Patient's question:
My baby is just 21 days old and is being breastfed and formula-fed. In the past week, I've noticed that my baby's poop is yellow, and they have a bowel movement 6-7 times a day. Sometimes there's blood in the stool. I'm not sure if it's because they have a stomachache. What should I pay attention to? The yellow eye discharge is a recent issue, and the blood in the stool...Doctor's answer:
Newborns are prone to developing eye discharge for two reasons. Second, during birth, the child passes through the birth canal, making their eyes susceptible to various secretions, which can lead to conjunctivitis. However, eye disinfection is usually performed after birth, so the issue is not usually significant. Third, it is due to the narrow passage connecting the eye and the nose, where tears cannot drain properly. Eye discharge often accumulates on the eyes after falling asleep, and if removed while the eyes remain open, it will not recur.When the eye discharge is yellow or light green, it is essential to visit a pediatrician and ophthalmologist. This indicates conjunctival inflammation. In severe cases, it may appear as a greenish hue mixed with brown. If left untreated, it may lead to vision deterioration. Conjunctival inflammation can cause continuous discharge of eye discharge, messy eyes, redness, swelling, and other symptoms.