What to do if your child's tear duct is blocked

Generally speaking, this situation is quite normal. For children, blocked tear ducts are quite common, and the development of tear ducts is still not so comprehensive. Parents should not worry too much when this situation occurs. Generally speaking, this situation is not so serious. Generally speaking, when this situation occurs, you should go to the hospital for cleaning in time. Also, pay attention to personal hygiene and the hygiene of the child.

Why do tear ducts become blocked?

During the embryonic period, there is a layer of membrane at the location of the nasolacrimal duct. The membranous tissue exists before the baby is born. After the baby is born, this membrane will naturally rupture due to the pressure of the birth canal. Some babies have congenital problems, for example, this membrane is very thick, thicker than that of normal babies. Or the tear duct may be narrowed at the nasolacrimal duct. In addition, some babies have an infection in the uterus when their mother is pregnant, and there is inflammation in the tear duct. Due to the stimulation of inflammation, the tear duct and lacrimal canaliculus of the baby may be narrowed. These reasons may cause tear duct obstruction. At this time, when the baby has tears, the tears cannot pass through the lacrimal drainage system and cannot be discharged into the nasal cavity or oral cavity normally, so the baby is prone to tearing diseases. Clinically it is called congenital tear duct obstruction.

How to identify tear duct obstruction?

It is very common for babies to shed tears. When babies are just born, their tear glands are not fully developed, so the baby has no tears when crying. When the baby is about one year old, the tear glands begin to develop fully, so the baby will have tears when crying. It is normal for babies to shed tears when they cry. Parents sometimes find that their babies have tears even when they are not crying, or their eyes are watery. We call such babies tearful babies. Parents should be alert in this case, as the baby is likely to suffer from a tear duct disease. Some babies have tears in one eye but not in the other, which is even more abnormal. In this case, parents should take their baby to the hospital for a check-up to see what causes the baby's tears, because there are many diseases that can cause babies to shed tears, such as trachoma, conjunctivitis, trichiasis, corneal foreign bodies, and even glaucoma.

What harm will tear duct obstruction cause to the baby's eyes or other aspects?

If the tear duct is simply blocked, the baby will shed tears. The baby will shed tears when he cries and also when he is not crying. If the baby's tear duct is blocked and a secondary infection occurs, parents will find that there are often a lot of purulent secretions in the baby's eyes. These purulent secretions will often be inside the baby's eyelids. When the baby wakes up in the morning, parents will find a lot of eye mucus and the baby can't even open his eyes. At this time, the baby is actually suffering from a disease called infantile dacryocystitis, which is secondary to congenital tear duct obstruction. If not treated in time, acute infection may occur and the baby's eyes will suffer from acute dacryocystitis, which is a very dangerous disease. Not only will there be tears, but also a large amount of bloody and purulent secretions. At the same time, the baby will also have local redness, swelling and tenderness in the lacrimal sac, and even a small purple raised bag in the lacrimal sac.

When this happens, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time. Only with proper treatment can you ensure the health of your child and avoid delaying the best time for treatment. Also, the occurrence of this situation indicates that the child is likely to have symptoms of lacrimal gland inflammation, so mothers must pay attention to ensure their personal hygiene and avoid inflammation.