How to treat baby's oral ulcers

Written by Yao Li Qin
Pediatrics
Updated on September 25, 2024
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Babies with oral ulcers definitely need active treatment. There are many common causes of oral ulcers. If it is caused by viral infection and accompanied by fever, children should be given some antiviral medications. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, fever-reducing medications should be administered. Additionally, local ulcers can be treated by applying some mucosal protectants to promote the healing of the ulcers. At the same time, administering some compound B-group vitamins to the child is also very important for the repair of oral ulcers. Furthermore, it is important to strengthen the adjustment of the child's dietary structure. Ensure a diet rich in a variety of vitamins from fruits and vegetables. If the child's oral ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics should be used under the guidance of a hospital doctor. Local oral ulcers should still be treated with mucosal protectants and healing agents. Meanwhile, timely supplementation of B-group vitamins is necessary.

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Difference between oral ulcers and thrush

Oral ulcers and thrush are somewhat different. First, oral ulcers can occur in people of any age, but are more common in the elderly and children, mainly due to a low immune system. Thrush, on the other hand, commonly occurs in infants within the first six months after birth, mainly caused by an infection with Candida albicans. Clinically, oral ulcers may present with redness, swelling, and significant pain. Thrush is an infection by Candida albicans that occurs on the newborn's tongue, which may affect the infant's feeding, causing crying or refusal to eat. Generally, thrush is caused by an infection with Candida albicans and is a type of fungal infection, whereas most oral ulcers are due to poor nutrition or unbalanced nutrition.

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Are mouth sores the same as oral ulcers?

Mouth sores, also known as oral ulcers, are a disease of the oral mucosa, which often occur when a person's immune system is weakened. When oral ulcers occur, the symptoms can include localized redness and pain in the mucous membranes, starting with redness followed by the onset of clinical pain. Oral ulcers generally heal on their own in about two weeks. There is also a condition commonly known as mouth sores, which, clinically speaking, is specifically herpetic stomatitis caused by herpes zoster virus infection. This is characterized by small white or yellowish bumps near the corners of the mouth, containing a yellowish fluid. This condition, also popularly referred to as mouth sores, is actually a disease resulting from herpes zoster virus infection of the oral mucosa.

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What causes purple lips and mouth ulcers?

There is the appearance of cyanosis of the lips and oral ulcers, which might be associated with a deficiency in certain vitamins or trace elements. It is advised to visit a hospital to complete tests related to trace elements and electrolytes, among others. Additionally, the cyanosis of the lips also necessitates the exclusion of potential hypoxia. It is important to observe if the patient experiences chest tightness, coughing, expectoration, shortness of breath, and other symptoms. If necessary, completing a blood gas analysis to confirm whether there is hypoxia or carbon dioxide retention may be required. It’s important to maintain a balanced diet, ensuring good eating and living habits, and avoiding selective or picky eating to prevent changes or exacerbation of the condition. It is also advised to have regular follow-up visits at the hospital.

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What to do about baby's oral ulcers?

Children's oral ulcers are often caused by a deficiency of trace elements, a deficiency of B vitamins, a decrease in immune function during illness, or insufficient intake of vegetables and fruits, which often leads to oral ulcers. Therefore, the following methods can be adopted: 1. You can grind vitamin B2 into powder and apply it externally to the mouth; 2. You can use Kangfuxin solution for topical use 3-5 times daily, where topical means applying drops to the ulcer; 3. You can spray watermelon frost on the affected area 3-5 times daily; 4. You can use oral ulcer patches. Therefore, it is important to maintain a balanced and reasonable diet in daily life, and to pay attention to the regulation of children's immune function. (The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How to deal with recurrent oral ulcers due to stomach fire?

A high level of stomach fire in the body and recurring mouth ulcers are primarily caused by our preference for spicy, dry, irritating, and heat-inducing foods, which increase stomach fire. It may also be due to emotional distress where liver stagnation turns into fire, significantly affecting stomach fire. In our daily lives, we need to make adjustments. Our diet should be lighter, and we should avoid foods that can aggravate stomach fire, opting instead for foods that can clear heat and reduce fire. We can drink more mung bean porridge and chrysanthemum tea or use Chinese patent medicines like Huanglian Shangqing Pills to clear the stomach fire. It is also important to maintain a calm and joyful mood, avoiding anger and rage. (Use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)