Symptoms of blocked tear ducts in newborns

It is very abnormal for newborns to have blocked tear ducts. This is mainly caused by infection in the newborn's eyes, which will cause the newborn to have increased tears. Therefore, when mothers find that their children have blocked tear ducts, they should take their children for treatment in time. In most babies, blocked tear ducts will rupture automatically and become unobstructed after rupture. If the blockage is severe and suppurative, surgical treatment will be required.

What are the symptoms of tear duct obstruction?

Neonatal dacryocystitis is a common external eye disease, characterized by watery eyes and even discharge of yellowish pus. Whenever a child gets this disease, parents become very anxious and ask what the disease is and whether it is a serious problem. In fact, the occurrence of neonatal dacryocystitis is caused by obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct.

Usually, the exit of the nasolacrimal duct of newborns is blocked by a membrane. In most newborns, the membrane will automatically rupture when tears are produced. Generally, the tear duct begins to become unobstructed 3 to 4 weeks after birth. However, in some newborns, the closed membrane is thicker, or due to congenital stenosis of the nasolacrimal duct or nasal septum deformity, the tear duct is blocked and tears are retained in the lacrimal sac. The humidity inside the lacrimal sac is most suitable for bacterial growth and reproduction. Once infected, tears turn into pus.

What to do if your baby's tear glands are blocked

1. Observe the baby for a while first. It is possible that the newborn baby is not yet adapted to life in the outside world, so all organs of the body are more sensitive to the outside world, so you can observe the baby for a while first.

2. During the observation process, you can massage the baby's eyes to relax the skin around the baby's eyes. However, be careful to massage gently to avoid hurting the baby.

3. If you find that your baby's tear duct obstruction has not been relieved, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time. This is best for the baby. Explain the baby's tear duct obstruction to the doctor and listen to the doctor's advice.

4. Different methods to prevent baby’s tear glands. Newborns are relatively fragile in all aspects when they are just born, so as a mother, you must take good care of your child.

5. Let your baby cry for a while, which is good for the baby's eyes and tear glands. Usually you can let your baby look at some colorful things, which will help the baby to accept the colorful world outside.

The symptoms of blocked tear ducts have been answered above. If your child has tears and some of the above symptoms, go to the hospital immediately. The younger the child, the easier it is to treat. If the tear ducts are blocked, you can take your baby to the hospital to flush the tear ducts in time, so that the treatment will be very effective. If the problem is not serious, you can massage the child at home.