Symptoms of lacrimal duct problems in children
Children's lacrimal duct problem refers to the phenomenon that too many tears overflow the corner of the eye due to the failure of normal drainage of tears. Common symptoms include frequent tears in children, redness and swelling of the eyes, conjunctival congestion, and tears in the corners of the eyes. If these problems persist, they may cause eye infection and further discomfort.
The causes of children's lacrimal duct problems can be congenital or acquired. Congenital lacrimal duct problems are mainly caused by incomplete development of lacrimal sac or nasolacrimal duct, while acquired lacrimal duct problems may be caused by inflammation, trauma or tumor. For children with lacrimal duct problems, parents should take their children to the hospital in time for early treatment.
Treatment of children's lacrimal duct problem
For children's lacrimal duct problem, the ophthalmology department of Guangzhou Children's Hospital has adopted a series of treatment methods, including massage, medication and surgery.
1. Massage: Massage can stimulate the patency of nasolacrimal ducts and improve children's tear passage. The massage method is simple and easy. Parents can massage under the guidance of doctors, several times a day, lasting for several minutes each time.
2. Drug treatment: For mild children's lacrimal problem, doctors may choose to prescribe some liquid medicine or ointment containing anti-inflammatory drugs for children, which can be used by smearing or dripping to reduce inflammation and promote the patency of nasolacrimal ducts.
3. Surgical treatment: If massage and drug treatment are ineffective, or children have serious problems with lacrimation, doctors may recommend surgical treatment. The operation can be carried out in a non-invasive or minimally invasive manner. The main purpose is to expand or reconstruct the nasolacrimal duct so that tears can be discharged normally.
Precautions after treatment
After treating children's lacrimal duct problems, parents should pay attention to the following:
1. Regular reexamination: The child's treatment process usually needs to be carried out for a long time. Parents should take the child for reexamination regularly according to the doctor's suggestions to evaluate the treatment effect and make adjustments according to the actual situation.
2. Pay attention to hygiene: children's eyes are vulnerable to infection. Parents should keep children's eyes clean, wash hands frequently, and avoid touching children's eyes with dirty hands.
3. Diet conditioning: During treatment, children should maintain a balanced diet and take more food rich in vitamins, which will help speed up their recovery.
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The treatment of children's lacrimal duct problem requires the active cooperation of parents, timely medical treatment, and treatment according to the doctor's recommendations. Massage, medication and surgery are common treatments. After treatment, attention should be paid to regular reexamination, eye hygiene and diet. Through proper treatment and nursing, children's lacrimal duct problems can be effectively controlled, and the discomfort of children can be alleviated, and the quality of life can be improved.
