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Floppy eyelid syndrome
A condition characterized by an elastic-like upper eyelid that is easily pliant and inverted with minimal force.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
How common it is:
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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She had floppy eyelid when she fell asleep. Is it something I should be worry?
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Is floppiness after legs falling asleep a sign of a nerve condition?
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I have sticky skin on my eyelids, front of my neck, and behind my knees. It's not "sticky skin syndrome", it doesn't happen when it's wet.?
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My left eyelid has been twitching for the past week. What can cause that and what can I do to stop it? Could my sjogren's syndrome be a cause?
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Can dry eye syndrome cause eyelid twitches?
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My below the eye eyelids and cheeks are a little bluish all the time recently. I have stomack problems and irratative bowel syndrome. Any connection?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What, other than Benign fasciculation syndrome, would cause twitching throughout entire body? Eyelids, anus, eardrums, lips, arms, legs, abdomen, etc.
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A 36-year old male asked:
I have had eyelid twitching and all over muscle twitching for a year now. Mainly in eyes but also calf, thigh, shoulders, biceps, even nose twitching. No other symptoms. Hoping it is Benign Fasciculation Syndrome but worried?
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A 31-year old asked:
Floppy baby syndrome. What is it?
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What is floppy baby syndrome and how is it treated?
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How would floppy baby syndrome affect a person later on in life?
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A 34-year old male asked:
GP has referred me to a cardiologist to check for floppy valve syndrome, but could the pains in my side be from pancreatic cancer though? At 34 years old, odds are in my favour but dont want to leave anything to chance.
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What is cat eye syndrome (CES)?
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What causes cat eye syndrome (CES)?
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How serious is cat eye syndrome (CES)?
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How does iritis differ from an eye syndrome?
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How can you diagnose cat eye syndrome (CES)?
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What if anything do drs. Do to treat left eye brown's syndrome?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Daughter has type 1 Duane's syndrome. Vision is good, just can't turn eye all way to the right. Will she be able to do all/most normal activities?
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Is dry eye syndrome serious?
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Do contacts cause dry eye syndrome?
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Would you give me some tips for dry eye syndrome?
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I just got diagnosed with dry eye syndrome. Any tips?
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What is the definition or description of: dry eye syndrome?
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A 18-year old female asked:
My vision has been blurry for 3 months now and i was told that i had dry eye syndrome so i put drops but my vision is still not 100% back yet?
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I have dry eye syndrome need help over-the-counter please....?
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Does everyday eye accommodation, focusing or blinking worsen pigmentary dispersion syndrome?
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