Abnormal tearing is a sign of thyroid problems
Thyroid health problems, especially hypothyroidism, will affect the body's ability to produce hormones. This condition is one of the causes of abnormal tearing.
 |
| Eyes are extremely sensitive organs of the human body and even a small problem can cause a lot of discomfort and pain. You may tear up when you are emotional, hurt, heartbroken... this is completely normal. But unfortunately, there are many reasons why your eyes may water spontaneously without any reason at all. |
 |
| Dry eyes: When this happens, your tear glands produce and release more tears in what is called a tear reflex. This also explains why your eyes often water when you are outside in windy weather. Try to regulate the humidity in your home, avoid spending too much time in air-conditioned rooms, avoid fans blowing directly on your eyes, and use artificial tears to help relieve discomfort. |
 |
| Using multiple medications: Studies have found that taking certain medications such as antihistamines, acne medications, antidepressants, etc. can cause dry eyes, which in turn causes excess water production. In addition, when the eyes are watery, many people often use medications to reduce redness. However, eye drops often contain vasoconstrictors that can make the eye condition worse, especially when used continuously for a long time. |
 |
| Autoimmune diseases: Some autoimmune diseases that attack the body's healthy cells can also cause persistent watery eyes. Autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome affect the eye's glandular system, causing dry eyes, which causes spontaneous tearing, making the eyes leak, become inflamed, and irritated. |
 |
| Blocked tear ducts: The human eye has tear glands that produce tears, a lubricant that keeps the eyes moist and healthy, and also helps to remove dirt from the eyes. Due to environmental influences or overuse of cosmetics... the tear ducts become blocked, the eyes become dry and irritated. Due to the immune system's response to dryness, excess fluid in the eyes flows out. |
 |
| Allergies: When you come into contact with an allergen, your body releases histamine, a chemical that can cause symptoms like watery eyes. Even though you may know what you're allergic to, sometimes there are foreign substances in the air that can cause your body to react without you even knowing. |
 |
| Thyroid problems: Thyroid health problems, especially hypothyroidism, will affect the body's ability to produce hormones. This condition is one of the causes of abnormal tearing. |
 |
| Eye Infection: When your eyes become infected with bacteria, they can cause a number of symptoms including redness, itching, irritation, and even excess watering from the eyes. If the infection is left untreated, over time you may experience persistent watery eyes. |
