The child reddened eyes, and there was a watery discharge from the eyes - show the child's pediatrician or ophthalmologist as most likely it is conjunctivitis. What causes this disease and how to treat it?
Conjunctivitis - an inflammation of the eye mucosa caused by an allergic reaction or infection. The most common cause of conjunctivitis are dirty hands, so the first thing you need to keep track of the child's personal hygiene. Ill are both adult and newborn babies, so be careful and, in cases of suspected conjunctivitis, be sure to show the child's doctor.
types of conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is a child / istockphoto.com
Bacterial. This kind of disease is caused by bacteria that get into your eyes: chlamydia, staphylococci, E. coli, diphtheria bacillus, diphtheroids, the bacteria that cause tonsillitis, measles and skin diseases.
Viral. The cause of viral conjunctivitis may be herpes, adenovirus or upper respiratory tract infection. It is often associated with the disease for colds, especially in children.
Allergic. This type of conjunctivitis is associated with exposure to eyes certain allergens from animal fur and pollen to food.
Contact. This type of conjunctivitis manifested upon contact with the eye mucosa in various toxic elements, such as household cleaning products: dishwashing detergent, disinfectant and others.
Symptoms of conjunctivitis
Symptoms of conjunctivitis in children / istockphoto.com
- Profuse watery eyes;
- redness of the eyes and eyelids;
- eyelid edema;
- photophobia;
- Pain in the eyes;
- pus;
- the discomfort.
How to help your child?
If you notice signs of conjunctivitis necessarily need to show the child's pediatrician or ophthalmologist. The timely and correct diagnosis will depend on the rate of recovery. Ignore symptoms of conjunctivitis can not be, as it can become chronic and occur against the background of the slightest decrease in immunity.
Most often, treatment is fairly simple, use special antibacterial drops, ointments and eyewash. Remember, if conjunctivitis in one eye only, you need to treat all the same, both applying to each eye a separate swab or sponzhik. This is in order to avoid infection of eye health and the spread of infection.
Prevention of conjunctivitis
Prevention conjunctivitis / istockphoto.com
To avoid such troubles with the eyes accustom the baby to personal hygiene. Thorough hand washing after using the toilet and walks, own towels for persons who can not wipe his hands. Do not let your hands rub your eyes, especially with dirty, if the child is ill, often change handkerchiefs. Also, try to strengthen the immune system of the child, offer proper balanced diet, stay clean room and toys, often ventilate.
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