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Blocked tear duct for 7 months baby

2021-12-17 07:00:50
My baby has tear duct blockage since birth. Her one eye is cured when she was 4 months, the other eye haven't yet. I'm doing massage regularly. What could be the reason.
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It could be because of the tear duct blockage which has not resolved ond the other side. It would be better if the age of the baby currently and since when are you doing the massage would have been mentioned, So that what needs to be done next can be advised.
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Kindly visit your doctor further management

Answered2021-12-17 07:13:01

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Hello Tear ducts sometimes may take upto one year to open after birth, keep doing the massage regularly. Very few times it might need Syringing which is usually done after 9-12 months of age.
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Be watchful for any discharge for which antibiotics need to be prescribed

Answered2021-12-17 07:07:07

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