Patient's question:
Small white spots on the infant's gums, a bit hard, refuse to nurse, and cry a lot - how to treat?Doctor's answer:
Hello: The baby may have oral ulcers, which are oral inflammatory conditions caused by infections such as streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, and pneumococcus. They are more common in infants and young children and often occur in acute or chronic infections. Clinical symptoms include local pain and fever. General treatment involves maintaining good oral hygiene and enhancing nutrition; medication, such as cleaning the mouth, can be used. When pain is severe, lidocaine can be applied to the ulcers, and eating can be resumed after 5-10 minutes. A local application of Bepi can be used on the ulcers. To control the infection, antibiotics can be selected based on the cause. Supportive treatment includes providing sufficient nutrition and fluids, as well as supplementing with multiple vitamins.