How to treat herpes in children's mouth?

If a child develops herpetic oral ulcers, it will greatly affect the child's normal appetite. If the child does not have a good appetite, it will greatly affect the child's normal growth and development. Some diseases in children also make parents feel very headache. So how should children with herpetic oral ulcers be treated? Below, the editor will briefly introduce several methods for treating herpetic oral ulcers?

Herpetic oral ulcers are caused by the herpes virus. Small blisters appear on the gums, buccal mucosa, tongue, palate, and pharynx. After the herpes breaks, they become ulcers covered with light yellow secretions and a circle of red around them. Children often refuse to eat due to the severe pain caused by oral ulcers.

The oral mucosa is stimulated by inflammation, which increases saliva secretion and aggravates the drooling phenomenon in children. Herpetic stomatitis is caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpetic stomatitis may be caused by infection through the birth canal during birth.

So how do you treat herpetic mouth ulcers?

1. Always maintain the oral hygiene of the newborn, drink plenty of water, prohibit the use of irritating drugs, and prevent oral inflammation.

2. Strictly implement the disinfection and isolation system.

3. For patients with severe ulcer pain, 2% lidocaine can be applied topically for pain relief and the child should be ensured to receive adequate breastfeeding to meet their heat and water needs. You can apply herpes net locally to inhibit the virus, or spray watermelon frost, tin powder, etc.

4. Pay attention to oral care and keep your mouth clean to repair the wound and relieve pain. You can first use 0.9% NS or 2% SB to thoroughly clean the mouth, especially the ulcer area, and then apply polymyxin B topically; to relieve the pain of the child when eating, you can apply 2% lidocaine to the mouth 10-15 minutes before eating.

5. To prevent secondary infection, apply 2.5%-5% chloramphenicol cod liver oil. For those with severe pain, 2% lidocaine can be applied topically before meals. It is advisable to eat lukewarm or cool liquid food. Antipyretics can be used when fever occurs, and antibiotics can be used when there is secondary infection.

To sum up, the above are 5 methods of treating herpetic oral ulcers compiled by the editor. I hope that after the editor’s detailed introduction, you will be able to understand the occurrence of herpetic oral ulcers in children. The editor hopes that you must pay more attention to your child’s oral care in normal times, especially to urge your child to brush his teeth frequently. I hope your child will recover soon.