What to do if your baby's tear glands are blocked

If a baby's tear ducts are blocked, it mostly happens in newborn babies. This is due to squeezing and infection in the birth canal, which causes inflammation of the baby's tear ducts. After going to the hospital and the doctor prescribes eye drops, the symptoms will gradually disappear. If the tear duct is severely blocked, surgery to clear the tear duct should be performed under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Observe the baby for a while first. It is possible that the newborn baby is not yet adapted to life in the outside world, so all organs of the body are more sensitive to the outside world, so you can observe the baby for a while first.

2. During the observation process, you can massage the baby's eyes to relax the skin around the baby's eyes. However, be careful to massage gently to avoid hurting the baby.

3. If you find that your baby's tear duct obstruction has not been relieved, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time. This is best for the baby. Explain the baby's tear duct obstruction to the doctor and listen to the doctor's advice.

4. Different methods to prevent baby’s tear glands. Newborns are relatively fragile in all aspects when they are just born, so as a mother, you must take good care of your child.

5. Let your baby cry for a while, which is good for the baby's eyes and tear glands. Usually you can let your baby look at some colorful things, which will help the baby to accept the colorful world outside.

The symptoms of blocked tear ducts have been answered above. If your child has tears and some of the above symptoms, go to the hospital immediately. The younger the child, the easier it is to treat. If the tear ducts are blocked, you can take your baby to the hospital to flush the tear ducts in time, so that the treatment will be very effective. If the problem is not serious, you can massage the child at home.

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