Patient's question:
My daughter is one year old. She loves to eat biscuits. The weather has been quite dry recently. Last night, she had a fever in the middle of the night, with a temperature of 39 degrees. As soon as she woke up early this morning, I took her to the doctor. The doctor said she had a canker sore in her mouth and gave her an injection. Since then, she hasn’t wanted to eat anything. What should I do? How can I deal with my daughter’s canker sore and her refusal to eat?Doctor's answer:
Children with canker sores are advised to use baking soda to clean their mouths. Apply nystatin ointment to the mouth. Alternatively, use nystatin tablets, crush them into powder, and sprinkle them into the mouth, allowing the baby to mix them with their tongue. The dosage is 100,000 units daily, twice a day. Sterilize feeding utensils, and mothers should pay attention to cleanliness. Wash the face before feeding, and wash the face before caring for the child. The oral mucosa must absolutely not be picked or pricked to avoid bacterial infection.