During pregnancy preparation, if eye diseases such as conjunctivitis occur, you need to respond promptly to ensure the smooth progress of pregnancy preparation. The following will introduce how to deal with conjunctivitis during pregnancy preparation from the aspects of symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
1. Symptoms
Conjunctivitis refers to an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the transparent film on the surface of the eyeball). Common symptoms include red eyes, itchy eyes, foreign body sensation, increased tears, and eye pain. During pregnancy preparation, due to changes in hormonal levels, a woman\’s immune system may undergo certain changes, making the body more sensitive to external invasions such as bacteria and viruses, which can easily lead to conjunctivitis.
2. Reasons
During pregnancy preparation, conjunctivitis has various causes, including bacterial infection, viral infection, allergic reaction, etc. Bacterial infections are mainly caused by bacteria entering the eyes, such as rubbing the eyes frequently, using unclean eye products, etc.; viral infections are caused by viruses, such as rubella virus, adenovirus, etc.; allergic reactions are mainly caused by certain Allergies to some substances, such as pollen, pet hair, etc.
3. Prevention
The key to preventing conjunctivitis is to maintain eye hygiene and strengthen immunity. First of all, wash your hands frequently, especially before touching your eyes, and keep your hands clean; secondly, avoid rubbing your eyes, as this can easily introduce bacteria into the eyes; in addition, avoid sharing eye supplies, such as towels, eye drops, etc. ; In addition, you can also enhance your body\’s immunity by increasing resistance, eating a balanced diet, and exercising moderately.
4. Treatment
If you unfortunately suffer from conjunctivitis, timely treatment is very important. Treatment includes using antibiotic eye drops, cold compresses on the eyes, and keeping the eyes clean. Using antibiotic eye drops can effectively kill bacteria and relieve symptoms of conjunctivitis; cold compresses on the eyes can relieve discomfort such as eye itching, redness and swelling; keeping the eyes clean can reduce the growth of bacteria. At the same time, be careful not to rub your eyes with your hands and avoid sharing eye products to avoid cross-infection.
To sum up, how to deal with conjunctivitis during pregnancy preparation mainly includes paying attention to symptoms, understanding the causes, paying attention to prevention and timely treatment. By maintaining eye hygiene, enhancing immunity, and avoiding bacterial and viral infections, you can effectively prevent the occurrence of conjunctivitis. If you unfortunately suffer from conjunctivitis, it is also very important to seek medical treatment promptly and receive appropriate treatment. I hope the above content will be helpful in dealing with conjunctivitis during pregnancy.
