Surely, almost every parent seeks to protect their children from various diseases and adversities, but something constantly happens to them. It seems that just recently your baby was cheerful, perky and carefree, when suddenly, you see that his eyes are swollen. It is necessary to figure out what could be the reason for the manifestation of such an ailment.
Causes of eye swelling
Before treating an eye tumor in a child, it is necessary to find out what exactly caused this ailment. Allergies are often the main cause of severely puffy eyes in a child. Parents are accustomed to the fact that as a result of an allergic reaction, the child develops a rash on the body. In most cases, certain foods, such as citrus fruits or chocolate, can cause an allergic reaction. However, not all moms and dads know that allergies can manifest themselves not only in the form of a rash, fever or redness of the skin, but also in the form of a tumor of the mucous membrane, for example, the eye. In addition to food, plant pollen, house dust, pillow feathers, and much more around your child can be an allergen.
Do not forget about insects, as their bites can also lead to an allergic reaction.
Another cause of eye swelling can be mechanical pathogens, that is, when a foreign object gets on the mucous membrane. This situation often occurs when children are playing in the sandbox. Sand can get into the eyes not only from the child's active play, but also from the usual wind. The same can happen during home renovations, when building dust gets into the eyes.
In addition to all of the above, a disease such as conjunctivitis can cause eye swelling. Children often play on the street, so much so that they are completely smeared. It is likely that the child may simply rub his eyes with these dirty hands.
Infection in this situation is inevitable. Therefore, another of the main causes of eye swelling in children is infectious.
Ways of treating eye tumor in a child
If you do not know what action to take, if it nevertheless happened that your child's eyes are swollen, remember that the first thing to do is see a doctor. Directly the doctor will find out what caused this ailment. The way your child is treated will depend on the cause.
If the cause is an allergy, the doctor will prescribe special medications, taking into account the age category of the child.
In case of mechanical damage to the mucous membrane of the eye, the doctor will remove the litter from the child's eye, and also prescribe certain drops that relieve irritation of the mucous membrane.
In case of infection, it is necessary to assess the general condition of the child and his age, and then prescribe antibacterial drops.
