Young children, especially infants, are often susceptible to infection of the oral cavity.
White plaque on the mucous membrane of the inner side of the cheek, on the gums or tongue indicates that it is a thrush. Treatment of this fungal infection in a child should be carried out immediately, since there is a risk of encountering its serious complications.
What causes this disease? The causative agent of thrush is a fungus such as Candida. Hence the medical name "Candidiasis stomatitis." Since a plaque resembling cottage cheese appears on the affected areas, this disease received a second name - thrush. Treatment of a child with this infection sometimes takes a lot of time and effort. However, when the disease is diagnosed at the initial stage, and all recommendations are followed, it can be defeated once and for all.
There are two causes of thrush. The first is hygiene violations . Sources of germs can be nipples, mother's chest, dirty hands, which the child constantly takes in his mouth and toys. The second cause of the trouble called candidiasis is a weakened immune system. Therefore, this form of the disease most often affects infants. The protective functions of the body at this time are still not sufficiently developed, which increases the risk of infection. It is necessary to periodically inspect the cavity. Then thrush can be prevented , the treatment of a child which will cause a lot of trouble.
The following symptoms may indicate the onset of the disease: anxiety of the
child, crying, refusal to feed. If you find the slightest signs of infection, you need to act immediately. The danger of the disease at an early age is also due to the fact that due to the discomfort that the child experiences during sucking, he can completely abandon breastfeeding. In addition, there is a chance of eye infection if timely treatment is not carried out.
How to cure a thrush in a child?
As a rule, the doctor recommends treating the oral cavity with soda solution. So that he does not corrode the delicate mucous membrane, it is necessary to cook in such proportions: one teaspoon per glass of boiled water at room temperature.
If you want to carry out the procedure correctly, you must do so. Wash hands first. Wrap the sterile bandage on the index finger, dip it in soda solution and thoroughly wipe the affected area. For example, if a child has thrush in her tongue, swipe it so that it is completely cleaned. This action is not intended to moisten the mucous membrane, but to thoroughly clean it of white plaque. If there are several foci in the mouth, then to process the next one, you need to use a new piece of bandage or gauze.
After this procedure, the affected area is lubricated with the drug that the doctor prescribed. Nystatin, Borax Powder in Glycerin, or Candide contain ingredients that effectively fight a condition like thrush. The doctor should control the treatment of such an infection in a child. Otherwise, you run the risk of relapse.