One of the childhood diseases is thrush. It can be caused by the use of non-sterile nipples, insufficient oral hygiene, spoons, or other objects with which the baby has direct contact. Sometimes the disease manifests itself after childbirth, then in this case it is worth noting that the infection occurred during passage through the birth canal. Thrush in newborns may have pronounced clinical signs or, conversely, be asymptomatic.
Factors that provoke the development of thrush
- Immaturity of the mucous membrane of the mouth, mainly in premature babies
- Decrease in the immune system after a disease
- Dysbacteriosis
- Lack of hygiene
Symptoms of thrush
Thrush in children in the mouth manifests itself in the form of white dots or plaque in the palate and tongue. Rashes are cottage cheese formations. At first, the formed plaque is quite easily removed with a bandage. After the procedure, inflamed sections of the oral mucosa are exposed. With the advanced form, ulcers and erosion are observed.
What is the danger of thrush in newborns?
The kid becomes restless, he can not eat from a spoon or from a bottle. There is a high likelihood of developing candidiasis of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract). But this is not the worst. The danger is that breeding bacteria cause allergies, which may not occur immediately, but a month, a year or two after recovery. Who do you blame then?
Thrush treatment
As a rule, treatment of thrush in children is carried out with local drugs prescribed by the doctor. A fairly effective effect on this disease has a solution of Candida. The duration of treatment is up to 10 days, depending on the form of the disease.
How to be treated with Candide? After each feeding, it is recommended to remove the remaining milk, which is the source of nutrition of the yeast. Have your child drink some water or wipe the mucous membrane of the mouth with a moist bandage. Apply 11-12 drops of the solution to a cotton swab and treat the affected areas. Repeat the procedure recommended 3 times a day. If during this time the disease does not go away, ask your doctor about the possibility of using a pediatric dose of Diflucan.
Also, thrush in newborns is effectively treated with vitamin B12 and ½ tablets of Nystatin. Crush the tablet before the procedure and mix with 1 ampoule of vitamin B12. After feeding, treat the affected areas of the oral mucosa. It is recommended to carry out the procedure up to 6 times a day. A positive result after such treatment is observed on the second day.
Another equally effective method is the treatment of the affected areas with a solution of "Sodium tetraborate 20%." The procedure must be carried out 3 times a day, mainly after eating. Before processing, the solution is used in a pure, not diluted form.
If in doubt whether to use drugs or not, use a folk recipe. At the first manifestations of thrush, wipe the baby's mouth with soda solution. In 1 tbsp. warm, boiled water add 1 teaspoon. l soda. After feeding, wipe the oral cavity up to 6 times a day with a small piece of the bandage.
Regardless of the method of treatment, pay due attention to your breasts, nipples and bottles. Before each feeding, treat the breast with a solution of soda, boil bottles and nipples regularly. Store sterile soothers exclusively in a special container. Remember, thrush in newborns does not go away on its own. For the recovery of your baby you need a full treatment, which can only be offered by a pediatrician. All prescriptions must be followed until the disease disappears completely.