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Zhang Ai Min
Pediatrics
About me
Zhang Aimin, Ph.D., chief physician, director of the Neonatology Department at the Children's Medical Center of Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, and master's supervisor. Member of the Perinatal Medicine Society of Hunan Province, member of the Neonatology Group, member of the Metabolism Group of the Neonatal Physician Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, member of the Expert Committee on Premature Nutrition Management of Children's Health, and Deputy Chairman of the Newborn Health Professional Committee of the Hunan Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning Association. He has studied neonatal treatment techniques and respiratory therapy at the Department of Pediatrics at Fudan University Children's Hospital, Thompson Rivers University in Canada, BC Women's and Children's Hospital in Vancouver, and Magdeburg University Medical College in Germany.
Proficient in diseases
Engaged in pediatric clinical work for nearly 30 years, specializing in pediatric and neonatal disease diagnosis and treatment techniques, with rich experience in pediatric difficult diseases, cough and wheezing, intrauterine infection, EB virus infection, and cytomegalovirus infection. Committed to research on neonatal lung development, brain injury, and intrauterine infection.
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Symptoms of infant umbilical hernia
Infant umbilical hernia refers to a large protrusion at the navel of an infant, generally composed of the remaining umbilical cord and a part of the intestine. Typically, if the protrusion is not very large, such as less than one centimeter, it usually does not include the intestines. However, if it is particularly noticeable and large, there might be protrusion of the intestines, hence the area may feel bloated when touched. An infant umbilical hernia may cause localized accumulation of the intestines, and some children might cry and show signs of pain while feeding. However, generally speaking, most umbilical hernias do not have obvious symptoms, and there is no need for excessive worry. As the child ages, there is a possibility of improvement, and the hernia might heal on its own.
How many days can thrush heal?
The duration for the treatment of thrush to be effective indeed varies among individuals, as the development of thrush is sometimes due to inadequate hygiene, or the caregiver might have a fungal infection, and sometimes it is due to a weakened immune system, Therefore, if these factors are not involved and it's simply a case of thrush, generally, after undergoing treatment such as rinsing with baking soda water or using antifungal medications, the condition should improve within 3 to 7 days. If there is no improvement, it's important to investigate the reasons why the child's condition is persistently poor and address these reasons accordingly. Thus, in most cases, the condition should improve within 3 to 7 days. However, if it does not improve, it is advisable to consult a hospital for a check-up and further treatment.
How to treat thrush?
Thrush is a fungal infection, so its treatment is relatively simple. Generally, the approach involves maintaining an alkaline environment in the affected area, such as using 2% baking soda solution to cleanse and apply to the mouth. This 2% baking soda solution is made by diluting the 5% baking soda solution commonly available in pharmacies or hospitals by half, resulting in a 2%-2.5% solution. This can be used to rinse the mouth three to four times a day. After three to four days of cleaning, if there is no improvement, antifungal tablets such as miconazole or fluconazole dissolved in water can be applied to the affected area, typically yielding very good treatment outcomes. If there is no improvement after applying the baking soda solution and the antifungal solution, oral antifungal medication may be considered. In addition to these treatments, I believe prevention is most important. Preventing fungal infections involves maintaining cleanliness of the mouth and hands, ensuring the cleanliness of items such as baby bottles, pacifiers, and spoons, especially ensuring that adults' hands are free of fungal presence.