Causes of thrush
If the mother has candidiasis, the diseasea newborn can develop thrush even when it passes through the birth canal, so it is important to treat thrush before delivery. Weakened and premature babies, as well as those who have had a cold, are susceptible to the disease. The cause of the disease can be the use of antibiotics by both the child and the breastfeeding mother. To prevent this from happening, you should take drugs that support the intestinal microflora, such as "Linex", "Bifidumbacterin", etc. Very often, thrush appears when a baby is teething. At this time, the immune system is weakened, and the child constantly pulls his hands into his mouth to relieve the pain in his itchy gums. Often, thrush appears when the child begins to crawl, because many objects become available to him that he can taste.
Symptoms of thrush
Normally, there is a small white coating on the tongue.each person. However, its spread throughout the entire oral cavity should alert the mother. White cheesy plaque, which can be on the tongue, gums, palate and inner side of the cheeks, is a sign of thrush in newborns. Sometimes white clots or plaques form. They are easily removed, and the mucous membrane under them can bleed. At first, the disease may not bother the newborn in any way, but later a burning sensation may occur, the child may refuse to eat. A sign of an advanced disease is the spread of plaque throughout the oropharynx.
Treatment and prevention of thrush
For the treatment of thrush in newbornsuse antifungal agents that act locally. These can be nystatin drops or the drug "Candide" for mucous membranes. A tampon or index finger wrapped in a sterile bandage is moistened in the solution and the oral cavity is treated several times a day. The duration of treatment is about 5-10 days. It is important to monitor the child's condition, since when using drugs, an allergy or some discomfort, a burning sensation in the mouth may occur. It is also recommended to treat the oral cavity with a soda solution (1 teaspoon of soda per 1 glass of boiled drinking water). This procedure should be carried out with a tampon or an index finger wrapped in a sterile bandage every 2-3 hours. It is advisable to treat the mother's breast with the same solution if the child is breastfed. "Miramistin" is a good remedy in the fight against this disease. The oral cavity should be irrigated with the medicine at least 3 times a day. In some cases, taking "Diflucan" orally is prescribed. It is best if certain medications are used together, as their use alone often does not have the desired effect. In any case, it is imperative to consult a pediatrician. The doctor will examine the child, confirm the diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. Sometimes it may be necessary to take a smear from the oral cavity for microscopic examination. If the child is breastfed, antifungal drugs are also prescribed to the mother. If this condition is not met, re-infection is possible in the future, since the infection is easily transmitted from mother to child. During treatment, it is necessary to maintain the child's personal hygiene as much as possible. It is necessary to frequently wash the newborn's hands with soap, treat toys and those objects that the baby puts in his mouth. If the child can crawl, wet cleaning of the floor with special products should be carried out daily. Do not forget to sterilize bottles, pacifiers and teethers. It is necessary to remember that by not following certain requirements, you risk encountering this disease over and over again. However, these recommendations will help you quickly get rid of thrush in a newborn once and for all.
