What are the medicines for oral ulcers in children?

Oral ulcers are very common in life. When we encounter something unpleasant, we will get irritated, which can easily induce ulcers. When children at home develop oral ulcers, they will usually get better quickly by taking some medicine. Common systemic medications include prednisolone and cimetidine. Local medications include watermelon frost, propolis, etc. However, taking medicine alone is only one aspect. It is most important to pay attention to the following.

The first point is to pay attention to oral hygiene, develop a good habit of brushing your teeth in the morning and evening, and rinsing your mouth immediately after meals. You can use salt water, normal saline, or medicated mouthwash to reduce oral bacteria and prevent secondary infection due to food residues.

The second point is to reduce irritation and friction to the oral mucosa, eat less irritating condiments such as chili, vinegar, ginger, onion, curry, etc.; eat less fried chicken legs, fried steak or other foods that are too rough and hard.

The third point is to pay attention to nutritional balance, eat more easily digestible foods rich in B vitamins, do not be picky eaters, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Try to eat less bamboo shoots (winter bamboo shoots, hairy bamboo shoots, dried bamboo shoots), pickled products (salted fish, bacon, pickled vegetables), persimmons and crabs, etc., which can easily aggravate oral ulcers in children.

The fourth point is to develop good living habits, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid excessive fatigue; cultivate self-psychological regulation ability, because emotional factors not only affect the nervous system, but also can lead to digestive system dysfunction and nutritional disorders, bad mood, and mental tension. Therefore, you should keep a good mood, be optimistic and cheerful, and keep a calm attitude when encountering things. This is a self-care method to reduce the recurrence of oral ulcers in children. You should pay attention to keeping your mouth clean, gargle with light salt water frequently, quit smoking and drinking, have a regular daily life, and ensure adequate sleep. Keep exercising, eat a light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, eat less spicy, greasy and irritating foods, and keep your bowel movements smooth. Pay attention to rest, keep a happy mood, avoid excessive fatigue, eat a light diet, eat more fruits and fresh vegetables, drink plenty of water, etc., to reduce the chance of mouth ulcers.

You need to be reminded that ulcers in the mouth that do not heal for a long time may become cancerous over time due to frequent stimulation from chewing and talking. Especially in those parts that come into contact with teeth, such as if there are remaining broken teeth, their sharp edges constantly irritate and scrape the mucosa, causing ulcers. If the irritating factors are not removed, the ulcers will not only not heal, but will become increasingly worse. This type of ulcer that does not heal for a long time may also be a precancerous lesion, which is very likely to become cancerous. If your children often suffer from oral ulcers, you need to pay attention to the above problems.

Do not take oral ulcers in children lightly. If there is any suspicion, go to the hospital for examination in time and perform pathological examination when necessary to make a clear diagnosis and then give appropriate treatment. Do not be careless and delay treatment.