Redness under the eyes of a child indicates a violation in the body. If this is not the result of mechanical action or the manifestation of the characteristics of a small person, then it is necessary to find out the reason. It is best to consult a specialist.
The main causes of redness under the eyes
One of the wake-up calls is redness under the eyes of a child. Its causes may be as follows:
- mechanical effects on the eyes of the child himself (for example, trash, etc.);
- individual characteristics of the baby's body;
- one of the serious diseases of the body.
In the first 2 cases there is nothing to worry about. The third reason is serious and speaks of possible dangerous diseases.
Redness under the eyes of a child is a dangerous symptom
Diseases that a child with redness of the eyes can have :
- Infectious. This is the most common reason when redness appears under the eyes of a child. Harmful microorganisms multiply, leaving the products of their vital functions in the body of a small person. It can be fungi, viruses, bacteria and even worms.
- Tonsillitis (chronic). Angina is accompanied by a strong decrease in the effectiveness of the immune system, which accompanies the redness under the eyes of a child in the acute period.
- Adenoids. These are growths in the nasal cavity that have arisen after any infectious disease. In this case, the redness under the eyes of the child is accompanied by shortness of breath and swelling of the face.
- Vegetative-vascular dystonia. This disease can manifest as a result of severe overwork. It is accompanied not only by redness of the eyes, but also by lethargy, irritability and discoloration of the nasolabial folds.
- Oral cavity disease. It refers to infectious.
- Allergies.
Other causes of redness under the eyes
Redness can occur in a child under the eyes on only one side. The reason for this may not be internal diseases, but papilloma or hemangioma. Both of these manifestations are removed surgically.
Papilloma can be acquired and congenital. This is a neoplasm that protrudes slightly above the surface of the skin and has a reddish tint.
Hemangioma is similar to a papilloma, but has a shade of grayness and uneven edges.
Redness under the eyes of a child (causes and photos, symptoms)
Such an alarm signal, as redness under the eyes of a child, may be accompanied by the following symptoms:
- decreased vision;
- swelling and redness of the eyelids ;
- impaired eye functionality;
- frequent conjunctivitis;
- the appearance of pain when opening the eyelids;
- Dizziness
- heat;
- headache;
- the appearance of a sore on the cornea of the eye;
- compression of the optic nerve.
Most often, these serious symptoms are caused by an abscess, phlegmon, or purulent tenonitis.
Causes of redness under the eyes of a child from a year to 3 years
Redness under the eyes of a child (1 year and 2-3 years) can be caused by the following reasons:
- the skin under the eyes is very delicate and thin and responds to the slightest changes in the circulatory and lymphatic systems;
- teething;
- frequent colds, leading to chronic tonsillitis or enlarged tonsils;
- tooth diseases are sometimes accompanied by redness under the eyes of a child (2 years);
- heredity;
- kidney problems (accompanied by lower back pain and swelling);
- anemia.
Any of these ailments can show such an alarming symptom as redness under the eyes of a child of 3 years. The reasons for this are different, therefore, a mandatory study of a small person by a specialist is required.
Treatment and prevention
Self-medication is not recommended, since its consequences can be very dangerous for the child.
Only a doctor can name the true cause of redness. To do this, you need to pass tests. Then the specialist will choose the most effective treatment.
Thus, parents will prevent possible complications in the future.
Among the preventive measures, the most important place is taken by hygiene, exercise, hardening and proper nutrition of the child.
Traditional methods of getting rid of redness under the eyes
- Before the doctor arrives, you can wash the child’s face with a baby product and make a poultice on the eye with a decoction of chamomile or tea leaves. You can also make compresses from infusions of other medicinal herbs. They relieve itching, inflammation and peeling. Be sure to explain to the child that touching and rubbing his eyes with his hands is by no means possible.
- Mask of cottage cheese. To remove the redness under the eyes, you need to mix the cottage cheese and sour cream in a 2: 1 ratio. Then put a certain amount of the resulting mass on a cotton swab and make a compress on the eyes (15 minutes).
- Mask of potatoes. Grind the raw vegetable. Put the resulting mixture on a thin cloth and compress on the affected area (20 minutes). After the procedure, rinse your face with water and apply a baby cream.
- Cold treatment. It should be carried out infrequently and no more than 3 minutes.
- Grate a peeled pumpkin. Wrap the resulting slurry in a thin cloth or gauze and make a compress (20 minutes). This procedure can be carried out several times in a row, taking a break of 10 minutes.
- Thoroughly rinse the leaves of the young Kalanchoe plant, grind it into pulp and apply on the eyelids (15 minutes).
- Aloe helps against redness of the eyes. The plant should be more than 2 years old for more effective treatment. Aloe juice is instilled into the eyes (2-3 drops). Drizzle honey in a large spoon, mix thoroughly and drip the resulting mixture into the eyes (2-3 drops). There may be a burning sensation and discomfort that passes quickly.
- Lotion from dill seeds. In a steam bath, prepare a decoction of this plant and make compresses on the eyes.
- Lotion from the root of the marshmallow. A few grams of the plant must be poured with cold water and infused for a day. Then do compresses on the eyes.
- Lotion from a double-leafed lumber. Half a small spoon of the plant must be filled with a mug of boiling water, insist for half an hour and strain well. Use a compress in the morning and evening.
- Compress from the infusion of flowers cornflower blue. Brew a large spoon of the plant in boiling water and insist 1 hour. Before the procedure, the infusion must be filtered.
- Make a mixture of onion broth and honey and rinse your eyes with it, but no more than 3 times a day.
- Pour the peel of a cucumber with a mug of boiling water. Add a little soda to the broth. Insist 20 minutes, then strain. Use for washing the eyes, as well as lotions.
You can use traditional medicine to treat a child, but only after consulting a doctor. Some drugs have a very strong effect on the children's body and can be dangerous.
It should be remembered that it is important to cure not the symptomatology (redness under the manholes), but the very cause of the disease. And self-medication cannot help here. Parents need to teach their child hygiene, exercise and eat right. Then the appearance of infectious diseases will be minimized, the immune system will strengthen and the baby will be healthy.