Candidiasis - thrush, treatment in a child

Small children, especially infants, are often prone to infection with the oral cavity.

White coating on the inner mucosathe 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 severe complications.

What causes thisdisease? The causative agent of thrush is a Candida mushroom. Hence the medical name "Candidiasis stomatitis". Since on the affected areas there is a coating reminiscent of cottage cheese, this disease received a second name - thrush. Treatment for a child of this infection sometimes takes a lot of time and effort. However, when the disease is diagnosed at the initial stage, and all recommendations are observed, it can be defeated once and for all.

There are two causes of thrush.The first is violation of hygiene rules. Sources of microbes can become nipples, mother's breast, dirty hands, which the child constantly takes in the mouth and toys. The second cause of trouble called candidiasis is weakened immunity. Therefore, this form of the disease most often suffer from nursing infants. The protective functions of the body at this time are not yet sufficiently developed, which increases the risk of infection. Periodically inspect the cavity. Then the thrush can be warned, the treatment of whose child will cause a lot of trouble.

About the onset of the disease can testifysuch symptoms: a child's anxiety, 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 that because of the discomfort that a child experiences during sucking, he can completely give up breastfeeding. In addition, there is a possibility of infection of the eyes, if not carried out timely treatment.

How to cure thrush in a child?

As a rule, the doctor recommendsthe oral cavity with a soda solution. So that it does not corrode a delicate mucous membrane, you need to prepare in such proportions: one teaspoon per cup of boiled water at room temperature.

If you want to perform the procedure correctly,it is necessary to do so. Wash hands beforehand. Sterile bandage wound on the index finger, dipped into a soda solution and thoroughly wiped the affected area. For example, if a child has a thrush in her tongue, draw along it so that it is completely cleansed. This action is not intended to moisten the mucous membrane, but to clean it thoroughly from the white coating. If the mouth has several foci, then to process the next, you need to use a new piece of bandage or gauze.

After such a procedure, the affected arealubricate with the drug that the doctor appointed. "Nystatin", Bura powder in glycerin or "Candide" contains components that effectively fight with such a disease as thrush. Treatment for a child of such an infection should be controlled by a doctor. Otherwise, you run the risk of experiencing relapses.