What is the cause of exophthalmos

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The eye is a very important organ of the human body, for the problems of the eyes, also need people to pay close attention to, exophthalmos, is one of the most common conditions, therefore, the following paper analyzes the causes of exophthalmos.

What is the cause of exophthalmos

First, orbital edema and lymphatic infiltration can cause unilateral or bilateral exophthalmos when thyroid function is abnormal. Sudden unilateral exophthalmos is usually caused by hemorrhage or inflammation of orbit or paranasal sinuses, which lasts for 2 to 3 weeks. Chronic inflammation or orbital pseudotumor (non-new biological cell infiltration and proliferation) is the cause, while chronic cases are mostly caused by tumor.

Second, the aneurysms of internal carotid artery and cavernous sinus can cause pulsatile exophthalmos with murmur. The occurrence of trauma may be caused by carotid cavernous sinus fistula, which can be confirmed by angiography.

Third: trauma or infection (especially the face) can cause cavernous sinus thrombosis with unilateral exophthalmos and fever. If people have high myopia, or suffer from meningioma, it can also cause exophthalmos.

matters needing attention

Exophthalmos must find out the cause of their own disease, at the same time, in the diet should pay attention to eat less and more meals, not overeating, but also to avoid spicy, stimulating and high iodine food.