If the newborn’s tears are not accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, they may be caused by physiological factors such as fear or hunger. If it is accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, we need to consider that it is caused by conjunctivitis, inverted eyelashes and other diseases.
1. Physiological factors: Since newborns can’t speak, if they are afraid of external factors or are hungry, they may have tears in their eyes. If there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, it is generally a normal phenomenon.
2. Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis may be caused by microbial infection, allergy, physical irritation, tear duct blockage and other factors. Children with conjunctivitis may have red eyes, tearing, fear of light, increased secretion and other symptoms.
3. Inverted eyelashes: Inverted eyelashes are mainly due to the redness of the lower eyelid, as well as congenital lid entropion. Typical symptoms are tearing, redness of the eyes, increased eye secretions, etc. The child may experience tearing.
There are many causes of tearing in newborns, and parents are advised to take their children to a regular hospital for an examination to identify the cause.