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Suggest Treatment For Mucus Discharge From Pink Eye

Posted on Sat, 4 Jul 2015

Question: That would be helpful my right eye yesterday afternoon began to feel like I had an eyelash in it. A few hrs later it was very irritated , so was I the eye has turned pink red blood Vassals . After about 4 hrs it began it stared to drain a white mucus clear also still itchy and burned still felt like something was in it. A little better today by I'm use to it by now. I'm also experiencing a stuffy nose and a slight sore throat last night. I think it's pink eye but I have never had it before or knew anyone that has.
I'm a little worried about it being contagious I have two children home from school for summer. I'm a stay at home mother with hygiene degree. I should go see my dr.right? Yup

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
part of upper respiratory tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to healthcaremagic,

You are right, you have conjunctivitis. It is infection of the conjunctiva. Since you have a sore throat and stuffy nose , you have an upper respiratory tract infection and your conjunctivitis is part of it.

Do not worry. Upper respiratory tract infections are usually viral in nature and require only symptomatic treatment. You can use lubricant eye drops , they are available over the counter and help you with the soreness and irritation.

You can use cold fomentation for the eyes. DO NOT use hot fomentation.

For the sore throat you can take pain killers like Tylenol.

if your symptoms persist for more than 7 days or if the conjunctivitis flares up greatly then you have to see your doctor because you may need a course of antibiotics.

Yes, it is contagious. Use separate towels and discard used tissues immediately. Wash your hands frequently. You have a hygiene degree... I need not say any more.

Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi MS ENT

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Follow up: Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (26 minutes later)

Thank you and yes I do know what to do crap! I don't know why but it don't think it has to do with a cold. Last week I had a very white think clumpy discharge with burning and itching in my XXXXXXX track this week it's the eye throat and noise makes me wonder hmmm

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
part of the cold

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Eyes frequently get involved in VIRAL upper respiratory tract infections, typically seen in adenoviral infections. Do not worry, I have seen your pic and the conjunctivitis does not look too bad. It will get better in a day or XXXXXXX two.

Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj