Young parents are often in a state of shock after they accidentally notice blisters in their child’s tongue. In this case, the child can run quite carefree and not show signs of a cold or any other ailment. Bubbles, blisters and lining of the tongue in a child - what do these symptoms talk about and should they be tried to get rid of?
List of Possible Reasons
Why do bubbles appear on the tongue of a child? Here is a list of the most common causes:
- allergies to pollen, products, wool, the sun, clothing materials;
- stomatitis;
- some infectious diseases;
- problems with abdominal organs;
- some autoimmune diseases;
- deficiency or excess of vitamins and minerals.
Each of these conditions can be adjusted. But for this you will have to sweat: get advice from some doctors and pass a lot of tests. If the transparent bubbles in the tongue of the child do not cause inconvenience, pain, he does not have a fever and accompanying symptoms, there is no reason to sound the alarm and raise a panic.
Allergic reaction
Blisters, pimples, and rashes on the tongue and in the oral cavity often occur as a result of an allergic reaction to foods. In children, this is often due to citrus. In second place by the number of visits to the allergist are sweets and candies. In third place are apples, pineapples and other fruits. Simple boiled food (cereals, meat) and dairy products most often do not provoke an allergic reaction.
If the baby is still breastfeeding and there is a suspicion of allergy, the mother should review her diet and exclude possible provocative products from it.
Stomatitis in a child
This is an oral disease caused by various pathogenic and opportunistic microorganisms. Most often occurs in children aged five to ten years. Depending on the stage of the disease, there will be various manifestations:
- at the initial stage, pimples in the pink language do not cause any discomfort to the child, you can easily get rid of them by rinsing the mouth with medicinal decoctions for several days;
- in the second stage, small red blisters spread already along the gums and along the inner surface of the cheek mucosa;
- if stomatitis develops to the last stage and crusts form, you should take a course of antibacterial drugs.
Stomatitis is diagnosed in many children. This disease should not be regarded as a cause for panic and a threat to the health of the child. Most often, it is enough for several days to rinse your mouth with “Chlorhexidine” or “Miramistin” three or four times. After this, the manifestations of stomatitis go away.
Infectious diseases
Infections are another common cause of tongue overlay and the appearance of rashes, pimples and sores on it. This is the case when a child’s health is in danger. If, in addition to problems with the tongue, gums and oral cavity, a high fever rises, the child feels weak and depressed, an ambulance should be called.
- Scarlet fever is a dangerous infectious disease. The following symptoms are characteristic of it: high fever, fever, chills, sore throat, inflammation of the lymph nodes, a red rash on the skin and tongue, the tongue can turn red and become covered with granular papules. The manifestations of scarlet fever may vary slightly depending on the personal characteristics of the body. A blood and urine test will help establish an accurate diagnosis.
- Herpes is manifested not only by rashes on the tongue, gums, lip mucosa. With this infectious disease, rashes are also observed on the body and external genital organs. Herpetic infection manifests itself only if the child's immunity is weakened.
- Oral candidiasis is popularly called "thrush." This infection begins to multiply actively, as a result of which it manifests itself on the skin, tongue, mucous membranes in the form of a small rash and vesicles (in some cases with purulent contents, and sometimes without it). There are few simple rinses for treatment: you will have to take a course of "Fluconazole" or another drug for candidiasis.
Digestive tract problems
Very often, chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract appear as watery pimples on the tongue, gums, and oral mucosa in children. In some cases, they are painless, and sometimes cause discomfort.
- In chronic pancreatitis, which today is diagnosed even in five-year-old children, rashes in the mouth and tongue are possible. These are pimples with or without watery contents. How to determine that the problem lies precisely in pancreatitis? if the child complains of pain in the epigastric region, closer to the right side, after eating - most likely, you need to visit a gastroenterologist. After an ultrasound and a blood test, it will become clear whether pancreatitis is the cause, or for another reason.
- In chronic cholecystitis, bile can raise the esophagus. Most often this happens in the morning. As a result, painful blisters form in the oral cavity and on the tongue, and sometimes even small burns. bile can significantly burn the delicate mucous surface. Cracks in the child’s tongue , which are accompanied by pain and burning, bitterness in the mouth and acidic nausea, may indicate a violation of the outflow of bile.
- Bile can raise the esophagus and in case of gastritis. A gastroenterologist can make an accurate diagnosis after an ultrasound scan and obtain the results of a biochemical blood test. With gastritis, the child will be disturbed not only by rashes on the tongue, bitterness in the mouth and weakness, but also pain in the stomach with a feeling of hunger.
Hypovitaminosis and hypervitaminosis
It is harmful as a lack of vitamins, and their excess.
- Red pimples on the tongue can be a symptom of a lack of vitamin B12 in a child. Such spots do not itch and do not cause any discomfort to the baby. If in parallel with them there is no bitterness in the mouth, the temperature does not rise and there is no discomfort when eating, you should take a course of a quality vitamin-mineral complex, and the problem will go away.
- Ascorbic acid in case of an overdose gives a symptom such as rashes on the tongue in children. It should be clarified - perhaps the child ate the packaging of ascorbic acid the day before and now hides this fact.
- Deficiency of pyridoxine, thiamine, riboflavin often results in skin problems. Rashes in this case can appear not only in the tongue, but also on the body. With a lack of pyridoxine, the formation of red bubbles in the tongue of a child is possible. At the same time, pain, burning and discomfort in the oral cavity will not bother him. You should take a course of a quality vitamin-mineral complex, and the problem will go away. Good "Supradin Kids", "Nagipol", "Alphabet Schoolboy."
Autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune processes are a rare cause of the appearance of bubbles on the tongue in a child. For example, Kawasaki syndrome. The disease begins with an increase in body temperature and the development of bilateral conjunctivitis. The child's tongue turns bright red. Small spots and pimples appear. Extremities and face swelling. In some cases, it is also covered with red spots. The appearance of a polymorphic rash on the skin and the development of cervical lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes) are common symptoms in Kawasaki syndrome.
Therapy of such conditions is carried out by an immunologist. In some cases, antihistamines will help, which is often necessary to drink a long course of immunomodulators.
Which doctor should I go to?
Depending on the intensity of the manifestation of the pathology, you should contact either an ambulance or a local therapist. If rashes on the tongue are accompanied by high fever, fever, fever - you should call 03. Emergency medical care will take the little patient to the hospital and conduct all necessary tests. If necessary, he will be transferred to the infectious diseases department.
If the bubbles in the child’s tongue do not bring any discomfort, then you should take a coupon for an appointment with the local pediatrician. After compiling the clinical picture, he will issue a referral for consultation with an allergist, immunologist, gastroenterologist.
Chlorhexidine: mouthwash instructions
It is a cheap and versatile antiseptic. Bottle with 100 gr. funds cost about twenty rubles. You can buy it at any pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. True, pharmacists often offer Miramistin, which is more expensive at a cost - do not give in to assurances, the effect of these solutions is completely identical. They differ from each other only in cost.
Instructions for use with "Chlorhexidine" mouthwash reports that the drug has the following properties:
- stopping the development of infection;
- decrease in the activity of pathogenic microorganisms;
- pain relief after tooth extraction;
- oral disinfection;
- healing of pimples, inflammation, sores;
- acceleration of healing after damage to the tongue, gums, cheeks;
- treatment of tonsillitis and inflammation of the lymph nodes;
- decrease in puffiness;
- accelerated healing of tissues after surgical interventions of the oral cavity;
- decrease in hyperemia.
To rinse, dilute the concentrated preparation in a ratio of 1: 5 with clean water. The first rinse should be trial: if the child does not experience excessive burning, then you can continue the procedure. Otherwise, dilute the solution by another third.
Analogs and substitutes of "Chlorhexidine"
This liquid is the cheapest and most versatile antiseptic. There are more expensive analogues:
- Miramistin;
- Malavit
- Hexicon
- Protargol;
- Betadine
- "Rotokan".
"Betadine" (10% solution) is also successfully used for stomatitis in children and in surgery, dentistry, combustiology, transplantology, ophthalmology, and traumatology. It is an excellent prevention of the further spread of infection from the oral cavity to the internal organs. It can be used not only in a hospital, but also for treatment at home.
Alternative methods for treating vesicles in the tongue of a child
Many children are afraid to rinse their mouth with medical supplies. But the herbal infusion, which resembles the usual tea to taste, is perceived by them with a bang. Some dry shredded herbs have excellent antiseptic and astringent effects.
- One tablespoon of dry shredded calendula should be boiled in 0.5 l of water. The resulting infusion, rinse the oral cavity for one minute three to four times a day. It is recommended to do this after eating. In this case, you can not refuse to brush your teeth and the usual hygiene procedures.
- Mix chamomile, calendula and yarrow in equal proportions - one tablespoon each. Boil for five minutes in 0.5 liters of water. The child should rinse the mouth with the resulting broth for one to two minutes daily. The more often the procedure is carried out, the better.
- A decoction of dry oak bark has excellent astringent properties. It is able to alleviate pain in the presence of sores and blisters in the child's mouth. It should prepare an infusion in the proportion of two tablespoons per half liter of water, boil for two to three minutes.