A pontine, or brain stem hemorrhage, produces a pinpoint pupil because the fibers in the brain are unaffected. Therefore, dilation is interrupted, causing the pinpoint, but eyes can look relatively normal.
One's pupils get smaller in bright light. An extremely bright light can make the pupils become quite small, like a pinpoint. Special situations which can produce pinpoint pupil other than light are: 1. Opium overdose 2. Organophosphate poisoning 3. Pontine haemorrhage
Pontine lesions can affect the fibers of the Edinger-Westphal nucleus, which is responsible for pupil constriction. Damage to this area can result in unopposed sympathetic input, causing the pupils to become pinpoint due to prolonged pupillary constriction.
Pontine hemorrhage is a bleeding which occurs in pons. CT Brain is diagnostic... Organophosphate poisoning is ingestion of insect poison. these two has the same clinical picture of "constricted pin point pupil". But in opc poisoning we can smell the kerosene like odor from patient mouth and excessive salivation & secretion will be there..
Yes, lithium overdose can cause pinpoint pupils (miosis) as a symptom, often seen in combination with other symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, and muscle weakness. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect a lithium overdose.
Take them to a doctor.
The drugs that most commonly cause constricted pupils or "Pinpoint" are strong opiods such as Heroin, morphine, oxycodone, or high doses of norco / vicodin.
Pupil's The pupil's mother came to school.
Oh, dude, a homograph for "pupil" is like when you have the word "pupil" meaning a student's eye part, and then you also have "pupil" meaning a student. It's like a two-for-one deal with words. So, yeah, homographs are basically twins in the word world.
The black circle in the middle of the iris in your eye is called a pupil. It dilates to adjust with sunlight.
An example of a homograph for "pupil" is "pupil" (a student) and "pupil" (the dark circular opening in the center of the eye).
The word pupil is a common singular noun. It requires no apostrophe.The pupil looked bored.If the word pupil has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.The pupil's questions challenged me.The principal was amazed at the pupil's insightful questions.
A homograph for "pupil" is "pupil," which can also refer to the small, dark hole in the center of the eye.