Alacrima
Alacrima
Alacrima (/əˈlækrimə/; from Latin a- "without" and lacrima "tear") is a rare medical condition characterized by a person's inability to produce tears. It is often associated with Achalasia and Addison's disease, forming a triad known as Triple A syndrome or Allgrove syndrome.
Etymology
The term Alacrima is derived from the Latin words a- meaning "without" and lacrima meaning "tear". It literally translates to "without tears".
Symptoms
The primary symptom of Alacrima is the inability to produce tears, which can lead to chronic dry eye syndrome, keratitis, and other ocular complications. Other symptoms may include difficulty swallowing (due to associated achalasia) and adrenal insufficiency (due to associated Addison's disease).
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Alacrima is typically based on clinical findings, such as the absence of tears when crying or eye irritation. Additional tests may be conducted to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions, including Schirmer's test and break-up time test.
Treatment
Treatment for Alacrima primarily involves managing the symptoms. This may include the use of artificial tears and other lubricating eye drops, as well as treatments for associated conditions such as achalasia and Addison's disease.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alacrima
- Wikipedia's article - Alacrima
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