Inflammation of the oral mucosa or stomatitis occurs in children of different ages, including infants. And the cause of this disease in young children is most often in streptococcal and staphylococcal infections. However, in its activation, predisposing factors are of considerable importance, such as decreased immunity, vitamin deficiency, dystrophy, dysbiosis and the use of antibiotics. Therefore, the treatment of stomatitis should include not only the treatment of the mucous membrane, but also the strengthening of the whole organism.
It is necessary
- - disinfectant (hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate or soda);
- - carrot juice, decoction of chamomile, calendula or St. John's wort and Vinilin ointment to restore the mucous membrane;
- - bifidobacterin and lactobacterin to enhance immunity.
Instructions
Step 1
If the baby has become capricious, whiny, refuses to eat, carefully examine his mouth. Despite the fact that the white plaques characteristic of stomatitis form after 1 to 2 days, the tongue, gums, cheeks and lips may already be inflamed (bright red). And in order to avoid complications of the disease and the formation of ulcers in the affected areas, proceed with treatment.
Step 2
The optimal treatment for stomatitis in children is drug therapy, prescribed by a doctor after establishing the exact cause of the disease. In this case, you can achieve a quick result and prevent its transition to a chronic form. However, for babies, it is worth using not only effective, but also safe treatment, so the use of folk remedies is a good option. In addition, they do not have multiple contraindications inherent in pharmacological drugs.
Step 3
If there are still children in the family, isolate the sick child from them. Stomatitis is well transmitted, especially given the tendency of babies to taste everything, including shared toys. And in the patient's room, regularly arrange for ventilation and wet cleaning.
Step 4
If your baby refuses to breastfeed, spoon feed expressed milk. For the period of stomatitis treatment, it is desirable that it be the main source of substances necessary for the child. If he is artificially fed, give him only liquid food and in both cases feed on demand (if desired). If not, do not insist on eating. However, give water and juices often, but little by little.
Step 5
Several times a day, wipe the baby's oral mucosa with disinfectants - potassium permanganate (low borose), 3% hydrogen peroxide (1 tablespoon per ¼ glass of water), 1% bicarbonate soda. Wrap a piece of gauze around your finger, soak it in one of the available solutions, and gently brush your tongue and cheeks, then change the gums and lips. After processing, wipe the baby's mouth with either carrot juice or a decoction of chamomile, calendula or St. John's wort.
Step 6
For the general strengthening of the body, give the baby juices diluted with water, preparations with bifido and lactobacilli, kefir at night (if the child is 8 months old or more). Perform all procedures to restore the oral mucosa for at least 2 weeks.
Step 7
If possible, do not exclusively self-medicate stomatitis in a child and contact a professional dentist or pediatrician. They will probably be able to establish the form of the disease and prescribe the appropriate treatment. From pharmacological drugs, pain relievers are usually prescribed, for example, "Lidochlor". For oral cavity treatment - Tebrofen, Acyclovir, Oxolin, Bonafton ointments. To restore epithelial tissue, Vinilin ointment. Depending on the type of stomatitis and its course - antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial drugs.
