplanted cornea is stable as long as the sutures are in place. After removal, the new cornea is a little fragile, so you should avoid direct hits, but eye movement is ok. ...Read more
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Can a heart problem cause double vision?
Heart and Eye: Heart disease can predispose a person to strokes, which can affect the eye by causing partial or full vision loss, or can affect the brainstem, which controls eye movement via several cranial nerves. If the brainstem is involved, double vision may result. Anyone with vision loss or sudden onset double vision should call 9-1-1 and go to the er at once. ...Read more
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Might a heart problem cause mental illness?
No: Some pts with poorly functioning hearts and poor cerebral perfusion can have menral status changes from time to time. But not otherwise. Some congenital diseases may have mental retardation and heart problems but theres no cause and effect relationship with heart dz and mental illness. ...Read more
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Can a heart problem cause you to feel pain on your left side in between the waist and ribs?
No : It would be most unusual.
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Can a heart problem cause me to be dizzy after driving?
Dizzy: Not necessarily, however it would be best to see your physician to see if this might be related to your medications or your general condition or both. ...Read more
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Is it possible that a heart problem cause nausea and stomach problems?
Heart disease: Various cardiac problems can cause nausea and stomach problems. These are common with congestive heart failure. ...Read more
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Can a heart problem cause severe weakness and dizziness? I have had chest pain and fluttering that lasts 2 to 3 mins then the weakness starts..
Absolutely: This can be a problem with the rhythm of the heart's beating. If your heart isn't working properly, your body & brain won't get the oxygen and nutrients needed to function properly. You should report to your primary care provider or cardiologist for an examination and/or testing. ...Read more
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Can a heart problem cause speech problems been going on for 3months now effecting anything I do now had lung test fine doing heart stress test tom.
Odd: Yeah, it's pretty tough to connect heart problems to long-term speech problems. The closest thing i could think of would be atrial fibrillation or a cardiac tumor which sends clots to the brain where they cause a small stroke. That could fit the bill. But if the speech gets completely better from time to time, it'd decrease the likelihood of that by a lot. ...Read more
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Can skipping meal for 1 week cause heart problem?
Yes: It could cause arrhythmia due to electrolyte imbalance and hypovolemia can cause a drop in blood pressure and make the heart beat faster ...Read more
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Could you tell me if somebody has a heart problem, could this cause them to have mental problems?
Do not think so: I do not think that somebody has a heart problem that would cause them to have mental probblems.But if that pt is worried about the heart even though the problems are not significant, their mental health can get affected from the anxiety. ...Read more
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Can masturbation cause heart problem?
Heart disease: Usually wouldn't be problematic.
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What are the diet pills that caused that heart problem?
Fen-phen: Fenfluramine & phentaramine were two medications that when taken together as a weight loss aid were found to cause heart problems in some patients. The material was pulled from the marked in 1997 after the problems became evident. ...Read more
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Hi im jenypher, i have tonsil problem many times and im worried that this may cause a serious heart problem. My two are really damage .
ENT doc: For recurrent tonsillitis, you should see an ENT surgeon about tonsillectomy. ...Read more
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Does riding on big swing which is operated by motor, cause any heart problem?
Should not.: Your skin is a remarkably good electrical insulator at "low" voltages & pwr (i.e., less than 60V / 60 J), not to mention the other insulation applied to most industrial motors. It's unlikely any current will get through to your heart or cause any physical problems. Now, the gravity-defying aspect of a swing is another matter... if you have fear of heights, it'll get your heart pounding. ...Read more
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Does gastritis causes heart problem?
Not directly: But nonsteroidal anti inflammatory agents (nsaid's) can cause topical mucosal injury and inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, decreasing mucosal mucus production, bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) secretion and mucosal blood flow. Creating stomach and duodenal irritation and ulcers. Same NSAID drugs can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. ...Read more
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What to do if heart problem caused by drug use or just anxiety?
Hrt Dis - drug/anxie: It depends on the drug. Cocaine use has been associated with heart attacks in otherwise healthy people. Anxiety can be treated by your doctor with anti-anxiety meds. You will need to see your doctor to sort out which drug (or med) is causing a problem. ...Read more
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If masturbate is done 5 times week, does it cause heart problem?
Not usually: Autoeroticism including masturbation has risk of sudden cardiac death only reported in bronchial asthmatic patient and masochistic behaviors. ...Read more
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Receiving a lot of headaches over the past week. Can headaches be caused by a heart problem?
Maybe: A full work up for headache may include a cardiac exam such as an echo , but a cat scan of the head , carotid dopplers and a battery of labs would usually be done first. BP and sugers checked and treated if neccesary as well as input from a neurologist if felt appropitae. ...Read more
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Can a small hiatal hernia cause heart problem of any kind?
No: What is of importance is that symptoms that may suggest a hiatal hernia may be cardiac in origin. That is why it is important to receive a thorough history and physical examination by your primary care physician and decipher between the symptoms and the primary source. This may require some specific testing and trial of some medical therapy. ...Read more
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Could having B12 shots per week for a long time cause blood clotting and any heart problem?
NO: There is no known toxicity from taking vitamin B12 in any dose by any method. However, B12 deficiency causes elevated homocsyteine which increases risk of heart disase and stroke. See http://ods.Od.Nih.Gov/factsheets/vitaminb12-quickfacts/. ...Read more
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I have been masturbating since the last 12 years. Can i develop heart problem as it causes palpitation and i experience some pain in left chest .
No: One would not be expected to develop heart problems in that way. ...Read more
Double Vision (Definition)
When two separate images which are displaced in space are perceived at the same time due to a ...Read more
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