How to Heal Dacryocystitis?
Treatment of Dacryocystitis Acute Dacryocystitis Is Usually Treated with an Antibiotic Taken by Mouth. If a Fever Is Present or If the Infection Is Severe...
What is the cause of dacryocystitis?
Dacryocystitis is infection of the tear (lacrimal) sac usually due to a blockage in the tear (nasolacrimal) duct. The tear sac is a small chamber into which tears drain. The usual cause of dacryocystitis is a blockage of the nasolacrimal duct, which leads from the tear sac into the nose.
Can tear duct heal on its own?
The condition is caused by a partial or complete obstruction in the tear drainage system. A blocked tear duct is common in newborns. The condition usually gets better without any treatment during the first year of life. In adults a blocked tear duct may be due to an injury, an infection or rarely, a tumor.