2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21
The child's immunity is unstable and only learns to resist the adverse effects of the external environment. As a result, children are more likely to be exposed to certain diseases, among which is the “disease of dirty hands” - stomatitis. It affects oral tissues.
Why does stomatitis occur?
The main reasons for the development of stomatitis are called a decrease in the protective functions of the body and a violation of the basic rules of oral hygiene.
Science identifies several varieties of the disease:
- traumatic stomatitis (develops due to mechanical damage in the mouth);
- fungal (caused by the fungus Candida, which forms a white coating on the tongue (thrush));
- herpetic (caused by the herpes virus);
- allergic (cause - reaction to irritants (animal hair, dust and others));
- aphthous (occurs with a decrease in immunity, accompanied by the appearance of sores).
Signs of stomatitis in children
Stomatitis in children is expressed in general malaise, redness and soreness in the mouth.
The first signs of stomatitis ininfants are manifested in tearfulness, decreased appetite, refusal to eat and drink due to pain in the oral cavity.
As the disease progresses, other signs of stomatitis in children appear:
- swelling and bleeding of the mouth;
- profuse salivation;
- temperature increase, sometimes even up to 40 °C;
- cheesy white coating on the tongue;
- small rashes on lips;
- the formation of white sores (aphthae) rising above the surface, around which redness is visible;
- purulent breath.
The signs of stomatitis in children will help to identify the disease, there is a photo in the article. However, only a specialist can diagnose the disease.
How to treat stomatitis?
Treatment is prescribed by the doctor depending on the etiology of the disease.
As soon as parents notice the first signs of stomatitis in children, you should begin to systematically treat wounds with infusion of herbs (chamomile, calendula) or antiseptic emulsions, such as methylene blue.
Cheese deposits that occur with thrush are recommended to be removed with a solution of soda (1 teaspoon of soda per glass of water) with a bandage.
Painkillers ("Nurofen", "Acetaminophen") are used to relieve pain symptoms and reduce temperature.
The drug "Cholisal" is considered effective, the components of which have a detrimental effect on both the viral and fungal environment. The medicine also has an analgesic effect.
If aphthae do not heal during treatment, and the disease lasts more than 3 days, you should consult a doctor.
Prolonging the disease can lead to a weakening of the immune system and the development of serious diseases of the internal organs.
Due to pain in the mouth, babies refuse to drink and eat, which can lead to dehydration. Therefore, you need to ensure that the child continues to eat. But the diet should be sparing. Hard, spicy, hot and cold foods should be avoided. Liquid cereals, mashed potatoes, broths, kissels, fruit drinks are recommended.
Parents should know all the signs of stomatitis in children and how to treat it.
Prevention
Stomatitis tends to recur. Recommended for disease prevention:
- strengthen immunity (for example, by hardening);
- eat well;
- wash hands, toys, pacifiers;
- when breastfeeding, wash nipples twice a day with soap and water;
- avoid items with sharp edges (toys, hard toothbrushes), hard food;
- reduce contact with people with cold sores.
Compliance with these simple rules will keep the baby he althy and give him a great mood!
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