Question
The newborn is 8 days old and has started discharging yellow, sticky secretion from the left eye in the past two days, accompanied by tears. Is this due to a fire toxin or an eye disease? We are currently using cool water to wipe it. How should we handle this situation?
Answer
The symptoms in a child’s eye may not necessarily be caused by diarrhea, which is less common at this age. More likely, it could be due to neonatal dacryocystitis, which is caused by obstruction of the tear duct. It is advisable to visit the ophthalmology department of the hospital for a detailed examination to determine the cause. Symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and tetracycline eye drops can be used for treatment. Additionally, massage of the nasal lacrimal area can promote the unobstructed of the tear duct. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you health!