Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Mildहिंदी: ब्रेन स्टेम में रक्तस्राव · தமிழ்: மூளைத் தண்டில் ரத்தக்கசிவு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಕಾಂಡದಲ್ಲಿ ರಕ್ತಸ್ರಾವ · తెలుగు: మెదడు కాండంలో రక్తస్రావం · বাংলা: মস্তিষ্কের কাণ্ডে রক্তক্ষরণ · मराठी: मेंदूच्या खोडात रक्तस्त्राव · ગુજરાતી: મગજના સ્ટેમમાં રક્તસ્રાવ
About this condition
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is blood under conjunctiva causing bright red patch in white of eye. Common after coughing, vomiting, straining or minor trauma. Looks dramatic but is painless and harmless, resolving in 1-2 weeks. Check blood pressure if recurrent.
Common symptoms
bright red patch in eyeno painno dischargelooks alarming but harmlessafter coughing or straining
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When to see a doctor: if persists beyond a week or recurrent
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Subconjunctival hemorrhage?
bright red patch in eye, no pain, no discharge, looks alarming but harmless, after coughing or straining.
When should I see a doctor?
if persists beyond a week or recurrent
Is Subconjunctival hemorrhage common in India?
Subconjunctival hemorrhage is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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