Thrush in the tongue of infants

A common disease among newborns - candidiasis of the oral cavity, it is also called thrush - is due to the multiplication of the fungus of the genus Candida. This fungus is present in every child in a moderate amount, and the acidic environment and immature mucous membrane in infants can promote its rapid reproduction.

Manifestations and causes

The most common manifestation of thrush in the tongue of infants, and can spread to the cheeks and gums. It represents white dots, has a curdled consistency. Lowering immunity, intestinal infections, taking antibiotics, frequent regurgitation are the main reasons for the appearance of candidiasis.

Treatment and prevention

Treatment of thrush in the tongue of the baby begins with a visit to a pediatrician. He will diagnose and prescribe a course of treatment. These will be local antifungal and oral medications. Recovery usually comes after a week of therapy.

Avoid the re-emergence of thrush in the tongue of the baby will help a number of preventive measures:

  1. Before breast-feeding the baby, wash the nipples with a solution of soda and wipe it dry with a napkin.
  2. After each meal, the baby should be given sterilized water, it flushes the remnants of milk.
  3. Sterilization of bottles, dummies and all items that a child can take his mouth must be mandatory.
  4. Children's clothing and bed linens must be washed at a temperature of 60 C, high temperature kills the fungus.

Thrush in the tongue of babies is easily treatable, and the baby quickly recovers. It is extremely important to comply with the prescription of the doctor and to prevent its occurrence.