HAEMOLACRIA (BLOODY TEARS)

Can you imagine crying tears of blood? It may sound like a horror movie, but bloody tears are actually a real thing. Blood in the tears is a rare condition known as HAEMOLACRIA
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 HAEMOLACRIA is a physical condition that causes a person to produce tears that are partially composed of blood. It can manifest as tears that are anything from merely red-tinged to appearing to be entirely made of blood.

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CAUSES OF HAEMOLACRIA
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1. CONJUNCTIVAL INJURY: The conjunctiva is a clear tissue membrane that lies on top of the sclera, the white part of the eye. Within the conjunctiva is a meshwork of blood vessels. Sometimes infection, inflammation or laceration can cause bleeding of the conjunctiva since it is so blood vessel-rich. The blood simply seeps out and mixes with the tears, making it appear as if the person is making tears with blood in them.

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2. BLOOD DISORDERS:  Blood disorders including hemophilia can cause excessive bleeding due to clotting problems.

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3. NOSE BLEED:  If you have a nosebleed and blow or pinch your nose, a reverse flow of blood can be pushed back up through the nasolacrimal system. This will cause blood to regurgitate back through the puncta and into the tears, making it appear that the tears are composed of blood.

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4. UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSION: Although rare, bloody tears have been documented in cases of untreated high blood pressure. In most cases, what occurs is a broken blood vessel in the conjunctiva or in the nasal tissue. Because blood pressure is high, bleeding can be excessive. In most cases, once the high blood pressure is brought down with medication, the bloody tears stop instantly.

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5. HORMONAL CAUSES: Studies have documented certain women who complain of haemolacria during their menstruation. The bleeding is most likely caused by hormonal changes. Usually, the blood in tears from these women is found in smaller amounts and does not cause a significant inconvenience to the woman experiencing it.

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6. IDIOPATHIC CAUSE: There have been several cases of someone that cries tears of blood with absolutely no explanation and no medical cause. In these cases, no serious disease or disorders have been found and it appears to resolve with time. No scientific explanation has been discovered for this rare phenomenon.

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TAKE NOTE:
Bloody tears, medically known as HAEMOLACRIA, is a rare condition. Although usually benign, you should see an eye doctor for an evaluation if you notice blood mixed with your tears. Most cases of bloody tears usually resolve as fast as they start, but in some cases, serious causes such as uncontrolled hypertension, malignant melanoma or injury are to blame.