How to treat thrush in babies

Thrush is a disease that occurs frequently in children under the age of 2. The occurrence of thrush can have a huge impact on the baby's life. If not treated properly, it is very likely to affect the normal diet of infants and young children, and then affect their growth and development. Furthermore, thrush can cause pain, make babies unable to eat, and affect their sleep quality. So how is thrush in infants treated clinically?

(1) Topical medication

Thrush is relatively easy to treat. You can grind nystatin into powder and mix it with cod liver oil drops. Apply it on the wound once every 4 hours. The effect is significant.

Thrush is relatively easy to treat with local medication. You can grind nystatin into powder and mix it with cod liver oil drops. Apply it on the wound once every 4 hours, and the effect is significant.

(2) Systemic medication

Babies with severe symptoms can also take some antifungal drugs orally, such as nystatin or clotrimazole, for comprehensive treatment.

Dip some nystatin solution (every 10 ml of cold boiled water contains 200,000 units of nystatin) with cotton wool and apply it to the affected area of ​​the mouth, or apply 1% gentian violet to the mouth; or wash the mouth with 2-3% sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) solution; or apply some ice borate powder or borax glycerin. The above medicines can be applied 3-4 times a day.

After feeding, drop 1% gentian violet solution under the tongue of the newborn and let the tongue move to apply it to the entire mouth. Generally, drip 2-3 times a day, and supplement with vitamin B complex and vitamin C, twice a day, one tablet each time, crush them into powder, dissolve in water and feed.

(3) Mother’s diet

Breastfeeding mothers should eat a light diet and avoid spicy food, alcohol and irritating foods. Do not feed too much at one time. Those with constipation can be fed vegetable soup. Children's bottles, nipples and tableware should be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

(1) Clear Tianhe water 300 times and relax the six internal organs 300 times.

(2) Clear the Liver Meridian 300 times, clear the Heart Meridian 300 times, and massage the Xiaotianxin acupoint 50 times.

(3) The child lies prone, and the parent dips a small amount of sesame oil in the palm of their hand and rubs the back and waist along both sides of the spine using the hypothenar eminence until the child feels warm.

(4) Clear the stomach meridian 50 times, rub Banmen 50 times, and then push from the horizontal line to Banmen 20 times.

(5) Press and knead the Dazhui point for 1 minute.

Neonatal thrush can be prevented. Just pay attention to oral care and give the baby a few sips of warm water after each feeding to wash away the milk left in the mouth, so that mold will not grow. In addition, wipe the nipple clean and wash your hands before each feeding. The eating utensils used by newborns should be boiled and sterilized before use.

1. Pregnant women with vaginal mycosis should actively seek treatment to cut off the route of transmission.

2. Wash the tableware used by infants and young children for eating and then steam it for 10-15 minutes.

3. Breastfeeding mothers should clean the areola with warm water before breastfeeding; they should also take a bath, change underwear, cut their nails frequently, and wash their hands every time they hold their baby.

4. Infants’ bedding and toys should be regularly washed and dried; the baby’s toiletries should be kept separate from the parents’ as much as possible and disinfected regularly.

5. Young children should regularly engage in outdoor activities to increase their body's resistance.

6. For infants and young children living in a group in kindergarten, their utensils must be separated and not mixed.

7. Antibiotics should be used under the guidance of a doctor.