The reasons why babies turn sour eyes

Eye problems in childhood canappear for various reasons. Usually, the symptoms of the pathological condition are observed in the morning. During the night, pus accumulates in the eye area, so they become sour.Usually a child's eyes turn sour after sleepUsually, a child's eyes become sore after sleep Photo: Getty This can happen with the following diseases:

  • Conjunctivitis. The disease develops because of the entry into the body of various infections, as a result of allergies or inflammatory diseases. In addition to sour eyes, the child's body temperature rises. With viral conjunctivitis, the mucous membranes of the optic organs can turn red.
  • Dacryocystitis. This is a rare pathology that occurs in the first days of a baby's life. It arises because of the blockage of the lacrimal canal by the remains of embryonic tissue. The disease is accompanied by redness, swelling of the eyelids, as well as purulent discharge from the eyes.
  • Cold. ARI or ARVI appear as a result of getting a viral infection in the body. And she can easily switch to the organs of the child's vision. Therefore, the common cold rarely flows without souring the eyes and without lacrimation.
  • Adenoviral infection. There is a discharge of dark green mucus from the nose, a sore throat, an increase in temperature. There is a defeat of the respiratory system and eyes.

Treatment of preschool children should be carried out under strict medical supervision. After all, only a doctor can determine why the eyes began to become sore.

What to do to relieve symptoms

To treat souring, the following are commonly used:eye drops suitable for the child's age. In addition, depending on the disease that caused the symptom, certain drugs are used. Therefore, before prescribing them, the doctor examines the baby and conducts the necessary diagnostic tests. If the disease is viral in nature, antiseptic solutions for rinsing the eyes will help. Antibacterial ointments and creams should be used to treat bacterial pathology. When the eyes of infants become sore, weak herbal decoctions are used for rinsing. The use of antibiotics is undesirable, as it can lead to a decrease in the child's immunity. Eye soreness in children should be treated by a pediatrician or ENT specialist. The use of drugs at your own discretion is not recommended.

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