Conjunctivitis in newborns is very common. Its initial symptoms are: light reddening of the eye, watering, infection of the second eye, the appearance of a whitish film on the mucosa.
In purulent conjunctivitis, there are a few other signs: a lot of pus in the eyes, puffiness, redness, glazik does not open after sleep due to adhesion, irritation of the mucosa.
This disease is still very similar in symptoms to the standard nondiscovery of the tear duct, which must also be treated, otherwise it can also go into conjunctivitis.
Causes of the disease
The causes of infection with conjunctivitis infants can be infection during labor, poor immunity, non-compliance with the hygiene of the body of the newborn, getting dirt in the eye. Most of the reasons depend on the health of a woman, so it is better to prevent baby conjunctivitis than to heal.
Treatment of conjunctivitis
In no case should such a small creature do self-medication. First you need to make sure that this is conjunctivitis. To do this, you must call the doctor home to make a diagnosis.
If the treatment of conjunctivitis in newborns does not begin on time, the purulent infection can be transmitted further. The kid has not yet formed bones and septums properly - while it is still very soft cartilage. Therefore, it is easy to defeat pus.
The question arises: how to treat conjunctivitis in newborns? The most common medications for treatment are regular herbs and massage, very rarely when medications are prescribed.
It can be:
- solution of furacillin;
- decoctions of marigold, chamomile, sage, which wash the eyes;
- levomecitin drops;
- Albucid .
Massage of the tear duct is also prescribed. The most important thing is to clearly adhere to the prescription from the doctor. Grandma's recipes can not be used, because the health of the baby is very fragile. If you have any doubts, call the doctor and ask the question.
If after the course of treatment the conjunctivitis in the baby does not recede, the most important thing is to have patience and continue the treatment. The speed of recovery depends on the immunity and health of the baby. The most important thing is not to worry and surround your child with attention and care, since it is not so easy for him. In addition, he did not need anything. Mom's handles are the safest and most secure place where all diseases pass.