Patient's question:
My child got burned in the mouth when eating because the food was too hot, damaging the oral mucosa. Now it has become inflamed and infected. As a parent, I feel extremely heartbroken. The hospital examination revealed it to be canker sores, and I am very anxious. How should it be treated? What should be noted in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Thrush is an infectious disease caused by Candida albicans, which is more common in newborns, malnourished patients, and those with poor oral hygiene. Use nystatin, grinding it into a foam, and then apply it with a cotton swab to the areas with white patches. Do not use antibiotics casually. The mother should also pay attention to hygiene. The breasts should be washed with water every day. Undergarments should be changed daily. Children need to wash their hands frequently. Especially after playing outside, you must maintain cleanliness.