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Blocked tear duct (nasolacrimal duct)
A condition in which the eyes can't drain fluid normally, causing watery or irritated eyes.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
Symptoms
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A 54-year old female asked:
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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A 29-year old male asked:
My daughter, 5 months old, has nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Is it recommended to "massage" her nose? In what age surgical intervention is needed?
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Nasolacrimal duct blockage surgery for adults, which doctor ENT or eye surgeon?
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A 42-year old asked:
How do I alleviate the unpleasant sensation from blocked tear ducts?
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What is the result of blocked tear duct?
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What does a blocked tear duct feel like?
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What are ways to treat a 'blocked tear duct'?
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Describe the features of a blocked tear duct.?
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Has anyone heard of causes of a blocked tear duct?
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I was wondering what are symptoms of a blocked tear duct?
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How do doctors clear a blocked tear duct?
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Any body know remedy for blocked tear duct?
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How do doctors cure your blocked tear duct?
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Adult blocked tear duct. Is surgery required?
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Whats the treatment for a blocked tear duct?
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A 33-year old asked:
How do you treat a blocked tear duct?
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A 48-year old asked:
I have a chronically blocked tear duct?
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How do I clean out a blocked tear duct?
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What can I do to fix a blocked tear duct?
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What can be done for a blocked tear duct!?
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A 40-year old asked:
Blocked tear duct procedure in adults, what to do?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is there a less invasive way to clear a blocked tear duct?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Blocked tear duct?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can having blocked tear ducts make contacts more uncomfortable?
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A 34-year old asked:
Of all the related conditions, is blocked tear duct one of the better or worse ones to have, in terms of effects on health and well-being?
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A 34-year old asked:
Any home remedy for blocked tear duct?
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A 25-year old asked:
Which treatments for blocked tear duct are most effective?
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A 44-year old asked:
How long does morning crusting associated with blocked tear duct last?
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A 48-year old asked:
Whats the difference between a blocked tear duct and a stye in the lid?
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A 46-year old asked:
How long does increased tearing associated with blocked tear duct last?
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