Stomatitis in newborns

In newborn children, due to immature immunity, stomatitis may develop. This disease of the oral cavity has several causes of the onset and a different course of the disease. The stomatitis for the child is accompanied by painful sensations, he becomes restless and cries much. So, the illness of the baby begins to bother all household members. Symptoms of stomatitis and ways of treating this disease in a newborn child will be discussed further.

The causes of the appearance of stomatitis in newborns

Stomatitis in newborns is caused by:

More often in newborns there is a candidal type of stomatitis, and the most painful sensation is caused by stomatitis caused by the herpes virus.

What does stomatitis look like in newborns?

The main symptoms of candidal stomatitis in neurients include the appearance of a thick white coating in the oral cavity, accompanied by the presence of small ulcers. It is important for parents not to confuse stomatitis with the usual plaque, which is present in infants who are breastfed.

Additional symptoms of candidal stomatitis in newborns are:

Similar symptoms are observed with stomatitis caused by the herpes virus. Also, manifestations of the disease are typical for herpes rashes around the lips.

How to treat stomatitis in newborns?

When the first signs of stomatitis appear, you should consult a specialist who will prescribe the appropriate type of treatment. As a rule, children are prescribed antifungal ointments.

Treatment of stomatitis in newborns, in addition to medications, involves frequent mouth rinses. Rinse your mouth should be done once every three hours. This allows you to reduce pain in the child.

As a rinse aid, you can use a decoction of chamomile, a solution of antiseptic or a solution of soda.

Decoction of chamomile should be weak and it must be applied carefully, consulting with a doctor, since it can cause allergies. The antiseptic solution is already available in pharmacies. A solution of soda should be prepared independently, based on the calculation: a teaspoon of soda for half a liter of warm boiled water.

Independently rinse your mouth baby can not. To do this, you need to tilt his head above the bathroom or sink and gently, through a syringe without a needle, inject the solution into the mouth so that it flows back out.