Symptoms and treatment of candidal stomatitis in children
This form is also called thrush, and it is caused by fungi. You can name the main symptoms of this disease:
- the appearance of a white curdled scurf in the mouth;
- the baby becomes restless, the sleep is disturbed;
- the body temperature rises;
- burning, itching in the mouth.
Most often, the symptoms of candidal stomatitis are found in infants, the treatment scheme may differ from that of older children.
To combat the disease the doctor can recommend the following measures:
- Treatment of the mouth with a solution of soda, dyes;
- reception of vitamins;
- treatment of foci with antifungal ointments, for example, Nystatin, Clotrimazole;
- diet compliance;
- taking tablets that have an antifungal effect (Flucanazole, Diflucan).
Signs and treatment of herpetic stomatitis in children
The herpes virus affects most people, but the development of infection depends on the state of the immune system. Children from 1 to 3 years are most susceptible to this form of the disease. For up to one year, babies are protected by maternal antibodies. Over time, they are excreted from the body. At the same time, own antibodies in the body of children have not yet been developed, which is the reason for the vulnerability of this age group to the disease.
It is useful for parents to know what symptoms of herpetic stomatitis in a child they can pay attention to:
- in the mouth there are bubbles that burst, forming erosion on the mucosa, which, after healing the foci, has a marble surface;
- this form is accompanied by symptoms of ARVI;
- the child may complain of dryness and burning sensation in the mouth.
- rashes may appear on the face, nausea and vomiting are also possible.
The following procedures can be prescribed for therapy:
- when treating stomatitis in children under 1 year, lesions are treated with decoctions of herbs, and by the age of 2 years, babies can rinse their mouths themselves;
- use of pain medication;
- use of antiherpetic ointments, for example, such as Zovirax or Acyclovir;
- Vitamins are usually prescribed;
- in some cases, the doctor will prescribe antiviral drugs in the form of tablets, for example, Valtrex.
Do not try to get rid of the infection on your own. The doctor will prescribe therapy taking into account the age of the small patient and the features of the course of the disease. After all, some drugs can have their age limits, side effects and contraindications.
Signs and treatment of aphthous stomatitis
His exact reasons have not yet been determined. It is believed that it provokes problems with the digestive system, as well as allergic reactions. This form is usually diagnosed in school-age children. Foci of lesions at first resemble vesicles in herpetic stomatitis. But then painful ulcers are formed, which are called aphtha. They have a white color with a red border. An infection can join these lesions, which aggravates the inflammatory process.
Since the reasons for this form are not known exactly, it may be necessary to prescribe a treatment
Children may also experience traumatic stomatitis. It develops as a result of accidental damage to the oral cavity. A child can bite a cheek or lip, injure them with a piece of solid food or a toy. If bacteria get into the wound, inflammation will begin. Sometimes the disease becomes a reaction to taking medications or some products.
Treatment of stomatitis in children by folk remedies is allowed only after consultation with a specialist.