Causes Of Visual Disturbances Accompanied By Nausea, Vomiting And Headache?
Amualaikum, I want to ask, my sister suddenly experienced visual disturbances, where her vision disappeared and it was like seeing shadows only for a moment, and after returning to normal her head became very small, she continued to have nausea and vomiting and her body started getting cramps from her face, cheeks , tongue, shoulders, hands and feet. This visual disturbance lasts a maximum of 2 hours. this incident happened suddenly or erratically, what is the cause of this eye disorder and how to deal with it, thank you in advance, greetings
1 Answer:
Hello Mr. Zahdianto, Visual disturbances accompanied by headache, nausea and vomiting can be caused such as: Glaucoma, retinal detachment, vertigo, malignancy, electrolyte disturbances to seizures. Disorders like this rarely occur in children, it is better to do further examination to a specialist with a fairly complete examination facilities such as an ophthalmologist at a hospital or a special eye clinic. Direct examination is needed to assess conditions in the eyeball such as eye organs and their innervation, examination of eye pressure, electrolyte hematology blood examination to MRI if indicated. Risk factors such as trauma from falling or being hit, cough and cold infections, high fever, anatomical disorders of the eyeball. Avoid tiring activities, extreme weather, staying up late. Use artificial tears if needed. Click the Glaucoma article, Eye exam. May be useful
