Question
I discovered last night that my newborn’s eye corner is red and swollen, and this morning upon waking up, I found that there is discharge. I haven’t sought medical attention yet. What could be the cause?
Answer
The redness and swelling in the newborn’s eye corner with discharge may be due to conjunctivitis caused by bellyache or other reasons. It is advised to seek medical attention immediately for professional diagnosis and treatment to prevent the condition from worsening. In terms of treatment, a combination of Western and Chinese medicine can be adopted, first using Western medicine’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment to control the condition, followed by Chinese medicine methods to regulate the body and treat the root cause. During this period, it is important to keep the newborn’s eyes clean, avoid rubbing the eyes with hands, and provide adequate hydration to help the newborn recover faster.