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What to do if the eyes of a newborn fester?

Infant health is very vulnerable in the first days of life, especially the eyes. In this period

The eyes of the newborn are festering
the sebaceous glands can not work at full strength.Sometimes Mom starts to notice that the eyes of the newborn are festering. What's wrong? Because of what the baby's eyes are festering and watering? The answer is quite simple: the structure of the baby's eye is identical to that of the adult's eyes, but the eye functions are not yet perfect enough, especially those relating to protective reactions. The eyelids of the baby can be glued together with a yellow crust, and in connection with this the child can not open them, just such a process is called pus.

What causes purulent processes?

A tear flushes the eyeball at every blink and helps to cope with bacteria and viruses. Remains of tears from the inner corner fall into the nasal

the eye is red and suppurating
cavity, from where they come out, but in a newborna substance of yellow color hammers a tear duct, then it breaks out and comes out, which provokes the glaze of the eye. And if the baby has started such a phase of "cleansing", then there can be two reasons for concern:

  1. Conjunctivitis.Inflammatory disease with lesions of the mucosa of the eyeball. Has an infectious or viral origin. Often accompanied by diseases such as influenza, SARS and ARI. There is also an allergic conjunctivitis that passes after the elimination of the irritating allergen.
  2. Dacryocystitis. This disease, which occurs due to the impassability of the tear duct, which provokes pus.

Eyes fester and water
The eye in the newborn is festering: treatment

Независимо от того, какова причина возникновения mentioned problem, it is recommended to visit a doctor. Address to the ophthalmologist, explain all signs, tell or say, that the eye red and suppurates, the dryness a little arises. A specialist after the examination will prescribe a course of treatment using various ointments and drops. It is also likely that the doctor may prescribe more gentle methods of treatment, such as washing with a solution of furacilin, tea or chamomile. These simple procedures contribute to the opening of lacrimal ducts. They are performed approximately five to seven times a day.

The washing is done as follows:

  • take the cotton swab;
  • soak it in solution;
  • Massage movements rub the liquid in the swab starting from the inner corner, which is below the eyelid and move to the tip of the spout.

What to do if the eyes of a newborn fester, and the treatment is not started on time?

If for some reason you missed the time forcorrect treatment of the disease, the specialist can designate a tubule probe. This procedure consists in clearing the channels with the help of medical instruments. Conduct it under anesthesia (local) using a special probe. Traces of interference and any side effects are not observed. After such procedures, a course with antibacterial drugs is prescribed. If the eyes of the newborn are festering, then it is necessary to apply only to a pediatric ophthalmologist who will do the examination and prescribe the treatment.

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