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Photophobia (literally "light-fear") is the dislike of bright light. Its cause can range from causes such as hangover or migraine to severe potentially-fatal conditions such as meningitis and meningococcal disease. Hence, photophobia is a symptom that needs immediate professional medical advice and treatment....more »
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Photophobia.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Home medical tests possibly related to Photophobia:
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Photophobia, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Photophobia may include:
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Real-life user stories relating to Photophobia:
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Photophobia or relevant symptoms:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Photophobia. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Photophobia
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Photophobia as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Photophobia
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Photophobia may include these symptoms:
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Photophobia. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring an up-to-date list of all of your all medical conditions, medications including dosages, and names of numbers of any specialist you see.
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Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Photophobia from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Photophobia. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Photophobia
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
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Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:
Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Photophobia as a symptom include:
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causes of Photophobia
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Photophobia: SYN: photalgia. [photo- + G. phobos, fear]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Fear and avoidance of light. It can be the result of anxiety about the eyes, photosensitivity, or photalgia.--2004
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The list of organs typically affected by Photophobia may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Photophobia mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 351 causes of Photophobia
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Photophobia. Of the 351 causes of Photophobia that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
See the analysis of the prevalence of 351 causes of Photophobia
The following list of conditions have 'Photophobia' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Photophobia based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Photophobia, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Medical Conditions associated with Photophobia:
Eye symptoms (5412 causes), Sensations (6520 causes), Pain (6458 causes), Nerve symptoms (9132 causes), Sensory symptoms (7134 causes), Neurological symptoms (9575 causes), Vision symptoms (2526 causes), Face symptoms (8109 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes), Light sensitivity symptoms (329 causes), Brain symptoms (2787 causes), Visual problems (2143 causes), Common symptoms (8589 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes), Vision distortion (1970 causes)
Symptoms related to Photophobia:
Stiff neck (136 causes), Eye symptoms (5412 causes), Vision changes (2526 causes), Measles, Albinism (23 causes), Subarachnoid hemorrhage (20 causes), Chemical burns (5 causes), Ultraviolet burns, Corneal foreign body, Interstitial keratitis, Acute iritis, Acute bacterial meningitis, Migraine headache
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