Wounds in the baby's mouth, which resemble specks with or without bubbles, are ulcers. They appear on the cheek, lip and palate due to damage to the mucous membrane, infection, lack of nutrients and malocclusion. Red and white sores in the child's mouth are especially common, causing severe discomfort. The child feels pain and itching.
Symptoms tend to get worse with eating. Without assistance, the baby's condition will worsen up to the development of a purulent process. He will lose his appetite, sleep worse and become naughty and cry.
Causes of white ulcers
White sores in a child's mouth are often the result of an injury. The baby for various reasons (nails, objects, hot food or liquid) damages the mucous membrane of the mouth. Sometimes, due to the usual fright, he can bite his cheek or tongue and a sore appears. It will go away on its own, but in order to calm it down, it is advisable to consult a pediatrician about what to do to alleviate the condition of the crumbs.
The greatest danger is presented by situations when a child has white sores in the mouth, which have arisen due to the influence of the following factors:
- Aphthous stomatitis is manifested by a strong inflammatory process. It tends to have gray or white mouth ulcers. The disease manifests itself for the following reasons:
- a weakened immune system;
- disruptions in hormonal balance;
- lack of vitamins;
- damage caused by dental structures, dirty hands or other objects;
- infectious diseases.
- The ulcerative form of stomatitis is manifested due to the lack of treatment for the usual types of this disease. The problem arises mainly with their latent (latent) course or if parents pay little attention to their child. Ulcerative stomatitis is pronounced. It is characterized by painful ulcers that are white in color, as well as festering and bleeding gums. The disease is also accompanied by a large number of secondary symptoms, including high fever and lymph node growth. Parents are advised to take all measures to cure the baby, as the discomfort experienced greatly affects his health.
- Ulcerative gingivitis is inflammation of the gums with ulcers. The disease is accompanied by a stench from the mouth. It manifests itself due to a weak immune defense and the spread of carious formations.
- The thrush is popularly called candidiasis. Pathology occurs due to ingestion of a fungal infection with a weakened defense. It manifests itself as a white bloom on the palate in the mouth, which looks more like cottage cheese.
- Stomatitis caused by the virus appears as white-yellow, spotted sores in the mouth. It mainly concerns the pathology of children under 3 years of age. It is caused by the herpes virus or Coxsackie virus.
- An abnormal bite and defective teeth constantly provoke mucosal damage. Ulcers appear in the child's mouth in the form of points, which often become infected and a serious inflammatory process develops.
- Avitaminosis (vitamin deficiency) occurs in children due to a poorly composed diet. It significantly reduces immunity and increases the chances of developing mouth ulcers. The problem is eliminated by taking vitamin complexes.
- Children often breathe through their mouths, especially if they have a runny nose. The mucous membrane looses due to constant exposure to air, which increases the chances of injury.
- Other pathological processes (chickenpox, allergies, diphtheria, etc.) are often manifested by mouth ulcers. The problem is eliminated by treating the underlying disease.
The course of therapy
The dentist should tell you how to treat mouth ulcers in a child after the examination. In his office, he can only carry out professional cleaning of the oral cavity, as well as deal with the treatment of occlusion and teeth, if necessary. If a child's mucous membrane is injured by a dental structure, then it will have to be corrected.
The causes and treatment of ulcers are interrelated and, depending on the situation, the following treatment methods may be required:
- Ulcers in a child's mouth, causing severe discomfort, are treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Nurofen). They are also used if the process is accompanied by an elevated temperature.
- Leftover food irritates the affected mucosa, so parents need to make sure that the child rinses out his mouth after each meal. Antiseptic agents ("Furacilin", "Chlorhexidine") or decoctions of traditional medicine can be used as a rinse aid.
- Children of school age can be given drugs to reduce pain and speed up regeneration (Metrogyl Denta). Apply them to the affected area at least 4 times a day.
- Regardless of the cause of the ulcers, the child will have to go on a diet. All products and spices that irritate the wounded mucous membrane should be excluded from the diet. The temperature of the food and liquid used should be slightly warm. In advanced cases, the baby is transferred to a liquid food intake through a tube.
- It is prohibited to apply "Fukortsin", "Iodine", "Brilliant green solution" (brilliant green) and other antiseptics of this type to ulcers. They can further injure the mucous membrane.
- If spots appear in the oral cavity due to the development of a respiratory viral disease, special treatment is not required. Antipyretic medicines are used when the body temperature rises above 38 °.
As a treatment, it is best to use bactericidal sprays and rinse your mouth with broths.
It is equally important to eliminate the cause of the pathology. The doctor at the reception will tell you how to treat it correctly:
- candidiasis is eliminated with antifungal medicines;
- herpes is treated with drugs with antiviral and immunostimulating effects;
- allergic manifestations disappear after elimination of the irritant, but antihistamines are prescribed to improve the condition;
- the bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics.
As a supplement to the main course of therapy at home, you can use traditional medicine recipes:
- Rinsing with decoctions of chamomile, calendula and other beneficial plants has a local antimicrobial effect and accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues. Babies should rinse their mouths 4-5 times a day. It is advisable to cook the broth for children over 2-3 years old to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction.
- Application of sea buckthorn oil promotes accelerated healing. The remedy is applied 2 times a day.
- Honey is a valuable source of nutrients. It is applied with a cotton swab at least 2 times a day to relieve inflammation and improve the regeneration of the mucous membrane.
- As a remedy for inflammation, juice from cabbage or carrots is used. Before rinsing, the resulting drink should be diluted 1: 1 with water.
- A solution prepared from 1 tsp. soda and salt with the addition of 2 drops of iodine, relieves inflammation well and kills microbes. It is advisable to rinse after each meal.
- In order to eliminate germs and stimulate regeneration, you can give your child finely chopped raw potatoes to chew.
Causes of the appearance of red spots
Red sores in the mouth in babies have causes similar to white spots. To determine the factor that influenced their development, you will have to bypass several doctors (pediatrician, dentist) and undergo examinations. Based on their results, a treatment will be drawn up that allows you to remove red spots in the mouth at home.
Often, red dots in the sky appear due to infection:
- A fungal infection occurs when Candida fungi enter the body.
- Bacterial infection is mainly manifested due to malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Viral infection manifests itself due to the settlement of the virus in the nasopharynx area. It is revealed by the following clinical picture:
- sore throat;
- pain when swallowing;
- increased cough after waking up and before bedtime;
- pain in muscle tissues and head.
Red spots that appear in the sky, like white ones, are often the result of stomatitis or herpes sore throat. Pathologies manifest themselves in almost the same way, but the methods of infection and development are different:
- Herpes sore throat refers to enterovirus infections. Its main symptom is red spots, consisting of bubbles with a transparent liquid.
- Stomatitis is manifested by general weakness, a rise or fall in temperature, and a rash in the mouth. Gradually, red dots grow in size and bring even more discomfort.
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