What should I do if a child's eye discharge is yellow and thick?
Disease description:
My baby is just over one month old and has been having a lot of eye discharge lately, which is yellow and pus-like. I feel like the baby might be overheated or "on fire" (a common expression for internal heat in traditional Chinese medicine). I'd like to ask, what's the best way to treat eye discharge in infants?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
When you notice an increase in your baby's eye discharge that appears yellow and thick, remain vigilant and carefully observe whether the baby is showing any other symptoms. This condition may be caused by internal heat ("fire") in the baby's body, but it could also indicate eye inflammation or irritation. To help alleviate this condition, parents are advised to give the baby some stewed pear with rock sugar water, which not only helps reduce internal heat but also provides essential nutrients. Additionally, gently applying a warm compress using a clean towel soaked in warm water to the baby's eyes may help improve blood circulation and facilitate the removal of discharge.
If these measures do not improve the baby's eye condition, parents should promptly take the baby to the hospital for a professional evaluation.
