Question
My baby has been constantly tearing up lately, and I’d like to ask what are the symptoms of newborn dacryocystitis?
Answer
Common symptoms of newborn dacryocystitis include increased tear secretion, with yellow, thick mucus discharge upon closing the eyes, which may be accompanied by acute dacryocystitis causing eye swelling and redness. If bacteria enter the brain, it may lead to meningitis; if they enter the orbital area, they may cause orbital cellulitis.