Question

A four-month-old baby, whose parents have noticed that it rarely cries, is worried whether it has dacryocystitis.

Answer

The typical symptoms of dacryocystitis include: the baby may cry unnecessarily or have excessive tears, with the eye area skin possibly showing erosion, swelling, and eczema; the eyes may have a large amount of secretion, which may be due to bacterial proliferation in the lacrimal sac or intrauterine infection; when the lacrimal sac is compressed, there may be visible secretion discharge from the eye, which is caused by the pressure in the lacrimal duct. If these symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention for a professional diagnosis.