Patient's question:
A one-year and ten-month-old baby wakes up in the morning with a lot of sticky eye discharge and occasionally coughs. What could be the reason? There has been eye discharge for two or three days, but it's especially abundant and sticky today. The coughing has also been happening for two or three days, with occasional coughs.Previous treatment and effectiveness: None.
Desired help: Hello, do you need to take medication? How should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the most likely reason for your baby having excessive eye discharge is phlegm-like eye discharge, which is often caused by "internal heat." Children's digestive systems are still developing, and their absorption and other functions are not yet fully mature. When there is an excess of nutrients, they cannot be properly absorbed, leading to the accumulation of food and the generation of heat, resulting in "internal heat." Excessive eye discharge is one of the typical symptoms of a baby's digestive issues. It is common for babies who consume less fruits and vegetables and primarily drink formula milk to experience digestive problems. In addition to excessive eye discharge, they often exhibit other symptoms such as dry stools and thick.