Bulging Eyes
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Proptosis is the bulging of one or both or the eyes from their natural position. It can occur due to other medical conditions.

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Bulging eyes

Generally, Bulging eyes can be related to:

• Hyperthyroidism

  A disorder of an overactive thyroid gland. This causes overactivity of thyroid hormones that are needed for growth, development, and metabolism. Causes include viral infections, brain disorders, and autoimmunity (where the body's immune system attacks itself). Symptoms include weight loss, tremors and palpitations and/or rapid heart rate.

• Neurofibromatosis

  Neurofibromatosis is a disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves, the spinal cord, or the brain as well as areas outside the nervous system. The tumors are usually benign, but can occasionally become cancerous. There are 3 kinds of neurofibromatosis with different symptoms, and they are usually diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood. The disorder is caused by a gene mutation which is most often inherited, or can arise randomly during life. In addition to these tumors,

• Relapsing Polychondritis

  Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly damages and causes inflammation in cartilage tissue. Cartilage deterioration can affect any part of the body where cartilage is present, but the most commonly affected tissues include the cartilaginous parts of the nose, ear, airways, and joints.

• Graves' Disease

• Uveitis

Sometimes, Bulging eyes may be related to these serious diseases:

• Cerebral Hemorrhage

  This is a life-threatening condition where bleeding occurs in the brain tissues or spaces. It is a type of stroke. Causes include high blood pressure, weakened blood vessels, bleeding from a tumor, and head trauma. Risk factors include hypertension, excessive alcohol consumption, and diabetes.