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Chronic Dacryocystitis

眼科

Common symptoms

展峰、烂眼边、老年人流泪多、进食流泪、睑结膜充血露出...、结膜充血、脓性分泌物

The pathology of disease

Chronic dacryocystitis is chronic infection of the lacrimal sac due to long-standing nasolacrimal-duct obstruction, presenting with recurrent epiphora and mucoid/purulent discharge, often in adults. There is no acute fever but persistent watering and discharge. Treatment: tear-system irrigation/probing; definitive dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) to bypass obstruction; topical antibiotics during active discharge.

Common Symptoms

Recurrent epiphora; mucoid/purulent discharge; medial-canthal fullness; no fever

Causes and Pathogenesis

Long-standing nasolacrimal obstruction causes chronic tear stasis and low-grade sac infection.

Treatment

Irrigation/probing; DCR to bypass obstruction; topical antibiotics during discharge

Preventive Measures

Relieve obstruction; lid hygiene.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.