Dacryocystitis in newborns is an inflammatory process, localized in the area of the lacrimal sac of the eye, difficult to treat and often chronic.
Mechanism of pathology development
This pathological condition is caused by partial constriction or complete blockage of the nasolacrimal canal, which in turn is the result of inflammatory processes in the paranasal sinuses that directly surround the tear sack. As a result, a delay in the outflow of tear fluid, in which pathogenic microorganisms begin to develop due to stagnation.
Causes of Dacryocystitis
Most often, the development of dacryocystitis in young children is facilitated by:
- injuries;
- infectious diseases of the visual apparatus;
- congenital obstruction of the lacrimal canal.
In neonates, the congenital form of the disease predominates. This is due to the fact that the fetus during the intrauterine development of the lumen of the nasolacrimal canal is always filled with a mucus mass. In this case, the passage is covered with a special membrane. In most infants, at the time of delivery, this membrane is self-torn with the first breath. Approximately 2-6% of newborns remain, which leads to the development of the disease.
Treatment of dacryocystitis in infants
Many mothers, learning that they have newborn babies dacryocystitis, are asked the question: "And how to treat it?".
The first ones who come to the rescue are, of course, the representatives of the older generation, grandmothers. In doing so, they recommend that the treatment of dacryocystitis in their newborn grandchildren and grandchildren with folk remedies. The most common recipes in such cases are decoctions of chamomile and strong tea, which, in fact, will not do any good for this disease.
First of all, a young mother, when a baby has a lacrimation should consult an oculist. If the cause is dacryocystitis, medication is prescribed.
Typically, in such cases, use eye drops Albucid, Collargol 2%, Vitobakt. Dosage of these drugs is usually indicated by the doctor.
Also, in the treatment of dacryocystitis in newborns, the mother must, together with the instillation, perform a lacrimal sac massage. Usually an oculist shows you how to do it correctly. The main thing in its conduct is to be careful and not overdo it. All movements must be carried out smoothly and slowly. The nature of the movements during massage should be jerky, which will help to open the channel lumen.
If after 7-10 days after the above treatment no positive result is observed and the effect does not occur, then the only option for treating such dacryocystitis in newborns is sounding . The essence of such manipulation is reduced to the fact that with the help of physical influence the patency of the nasolacrimal canal is restored. It is performed exclusively in the clinic by qualified doctors, and only for children over 1 month old.
The success of treatment of this pathological condition directly depends on the timely treatment of the mother of the child for help. After all, in the early stages of the disease completely cured by medicamentous route. Therefore, every mom, washing his newborn in the morning, should pay special attention to the state of his eyes. At the first occurrence of lacrimation it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor to determine its causes and the appointment of therapy. Otherwise, there is a high probability that it will be necessary to treat late-identified dacryocystitis by sensing.