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Feeling Heaviness In The Eye, Pale Eye. Cause? Have Diabetes, Thyroid Problem, Hypertension And High Cholesterol

Hi I have noticed recently that when I pull my bottom eye lid down it is mainly white with just a little red and I have never noticed this before. I also have recently had heavy eyeballs as in when I go to bed or close my eyes they feel heavy and ache. I am diabetic and have high blood preasure, underactive thyroid and high cholesterol. what could it be? thanks for any reply x
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Hello, you have heaviness under your eyes , that may be due to your condition of Hypertension, and diabetes sugar must be at higher level, are you taking antihypertensive drugs along with sugar controlling medicines , if yes than pl.take regulated medicines in proper time and according to meals , also have some mild diuretics with your anti hypertensive medicines and be regulate your blood sugar regularly. here I want to advice you to take a regular walk and exercises along with your medication ,which will help you a lot to improve your eye lid heaviness and other symptoms you must be feeling due to your ailments.I hope you will definitely feel better by my suggestions , be happy and feel better and take care.
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Feeling Heaviness In The Eye, Pale Eye. Cause? Have Diabetes, Thyroid Problem, Hypertension And High Cholesterol

Hello, you have heaviness under your eyes , that may be due to your condition of Hypertension, and diabetes sugar must be at higher level, are you taking antihypertensive drugs along with sugar controlling medicines , if yes than pl.take regulated medicines in proper time and according to meals , also have some mild diuretics with your anti hypertensive medicines and be regulate your blood sugar regularly. here I want to advice you to take a regular walk and exercises along with your medication ,which will help you a lot to improve your eye lid heaviness and other symptoms you must be feeling due to your ailments.I hope you will definitely feel better by my suggestions , be happy and feel better and take care.