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What Causes Red Eyes With White Discharge And Red Blotchy Cheeks?

4 yr old with red eyes, white discharge from one and one eye is painfull.... red blotchy cheeks also. I'm guessing pink eye, but not quite sure why the cheeks are red. emerg is the only option for a dr(long wait). Can it be treated over the counter?
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. You may easily treat him over the counter .
I see similar cases amongst children who visit my clinic. Your child has adenoviral infection complicated bacterial invasion. I advise my patients to wash eyes with tea water, then drop antibacterial drops-Ciprofloxacin 1 drop 6 times first 2 days then 1 drop 4 times during 3 days more.
You can give antihistamines syrup -Cetrizine or Allegra for red cheeks.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing your baby speedy recovery and good health.
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What Causes Red Eyes With White Discharge And Red Blotchy Cheeks?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. You may easily treat him over the counter . I see similar cases amongst children who visit my clinic. Your child has adenoviral infection complicated bacterial invasion. I advise my patients to wash eyes with tea water, then drop antibacterial drops-Ciprofloxacin 1 drop 6 times first 2 days then 1 drop 4 times during 3 days more. You can give antihistamines syrup -Cetrizine or Allegra for red cheeks. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your baby speedy recovery and good health.