Can often be found in infants resistant white patches in the mouth that many parents are mistaken for food residues. Often, however, this whitish plaque is not associated with food, and is a sign that the crumbs of developing thrush. Is thrush dangerous to health grudnichka and how to get rid of it?
Thrush in infantscause the same pathogens as an adult - kind of Candida fungi, which are in moderate amounts in the body of any person. But the body is quite difficult to keep the crumbs under their control, in contrast to the adults, who sometimes do not even know of their existence, although these fungi in small quantities are found almost everywhere - even on food and air.
Such as thrush disease occurs mainly in children under one year of age. The thing is that the immune system and microflora grudnichka not yet fully formed, so the barriers to reproduction of fungi is much less. There are several causes of thrush in infants.
Infection Baby thrush from my mother.In the female body, fungi can be frequent "guests", especially during pregnancy. Candida species are found in the vagina, which means that in the context of pregnancy may weaken the immune system and provide a direct way to reproduce this type of fungus. In this regard, during the descent process and can occur fetal infection thrush.
Poor hygiene.One of the reasons for the appearance of the fungus in the mouth of the newborn is inadequate care in the maternity building or at home, as during any contact fungi can penetrate into the oral cavity baby.
Reducing the protective functions of saliva. If the room where the child is, the lack of humidity, especially when he has a cold, and he breathes only the mouth, the mouth drying occurs, which entails a weakening of protective saliva functions. As a result, at times it increases the likelihood of candidiasis in the mouth in infants.
Cracks and microtrauma They are another cause of propagation of yeast in the oral cavity of the newborn through which infection can occur.
prematurity, According to many doctors, as it is often one of the causes of oral candidiasis in an infant.
Early feeding,especially blends with high sugar content.
Symptoms of thrush in infants. This inflammatory process, as a manifestation of thrush, is very easy to diagnose. In the mouth crumbs in all areas of the oral mucosa, particularly on the tongue, palate and the interior of the cheeks, formed a specific white patches or small white pimples that can be confused with the remains food. The difference is easy to check. Simply wipe with a dry cloth scraps of food, and if they are not removed or inflamed, turns red, it is a clear sign of manifestation of candidiasis. There are also signs of secondary symptoms of thrush - it concerns a child during sleep, moodiness, poor appetite.
Is thrush dangerous for the health of the child? At first glance, Candidiasis is a fairly harmless disease. However, in advanced stages of yeast in the mouth grudnichka fungus can "down" below, violating the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby reducing the total crumbs immunity of the organism.
Thrush can occur in girls and in the vagina, which can lead to such a serious problem as the adhesions in girls - splicing vaginal mucosa or the labia majora.
Methods for the treatment of thrush in infants
In the earliest stage manifestations thrush We need to change the humidity in the roomAs well as dry and warm air can be one of the reasons for manifestation of white plaque in the mouth of an infant. The norm is 50-60% moisture, so using a humidifier that is easy to achieve in any room.
Timely access to primary care pediatricianWho will be able to conduct a survey and appropriate treatment is the key to a successful and speedy recovery.
In parallel with the crumbs, examination and treatment must pass and his mom. So you can avoid re-infection through breastfeeding.
Must adhere to rigorous hygiene, With regards to all that the child falls within the oral cavity. This is especially true of its utensils and pacifiers.
must be every 2-3 hours handle crumbs mouth soda solution (1 teaspoon per cup of water), as well as specially developed solutions, which will appoint a physician.
In the absence of positive dynamics of treatment with the outer oral treatment, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal medication drugs.
Typically, a positive result can be seen after 3-7 days. Over time, the immune system crumbs will become stronger, and therefore such acts as thrush will appear less frequently, or not occur at all. Be healthy!
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