What is the cause of the child's swollen eye?

It may be caused by infection, so be sure not to let your child rub it with his hands. Although it will be extremely uncomfortable, the large number of bacteria on your hands can lead to more serious infection. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up to see what the cause is. The doctor may prescribe some medicine, possibly eye drops. Be sure to communicate well with your child, otherwise the child may be unwilling to cooperate. Normal people may also experience symptoms of swollen eyes. You can rest for a while and then look again.

There are generally two reasons for swollen eyelids. One is that the eyes are infected by bacteria or there are foreign objects (eyelashes, etc.). The other is that the burden on the kidneys is increased. It may also be due to sleeping on your side for a long time, which leads to eye edema! If the child rubbed his eyes the day before, his eyes may be a little uncomfortable and the possibility of inflammation cannot be ruled out. It is best to take your child to the hospital for a check-up.

The following are some common causes of eye swelling:

1. When there is non-inflammatory eyelid swelling without congestion: The eyelid skin is the thinnest part of the skin on the whole body, and slight edema may first manifest as eyelid edema. Common causes include allergies, insect bites, angioedema, compression by tumors near the eyelids and eye sockets, lacrimal gland prolapse, blepharoplasty, chalazion, etc. Systemic diseases that may easily cause eyelid edema include chronic nephritis, hypothyroidism, severe cough, heart failure, etc.

2. Inflammatory eyelid swelling is accompanied by redness and pain: such as eyelid furuncle, tarsalgia, blepharitis, etc.

3. Conjunctival edema: The conjunctiva is a very thin, translucent membrane. When edematous, it bulges like a bubble. In severe cases, it protrudes out of the palpebral fissure, and you may even be unable to close your eyes. Edema not caused by inflammation is generally not congested. It is common in allergies, toxic reactions to drugs or chemicals, compression of tumors in the eyelids and orbits, foreign body reactions, etc. For your health, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for relevant examinations.

There are many pathogens that cause conjunctivitis. Only by finding out the cause can we treat it accordingly. It is recommended to use penicillin eye drops, pay attention to eye hygiene at ordinary times, and wash the eyes with cold salt water. Disinfect towels frequently. Insect bites, allergies, and even abnormal kidney function may cause children's swollen eyes, so it is recommended to take your child to a regular pediatrician at a local hospital for a differential diagnosis. And treat symptomatically according to the cause.

Generally healthy people may experience mild edema after waking up in the morning, but the edema should disappear completely within 20 minutes after getting up and moving around. If after waking up, there is still obvious swelling on the head and face, especially swelling of the eyelids, it suggests that the patient has kidney disease or heart disease. Those with this symptom should go to the hospital to check the condition of their kidneys and heart.