Treatment of yeast infection in newborns

Contents:

• Causes of thrush
• The symptoms of thrush
• Treatment and prevention of thrush

Thrush in the mouth of the newborn is a common disease. The normal oral mucosa contains various microorganisms including and the fungus Candida Albicans. Under the influence of certain factors, such as the breach of hygiene, reduction of immunity, there is an uncontrolled growth of the fungus, causing thrush develops in infants.
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Causes of thrush

If the mother has candida, a disease of the newborn may be even as it passes through the birth canal, so it is important to cure yeast infection before birth. Susceptible weakened and premature babies, as well as those who have had a cold. The cause of the disease may be the use of antibiotics as a child, and breastfeeding mothers. To avoid this, you should take drugs that support the intestinal microflora, such as "Linex", "Bifidumbacterin" etc. Very often, the thrush appears teething in infants.

At this time, the immune system is weakened, and the child is constantly pulling the handle in the mouth to ease the pain of itching gums. Often thrush occurs when the child begins to crawl, as it becomes available, many things that he can taste it.

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The symptoms of thrush

Normally, there is a small white patches on the tongue of every person.

However, its spread across the mouth should alert the mother. White cheesy plaque, which can be located on the tongue, gums, palate, and inside of the cheeks - a sign of thrush in infants. Sometimes formed white clumps or plaques. They are easily removed, and the mucosa underneath can bleed. Initially, the disease can not disturb the newborn, but later it may be burning, the child may refuse meals.

Sign of advanced disease - plaque spread throughout the oropharynx.

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Treatment and prevention of thrush

For the treatment of thrush in infants used antifungal agents acting locally. It can be nystatin drops or drug "Candide" for the mucous membranes. Tampon or index finger wrapped with a sterile bandage, is soaked in a solution treated and the oral cavity several times per day. The duration of treatment is about 5-10 days. It is important to monitor the condition of the child, as the application of drugs may be an allergy or discomfort, a burning sensation in the mouth.

It is also recommended to treat the mouth with a solution of baking soda (to 1 cup of boiling drinking water 1 teaspoon soda). It should carry out this procedure swab or index finger, wrapped with a sterile bandage every 2-3 hours. The same solution is desirable to process, and the mother's breast, if the child is breastfed. "Miramistin" is a good tool in the fight against this disease. The mouth should be watering medication at least 3 times a day. In some cases, prescribe reception "Diflucan" inside.

Best of all, if certain drugs are used together, their use often does not have individually desired effect. In any case be sure to consult your pediatrician.   The doctor examined the child, confirm the diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment. Sometimes it may be necessary fence cheek swab for microscopic examination. If the child is breastfed, antifungal drugs are prescribed and mother. If this condition is not fulfilled in the future the possibility of reinfection, as infection easily passes from mother to child.

During treatment should be possible to observe good personal hygiene of the child. It is necessary to frequently wash their hands with soap newborn, toys and handle those items that the baby pulls into his mouth. If the child is able to crawl, you should daily damp mopping the floor with special means. Do not forget to sterilize bottles, pacifiers and teethers.

It must be remembered that not fulfilling certain requirements, you risk time and again faced with the disease. However, these guidelines will help you quickly get rid of yeast infection in the newborn once and for all.