Patient's question:
The child started solid food at 5 months, but began refusing to eat at 10 months. After that, the child frequently had oral issues, first with thrush and then with geographic tongue. The child was underweight at 18 months, weighing 23 pounds.Doctor's answer:
Prevention is very important for preventing the recurrence of thrush.1 When women suffer from vaginal fungal infections, active treatment should be taken to cut off the route of infection.
2 Clean the tableware of infants and young children, then steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
3 Breastfeeding mothers should wash the areola and nipple with warm water before feeding, take a bath frequently, change underwear, trim nails, and wash hands before holding the child.
4 For infants and young children, bedding and toys should be washed and dried regularly, and baby care products should be kept as separate as possible from parents and disinfected regularly.
5 The baby's room should pay attention to isolation, disinfection, and breastfeeding to prevent transmission.
6 Children should engage in outdoor activities frequently to enhance their physical resistance. In daily life, children's diets should be diversified so that they will develop an interest in food.