Every day when babies wake up, there is always a lot of eye droppings around their eyes, some of which even stick to their eyelashes. Careful mothers often pay attention to these and consult doctors in a timely manner. However, careless mothers may overlook it and consider it a normal phenomenon. Is it normal for the baby to have a lot of eye droppings? Let's analyze it with everyone.
1. Shanghuo
For babies at this stage, the main cause of excessive eye discharge may be internal heat. Due to the fact that the baby's digestive system is still in the developmental stage and their digestive functions are not yet fully developed, excess nutrients can be difficult to digest. Therefore, it is easy to form "internal fire" in the baby's body, also known as "internal heat". If the baby also has symptoms such as dry stool, yellow urine, and thick tongue coating, it can generally be judged. This situation is mostly related to the baby's dietary habits. You can check the baby's usual diet to see if they eat more high calorie foods such as fish, shrimp, and meat, and eat less fruits and vegetables.
Response strategy:
Mothers should pay attention to adjusting their babies' diet in their daily lives, avoiding foods that are prone to internal heat such as barbecue and frying. In addition, they should encourage their babies to drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables. If necessary, they can take some traditional Chinese medicine to clear heat and reduce internal heat under the guidance of a doctor, such as when the baby has difficulty defecating due to internal heat.
2. Bacterial infection
If a baby's eye droppings suddenly turn yellow and are accompanied by symptoms such as eye congestion and redness, it is highly likely that a bacterial infection has occurred. Mainly due to the invasion of bacteria into the lacrimal sac, and their reproduction and suppuration inside, purulent substances fill the entire lacrimal sac and cannot be excreted, accumulating in the corners of the baby's eyes. There are many factors that can cause bacterial infections in babies' eyes, and poor eye habits are one of the reasons.
Response strategy:
Once you notice that your baby has this condition, you need to take them to the hospital for treatment in a timely manner and never use eye drops without authorization. In addition, pay attention to the personal hygiene of babies, and keep baby items such as basins and towels separate from adults to prevent cross infection.
