What to do if a newborn has congenital dacryocystitis

Parents should pay attention to the health of their newborn babies so as to prevent some diseases. Congenital dacryocystitis is a common disease in newborns, which is generally caused by incomplete embryonic development of the child. So, what should parents do for congenital dacryocystitis in newborns? Will congenital dacryocystitis in newborns cause any harm to children? What should we do if newborn has congenital dacryocystitis? Let’s find out through the following content!

Congenital obstruction of the lacrimal duct system is usually caused by membranous obstruction of the Hasner valve covering the nasal end of the nasolacrimal duct. Most children are reported by their parents to have symptoms of epiphora at birth or shortly after birth. The disease may occur in one or both eyes. If the lacrimal sac is infected, mucopurulent secretions may appear, forming neonatal dacryocystitis.

Congenital dacryocystitis is mostly caused by the closure of the nasolacrimal duct at the lower end of the nasal cavity by congenital membrane tissue or by epithelial debris blocking the duct (especially near the lower part of the nasal cavity). A few cases may be caused by bone stenosis or nasal deformity. Congenital dacryocystitis is usually unilateral, but it can also be bilateral. You can apply antibiotic eye drops topically or apply pressure massage towards the nasal cavity, 2-3 times a day. In order to shorten the course of treatment, tear duct flushing and tear duct probing were performed, and the therapeutic effect was definite and satisfactory.

Treatment principles

1. Press the lacrimal sac backward and downward. The residual membrane may be broken. Do this 2-3 times a day.

2. Pressurized flushing of the tear duct once every three days.

3. Lacrimal duct probing: When there is no reflux of secretions after flushing the lacrimal duct, lacrimal duct probing can be performed.

4. Apply antibiotic eye drops four times a day for one month.

Medication principles

Mainly use local medication, such as antibiotic eye drops, and it is best to alternate between the two eye drops.

Through the introduction above, I believe you already know what to do if a newborn has congenital dacryocystitis! When parents find out that their children have congenital dacryocystitis, they must not be anxious. Some children will gradually get better as they grow and develop, but some will still worsen. It is best for parents to take their children to the hospital for examination to avoid worsening of their children's condition.