Newborns are very prone to other diseases after birth, among which dacryocystitis is a common one. Babies with this disease, no matter how much they tease them or how happy they are, always have teary eyes and can't open them. They also have a lot of eye droppings. So many friends wonder if infantile dacryocystitis can heal on its own? Let's learn about it together!
Can infantile dacryocystitis heal on its own
Neonatal dacryocystitis is a common disease in newborns, and most cases can self heal within a few months after birth. This condition is mainly caused by incomplete development of the lacrimal duct in children, resulting in the inability of tears to flow back and ultimately leading to inflammatory reactions. For example, if there is excessive eye discharge, parents can wash their hands and use a clean cloth to massage the area next to the nose of the affected eye with the index finger of their right hand, from top to bottom, three times a day for 3-5 times until purulent secretions are eliminated. If the baby's nasolacrimal duct is still blocked after 6 months, surgery should be considered to unblock it.
What are the reasons for neonatal lacrimal sac nourishment
During normal childbirth, the valve at the end of the nasolacrimal duct may rupture due to the compression of the mother's birth canal, allowing the passage between the nose and tears to be unobstructed. However, some babies are born without a ruptured valve at the end of the nasolacrimal duct, which prevents tears from being expelled through the nasal cavity. As tears had no outlet, they had to accumulate more and more in the lacrimal sac. In fact, these accumulated tears are a breeding ground for bacteria, allowing them to multiply freely and eventually form a pus sac. If left untreated, the lacrimal sac may become suppurative and even break through the surface of the skin, forming a lacrimal sac fistula.
Can infantile dacryocystitis heal on its own? Most newborns will self heal after a few months of birth, but a small percentage of babies cannot self heal. The reason for this is that the baby's lacrimal duct is blocked, which leads to dacryocystitis. If this condition still exists after the baby is 6 months old, parents should pay attention and seek timely medical treatment at the hospital. Surgery can be chosen for treatment.
