The causes and treatment of canker sores in young children

Although canker sores are rare in children under 10 years of age, it can cause a lot of trouble if your baby gets it. Please join aFamilyToday Health to find out about this situation.

Features of canker sores

Heat of mouth is usually very easy to recognize through small round or oval blisters, pale yellow bottom, red swollen around, with a bright red border, above which a white layer. These sores usually appear on the inside of the cheeks, gums, lips or the tip of the tongue.

Cold sores are a benign illness, but these sores are often painful. When eating or drinking, the baby will have a burning sensation caused by these sores.

Causes of cold sore in young children

Heat of mouth is a disease with no obvious cause. These sores often tend to appear when family members also have a cold sore. That is, if your father or mother has a cold sore, your baby can also have this disease lingering throughout his life.

In addition, a cold sore is caused by:
1. Stress
2. Food allergies
3. Due to impaired immune function
4. Eat more spicy and sour foods
5. Colitis
6. Celiac disease (sensitive illness cold with gluten)
7. Lack of nutrition, especially lack of vitamin B12, folic acid and iron deficiency
8. Baby accidentally bites inside the cheek leading to infection
9. Allergy to chemical ingredients in toothpaste sodium lauryl sulfate
10. Due to disturbances in internal excretion
11. Sensitivity to certain foods such as chocolate, coffee, pineapple, eggs and nuts.

Treatment of canker sores in young children

Most cold sores in young children are not so dangerous and should go away on their own within a week. If your baby has 2–3 ulcers and they appear often, you should see your baby's doctor.

The doctor may give your baby some antibacterial drugs to reduce the growth of bacteria and help the ulcers heal faster. In addition, the doctor may give your baby some extra medicine to apply directly to the ulcer.

If your baby has a cold sore, here are some things you can do:

1. Do not give hot and spicy foods to your baby as foods will make the situation worse. In addition, these dishes also make your baby feel pain in the sore area.
2. Avoid foods such as french fries and nuts, as these can damage the gums and soft tissues of the mouth.
3. Choose a toothpaste that does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).
4. Use a soft toothbrush and don't let your baby hit too hard.
5. Check if your baby is allergic to any foods.
6. You can apply ice to the sore area with ice to ease the pain.
7. Give your baby enough water to drink. If your baby is too painful, let him use a straw.

Finally, you should check to see if your baby has other symptoms such as fever (could be a sign of an infection) or a rash (allergic reaction). If you see any unusual signs, you should take your baby to the doctor immediately.

Because the ulcer is inside the baby's mouth, it's very difficult for mothers to detect, so if you see an abnormal baby, you should carefully check the baby to promptly detect and treat, to ensure the baby develops. develop in the best health conditions.