A furuncle is an illness that cancan occur in a person at any age. However, it is especially unpleasant when it appears in children. It is necessary to treat boils in children immediately, since it will be much more difficult to eliminate an advanced problem. And the consequences may not be the most harmless. But it is better to prevent the disease. Therefore, you need to know what a boil is and what are the reasons for its appearance in a child. Boils are inflamed and purulent abscesses on the skin. Their size can vary significantly. There have been cases in which the boil reached a size of about 7 cm. Most often, a boil appears on areas of the child's body where there is hair. The hair follicle becomes inflamed and a purulent nodule is formed. But pus does not appear immediately, but somewhere on the second or third day. Then the abscess grows and becomes bright red, and even later - deep crimson. Around the fifth or sixth day, the boil bursts and pus flows out of it. An ulcer forms at the site of the nodule, which causes a lot of discomfort, so it is better to treat it before this stage.
The main causes of furuncles in children
The causes of this disease are varied. However, the most common ones can be identified.
Decreased immunity in a child due to impropernutrition. A lot of diseases occur in children and adults for this very reason. Good immunity is the fundamental basis of all aspects of health! Therefore, it is extremely important to ensure that children receive the necessary vitamins and minerals with food. It is necessary to carefully monitor the diet in order to balance it as much as possible. In "hard" times of the year for the body (spring and winter), the child receives much fewer nutrients with food than he needs. Therefore, it is necessary to give vitamins additionally.
Insufficient time for children to stay freshair. This factor significantly undermines children's immunity and may become one of the causes of furunculosis in children. Do not neglect street walks, and you will significantly reduce the chances of the disease appearing in the child.
Non-observance of the basic rules of personal hygienechild. In the normal normal state, the microorganisms that cause furunculosis are harmless enough. But they become harmful in conditions that arise with insufficient hygiene. The skin of children is quite thin and prone to the appearance of various microcracks and scratches. A furuncle can arise because of the ingress of microorganisms into these microcracks and sweat glands.
Postponed common infections, frequent overwork or hypothermia. These factors can also affect the appearance of furunculosis, tk. significantly weaken the child's body.
Treatment of furuncles in children
Treatment of boils in children has its ownFeatures that you need to know. One of the main rules: do not try to treat, scratch or squeeze the boil on your own! This is especially dangerous for abscesses on the head. Opening the inflammation can lead to infection. The head is an extremely sensitive place (especially for a baby). And opening boils on the head can lead to the development of purulent meningitis. Do not forget about the need to visit a doctor. Treating a boil on your own is dangerous! Only a doctor can establish the true causes of furunculosis and prescribe treatment that will not harm the child. At the initial stage, treatment is usually limited to the use of external agents: ointments with antibiotics, solutions, etc. At later stages of the disease, treatment involves a certain surgical intervention. The doctor can open the boils with a special blade, due to which the pus will come out. The process takes place under anesthesia, so the child will not tolerate it too hard. The incision, as a rule, is not immediately stitched up. A sterile bandage treated with a special solution is applied to it. It is forbidden to make an incision of a boil at home. The reason for this is not only unsuitable conditions regarding sterility, but also the lack of necessary knowledge and skills. You can make an incorrect incision and cause harm. Treatment of furunculosis also involves a general increase in the body's defenses and immunity. As mentioned above, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle and monitor your diet. It is recommended to exclude all sweets during an exacerbation of the disease. After the treatment is completed, you need to limit the consumption of harmful products. Do not neglect your child's health. If you notice any signs of illness, immediately take him to a specialist.
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