Thrush is a fungal disease. The cause of its occurrence is Candidi albicans fungi. The baby can become infected from the mother or someone from others if the rules of hygiene are not followed. A curious child who pulls everything into his mouth can also get this disease. Candidiasis often affects children with weakened immunity and constantly regurgitating babies. An acidic environment is formed in their oral cavity, favorable for the life of the fungus.
Instructions
Step 1
If the child becomes restless and does not eat well, ask him to open his mouth and examine the mucous membranes. Signs of candidiasis are profuse white patches or milky-like light films that are present on the palate, cheeks, or tongue. They often cause pain to the baby while eating or drinking. When you try to remove such a film with a cotton swab, a wound remains in its place. If thrush is in an advanced stage, the child may have a dry cough, accompanied by vomiting - in the case when the fungus affects the tonsils.
Step 2
Seek help from a pediatrician. He will examine the baby and prescribe treatment. It is usually recommended to lubricate the oral mucosa with a solution of methylene blue or nystatin. Supplement the main treatment and auxiliary external means: aloe juice, baking soda solution, the drug "Candide".
Step 3
Treat your baby's mouth regularly. Do not rush to stop treatment even if there is a visible improvement. If thrush is not completely cured, it will recur over and over again.
Step 4
Before the arrival of a specialist, you can alleviate the child's condition a little. After each meal, give your baby a little boiled water. Thanks to this, the mucous membrane will be cleared, thereby depriving the fungus of nutrition.
Step 5
Traditional medicine recommends lubricating the mouth with infusion of calendula flowers. Method of preparation: pour a tablespoon of dried flowers with a glass of boiling water and leave for an hour. A good effect can be given by smearing with turnip or carrot juice, sweetened with honey. Just before using these methods, be sure to consult your doctor.
Step 6
Spread all nipples and baby dishes, and wash with hot soapy water or soda solution on your baby's toys in case they are the source of the disease.
