What's going on when a newborn has bloodshot eyes?

Regarding the appearance of bloodshot eyes, many people will say that it is very common. Sometimes it's caused by lack of rest, but if a newborn's eyes have bloodshot eyes, it's cause for concern. After all, children get enough sleep every day. In addition, the newborn's body is still in the development stage in all aspects, so parents should be aware of any situation in a timely manner. So, what is the reason for bloodshot eyes in newborns?

Hello! There are small bloodshot eyes around your child's black eyeballs, which are probably caused by squeezing during birth. They will disappear on their own in time, so don't worry. Guidance: If a newborn starts to develop jaundice about four days after birth, it is considered neonatal jaundice, with physiological jaundice being the most common.

When the baby is in the womb, the oxygen supply is relatively insufficient, and in order to get as much oxygen as possible from the placenta, the body will produce more red blood cells to speed up the delivery of oxygen. However, there is sufficient oxygen in the air outside the womb, so the body does not need so many red blood cells. The extra red blood cells will be destroyed and release bilirubin. When the bilirubin concentration in the blood exceeds a certain value, yellowing will appear on the skin. Another reason is that bilirubin is metabolized in the liver, and children's liver function is not perfect and is not sufficient to promptly process the increased bilirubin in a short period of time. You can give your child some Yinzhihuang Granules to treat jaundice. If there is sunlight, getting more sun exposure can also help reduce the jaundice.

You can check whether the baby's entire eyeball is red. If the entire eyeball is red, it may be conjunctivitis and needs treatment. If there is only a little bloodshot, it may be that the baby's blood vessels are relatively tender, and the bleeding was caused by accidentally rubbing or pressing the eyes with the hands. It is generally not a problem.

1. Use artificial tears to reduce dryness.

2. Clean the eyelids to prevent the eyes from becoming inflamed and bloodshot due to debris, grease, bacteria, cosmetics and other dust.

3. If you feel heat in your body, drink more honey water, preferably one cup of 250ml a day.

4. Ensure sleep. You should get 7 hours of sleep every day. Adequate sleep helps moisturize the eyes and reduce bloodshot eyes.

5. Apply a cold towel to the eyes to constrict blood vessels and moisturize the eyes.

6. Wolfberry + rice: After cooking into porridge, add a little white sugar to treat blurred vision and tearing. Wolfberry + Chrysanthemum: Brew with hot water and drink to make eyes relaxed and bright.

After reading the reasons for bloodshot eyes in newborns mentioned above, you must now know that the reason is related to the baby’s time in the mother’s womb. In addition, the environment in which the baby is in is also one of the reasons. Parents are reminded that early detection and timely treatment are the only way to prevent many diseases.