Some children may experience redness of the eyes and excessive eye discharge due to internal heat. Therefore, when this symptom occurs, it is necessary to adjust the baby's body in a timely manner or take necessary treatment measures according to the severity to avoid serious internal heat and harm to their health. So, what should I do if my child has red eyes and eye droppings?
1. Reduce internal heat through dietary therapy. Redness in the eyes and excessive eye discharge should be avoided, and medication should be used according to the child's physical condition under the guidance of a doctor. If the symptoms are not very severe, they can be improved through dietary therapy with a light diet. Children can be encouraged to drink more pear water and consume fresh green leafy vegetables, fruits, etc. in moderation, while also increasing their daily water intake. By adjusting the diet structure, it can generally have a good improvement effect.
2. Medical examination and medication treatment. If the eyes are red and there is swelling around the eyes and excessive eye droppings, it is highly likely that there is severe inflammation in the eye area. So at this time, it is important to take the child to the ophthalmology department of the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.
Some children may experience lacrimal duct obstruction due to severe inflammation, especially those with conjunctivitis caused by pathogenic bacteria, which require early medication treatment to avoid serious infection and damage to vision.
3. Wash hands frequently and pay attention to eye hygiene. During the period of redness of the eyes and excessive eye droppings, babies often experience itching around the eyes and corneas. Therefore, it is important to advise them not to rub their eyes as much as possible and to wash their hands frequently to prevent bacteria from rubbing their eyes and causing serious eye infections.
