Patient's question:
My child is four years old. Recently, I've noticed they keep blinking their eyes and don't seem to be eating much. They also have minor deficiencies in trace elements. What could be causing this?The child has been checked and is quite healthy. Previous treatment and its effects: They took calcium and zinc supplements.
What kind of help are you looking for: To identify which aspects are affected and how to correct them.
Doctor's answer:
If a baby frequently blinks and also exhibits actions such as rubbing their eyes often or complaining of eye discomfort, it may indicate conjunctivitis, particularly trachoma or ectropion.Recommendations:
1. Promptly visit the ophthalmology department of a hospital for a slit-lamp examination to identify the specific cause and receive treatment. At the same time, pay attention to the child's eye hygiene and educate them to wash their hands frequently and avoid rubbing their eyes.
2. If the baby blinks along with symptoms such as shrugging shoulders, making funny faces, or shaking their head, it may suggest childhood tic disorder. A follow-up visit to the pediatric department of the hospital is recommended.