CONJUNCTIVITIS This disease is caused by viruses, bacteria and allergens that mercilessly attack the body with weakened protective functions. Result: inflammation (with suppuration) of the mucous membrane of the eyelids and eyeball. At the same time, at night, the eyelids affected by conjunctivitis tend to stick together so that they are not easy to open in the morning and they look like rabbit eyes. HOME REMEDY Prepare a warm solution of 1 part of any baby shampoo and 10 parts of water. Dip a cotton swab, wipe your eyelids and open your eyes to health. On the other hand, to avoid conjunctivitis, never use the same towel with the whole family - this risks re-infecting all its members. Finally, make sure children always have clean, washed hands. NO SELF-MEDICATION At the first signs of illness, immediately consult a doctor. And he will also advise you on folk remedies for conjunctivitis.
How to properly treat conjunctivitis? Of course, it is best if your doctor selects medications for you. And you yourself can try a 30% solution of sodium sulfacyl, a 10% solution of sodium sulfapyridazine, solutions of penicillin or erythromycin, you need to drip them every 2-3 hours. You can wash your eyes with a fresh solution of strong tea or medicinal chamomile (1 tablespoon per glass of boiling water).
Aromatherapy and lotions for conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis. It is caused by an infection that can be caught anywhere. Apply aromatherapy for conjunctivitis using eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptus kills many viruses and germs. If you inhale its smell, you can get rid of some diseases. However, this is not enough. Conjunctivitis is most effectively treated with lotions. This makes it easier to get rid of the infection. Use dried chamomile flowers. Pour 3 tablespoons of chamomile into a glass of boiling water and cook over low heat for 3 minutes. It turns out to be a very rich decoction. It needs to stand for another 40 minutes to cool and brew. First, wash your eyes with it, and then put pieces of gauze soaked in this broth on your eyes. Do this 2 times a day - morning and evening. Treat for a long time, about a month, even if the unpleasant symptoms go away. During this time, the infection will disappear completely.
Causes
The main reasons for the development of the disease include:
- Infectious diseases that have reduced immune defense. Very often, conjunctivitis appears during a cold or immediately after it.
- Poor hand hygiene, as well as the habit of touching your face. Such a person is likely to develop not only conjunctivitis, but also acne, as well as other inflammatory diseases of the face.
- Allergy. Allergic manifestations in the eye area, especially in girls, often appear. This is due to the abundance of makeup products they use.
- Dry eye syndrome. It usually occurs from overexertion caused by spending too long in front of a monitor screen. The person blinks less often, and the eye muscles begin to spasm. All this leads to stagnation and a decrease in the supply of nutrients to the tissues.
Remedies for conjunctivitis
— A lotion of chamomile decoction helps. 3st. Brew a tablespoon of chamomile flowers and herbs with a glass of boiling water, leave for 1 hour in a well-sealed container, strain. - 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of birch buds or leaves into 0.5 liters of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, leave for an hour, and then use to wash the eyes. — Squeeze porous Kalanchoe juice from fresh leaves and apply externally to treat inflamed eyelids. - Use onion decoction to wash the eyes. After boiling the onion in water, add a small amount of honey (0.5 teaspoon) to the broth. Rinse your eyes with the resulting mixture 4-5 times a day.
First aid
If there is any danger to the child’s health, you should immediately consult a doctor. But there are some steps you can take on your own. First aid for conjunctivitis is as follows:
- Rinsing the eyes to remove pus and mucous secretions. And it is in this place that you can use traditional folk recipes - herbal decoctions and lotions to relieve itching and burning. Raw tap water is not suitable because it is not purified.
- Consult a doctor to prescribe medications.
When treating at home, it is important to follow several rules:
- Carefully strain herbal infusions for rinsing and lotions. Small particles can make the situation worse.
- Use only clean auxiliary materials and equipment - sterile bandages and discs, boiled dishes.
- Teach your child to use only his own personal hygiene items to prevent infection of others.
- Change your baby's face towel every day and carefully iron the new one with a hot iron.
- Do not use medications after the expiration date. Almost all eye drops can be used for a very short period of time after opening. The same goes for prepared decoctions. They can only be used for 2-3 hours, then it is worth brewing fresh.
- Use a different disc or bandage for each eye. Do not reuse.
- Drop into the eyes only with a pipette with a rounded end, otherwise you may damage the mucous membrane.
- Rinse children's eyes only with a warm solution, as close as possible to body temperature.
- Do not stop treatment immediately after symptoms disappear. The disease is insidious and can become chronic.
Propolis for conjunctivitis and blepharitis
5% propolis ointment can help in the treatment of blepharitis and conjunctivitis. To prepare it, 6 g of crushed propolis is mixed with 100 g of petroleum jelly and placed (or in a mortar) in a water bath. Then, as the water heats up, all ingredients are ground to a homogeneous consistency. The finished ointment for the treatment of conjunctivitis and blepharitis should be resin-like. The composition is applied in a thin layer to the edges of the eyelid, including small areas of skin. The ointment acts for 6-8 hours, after which it is removed and a new layer is applied. After 6-8 hours, the remaining ointment is removed and the eyelids are allowed to rest for 8-10 hours. The ointment should be stored in a dark place and in dark glass containers. The shelf life can be about 3 years. If propolis cannot be used in the treatment of blepharitis, prepare a solution of flower honey. To do this, dissolve 30 g of honey in 100 ml of distilled water. The resulting product is instilled into each eye, 3 drops 2 times a day. Propolis water gives a good effect in the treatment of blepharitis. To prepare it, grind 2-5 g of dry propolis and add 100 ml of warm boiled WATER. The propolis is slowly stirred for 15-20 minutes. Then the healing water is filtered and dropped into the eyes once a day, 1-2 drops (the product is slightly warmed up before use). When using propolis water, a burning sensation may be felt, which should not be feared. The shelf life of the medicine in the refrigerator, sealed, is about 3 days.
Local use of propolis preparations (not only aqueous infusions, but also 10-15% ointments and 0.3-1% oil extracts) gives excellent results for inflammatory, ulcerative and herpetic keratitis, conjunctivitis of various etiologies, blepharitis, eyelid eczema , penetrating wounds of the cornea, thermal and chemical burns of the eyes. The effectiveness of propolis is amazing. The use of propolis helps to shorten the duration of inflammatory phenomena, accelerate the regeneration of damaged eye tissue, reduce post-traumatic and other corneal opacities, and in some cases completely eliminate them. Propolis preparations in ophthalmic patients practically do not cause side effects. In addition to instillation, at night you can bandage your eyelids with tampons soaked in an aqueous extract of propolis. It should be remembered that the use of propolis is an additional measure to increase the effectiveness of treatment. In parallel with this, it is necessary to carry out a traditional course of medication.
Effective recipes
Chamomile has an antibacterial and calming effect. An infusion based on this plant eliminates itching, burning, and redness of the conjunctiva. A glass of boiling water goes into a tablespoon of the plant. The product must be left for half an hour, after which it is filtered. The finished medicine is used to prepare lotions.
Lotions and compresses are prepared using aloe vera.
Calendula infusion is highly effective. A tablespoon of dry raw material is poured with 250 ml of boiling water, covered with a towel and left for an hour. The finished filtered product is used to wash the eyes.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is characterized by the discharge of pus, which makes the eyelids stick together in the morning and make it difficult to open the eyes. In order to cope with this unpleasant symptom, it is enough to prepare an infusion of chamomile. Pour two teaspoons of dry raw materials with a fifth of a glass of boiling water. The infused product should be filtered and then used for rinsing.
At the very beginning of the disease, you can use lotions made from dill juice. All you need to do is soak the bandage in the juice and apply it to your eyes for ten minutes. Blueberry tea has a good effect, as it will strengthen the immune system and speed up the healing process. Dry fruits of the plant must be poured with boiling water and boiled over fire for five minutes. You can drink tea with a little honey. Raw potatoes will help speed up the healing process. Gauze with grated tuber must be applied to the eyes.
Aloe juice is used as compresses. It should be diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10, respectively. You can also make lotions based on aloe. First you need to cut off a few of the lower leaves of the plant and put them in the freezer overnight. After complete defrosting, the juice must be squeezed out of the aloe. They soak cotton wool and apply it to the eye so that a small amount of juice gets onto the affected mucous membrane.
Based on agave, you can prepare another effective remedy for itching and inflammation. Cut five leaves of the plant, wash them well under running water, and then grind them in a meat grinder. The juice should be carefully squeezed out of the resulting mass. Then it is mixed with warm boiled water in a ratio of 1:5, respectively. A cotton swab should be moistened in this solution and applied to the affected area for twenty minutes. You can also instill fresh pure aloe juice into the organs of vision.
For rinsing, crushed marshmallow root is well suited, which is poured with boiled water and left to infuse overnight. The solution should be used at least twice a day. Cucumber juice can cope with acute inflammation. Cotton pads are dipped in it and applied for fifteen minutes. Populists also recommend preparing drops from honey and filtered water. The resulting liquid can also be used to prepare compresses.
Medicinal plants are very popular in the folk treatment of conjunctivitis. Ready-made infusions are used in the form of eye drops. To prepare one of the effective remedies, take the following plants in equal proportions:
- black nightshade leaves;
- marshmallow root;
- antirium (snapdragon).
Three tablespoons of the herbal mixture are poured into a glass of boiling water and allowed to brew for an hour. Then it is filtered through cheesecloth. The infusion is used one drop three times a day.
Pharmaceutical chamomile will help cope with acute inflammation of the eye
Rosehip berries will help cope with purulent discharge from the eyes. To prepare the decoction, you need to grind two teaspoons of the raw material and pour the resulting pulp with a glass of filtered water. The mixture must be simmered over low heat for five minutes. Then the product is infused for thirty minutes. The finished broth is used to prepare lotions.
Marshmallow root has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Three tablespoons of the crushed plant must be poured into a glass of purified water. The container with the liquid must be closed with a lid and left in a dark room for eight hours. The filtered tincture is used to wet cotton-gauze pads. They are applied to sore eyes for fifteen minutes.
Another effective remedy is colloidal silver. It is recommended to instill one or two drops three to four times a day. It can also be used internally according to the instructions. The liquid is kept under the tongue for as long as possible. However, do not forget that silver is a heavy metal, and at high concentrations it can be harmful to health.
In folk medicine, garlic is valued for its ability to fight bacterial and viral infections. In the absence of contraindications, it is recommended to take it orally during an exacerbation. Traditional healers also advise organizing garlic baths. To do this, grate a few cloves of garlic and place them on a plate. Then lean over the dishes and inhale the healing vapors.
Bay leaf can also be used in the treatment of conjunctivitis. This spice not only has a pleasant aroma, but also has antibacterial and disinfectant properties. Pour boiling water over a few leaves and let sit for one hour. In the treatment of children, the decoction is used to wash the eyes, and adults can be given lotions.
A remedy based on onions will help quickly relieve the symptoms of conjunctivitis. First you need to peel a medium onion and cut it into quarters. Then pour a glass of water over the vegetable and cook over medium heat for ten minutes. After the solution has cooled and been filtered, add ten drops of boric acid and a tablespoon of natural liquid honey. You can wash your eyes with the resulting product three times a day.
Red onion will help cope with a severe form of ophthalmic inflammation. The medicine based on it causes pain. Red onions can be used in the treatment of conjunctivitis for children from the age of twelve. The vegetable should be grated and then squeezed out the juice. Next, mix it in equal proportions with boiled milk. It is recommended to repeat the procedure every three days until complete recovery.
Another proven medicine is tea rose. If you are prone to conjunctivitis, it is better to stock up on petals in the summer. A tablespoon of raw materials must be poured with boiling water. The affected eyes are washed with filtered broth up to five times a day. At night, you can make compresses based on rose water.
People who care about their health keep kombucha at home. An infusion of this product has bactericidal properties. It is used in the form of eye drops. It is best to use rosehip infusion rather than tea leaves as a base.
Turmeric is another spice that can be used in the treatment of conjunctivitis. The spice is steamed with hot water, stirred well and allowed to cool. It is best to make warm compresses from the resulting infusion two to three times a day.
Cornflower petals, if you look closely, look like a human eye. A decoction is prepared for washing and preparing lotions. A tablespoon of petals should be poured with a glass of boiling water, and then sent to a steam bath for fifteen minutes. The product should sit for an hour, after which it is filtered.
Rue and stoneweed for conjunctivitis.
For conjunctivitis, those plants that have strong antiseptic properties and have the ability to soothe pain and relieve irritation are valuable. Plantain, calendula, chamomile, and yarrow have such qualities. But I would especially like to highlight the fragrant rue. In summer, it is better to use fresh juice of fragrant rue for treatment, but it must be diluted with water - 1 tsp. juice take 10 tsp. water. Use the resulting solution to wash the eyes - 4-5 times a day. In autumn or winter, you can prepare a decoction of dried flowers: 1 tsp. raw materials pour 250 ml of boiled water, boil for 10 minutes over low heat. Drupe leaves also provide relief for conjunctivitis. Slightly mashed fresh (or dried but steamed) stone fruit leaves should be applied to the eyelids. At least 4-5 such procedures must be performed daily, each lasting 20-30 minutes. And one more important point to remember. In case of viral conjunctivitis, special importance should be given to strengthening the immune system, since the disease is usually associated with a weakening of the body's defenses.
Compresses - traditional treatment for conjunctivitis
Compresses or lotions will help prevent further development of the inflammatory process. They have a calming and anti-edematous effect. To prepare compresses for children, you can use medicinal herbs and products of plant origin. Many of them are rich in content:
- minerals;
- organic acids;
- vitamins
A compress made from cucumber is easy to prepare and effective in treating conjunctivitis in children. Only its pulp should be used. Its characteristic moisture helps reduce swelling, burning and itching, and relieve inflammation. To begin treating childhood conjunctivitis in this way, you need to thoroughly wash the cucumber and cut it into thin slices. After this, they must be placed in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, after which they can be applied to the eyes. For parents who are supporters of such traditional methods of treatment, it is important to observe one condition - the compress should be kept in front of the child for more than 10 minutes. An effective remedy of traditional medicine, which is in the home “arsenal” of any family, is bay leaf. To prepare a compress, take 5-7 bay leaves and brew 200 ml of boiling water. After the resulting tincture has cooled, you can apply compresses to the child. They help relieve swelling, relieve the baby from pain and itching, and also slow down the inflammatory process. You can prepare an infusion for a compress from potatoes. To do this, the root vegetable must be grated on a fine grater. Can be ground in a blender. The resulting pulp is applied to a tampon made of sterile gauze and applied to the child’s closed eyelids. The compress should be left for 5-10 minutes. You can make potato lotions no more than 3 times a day. The main thing is to use fresh root vegetables every time.
When treating conjunctivitis in children with folk remedies, turmeric is used, a popular seasoning in the household. Preparing the infusion is very simple. You should dilute 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder in a glass of hot boiled water. Afterwards, leave for 30 minutes so that the seasoning has time to completely dissolve. The resulting solution must be filtered and only then applied to the baby’s eyelids.
