Infectious Diseases
Trachoma, unspecified
Moderate
ICD-10: A71 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: ट्रेकोमा · தமிழ்: டிரக்கோமா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಟ್ರಾಕೋಮಾ · తెలుగు: ట్రాకోమా · বাংলা: ট্রাকোমা · मराठी: ट्रॅकोमा · ગુજરાતી: ટ્રેકોમા
About this condition
Trachoma is a bacterial eye infection that spreads through poor hygiene and causes repeated inflammation of the inner eyelid. If left untreated over years, it can lead to scarring and permanent blindness. Good face washing, clean water access, and timely antibiotic treatment can prevent complications.
Common symptoms
eye irritation
watery eyes
eye discharge
light sensitivity
blurred vision
eyelid swelling
feeling of sand in eyes
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 days if symptoms persist
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | ट्रेकोमा · आँख का संक्रमण · आँख की सूजन · पलकों का संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | டிரக்கோமா · கண் தொற்று · கண் வீக்கம் · இமை தொற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಟ್ರಾಕೋಮಾ · ಕಣ್ಣಿನ ಸೋಂಕು · ಕಣ್ಣು ಊತ · ರೆಪ್ಪೆ ಸೋಂಕು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ట్రాకోమా · కంటి సంక్రమణ · కంటి వాపు · రెప్ప వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ট্রাকোমা · চোখের সংক্রমণ · চোখ ফোলা · চোখের পাতার সংক্রমণ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ट्रॅकोमा · डोळ्याचा संसर्ग · डोळे सुजणे · पापणीचा संसर्ग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ટ્રેકોમા · આંખનો ચેપ · આંખમાં સોજો · પોપચાનો ચેપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Trachoma, unspecified?
eye irritation, watery eyes, eye discharge, light sensitivity, blurred vision, eyelid swelling.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 days if symptoms persist
Is Trachoma, unspecified common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and is more prevalent during year-round season.
How serious is Trachoma, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 days if symptoms persist.
Related conditions
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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