Treat Thrush in a Child
Thrush is a yeast infection that is common in infants. It usually appears in the diaper area but it can also appear in the mouth. Thrush is more of a nuisance than a medical problem but if it becomes severe it can cause discomfort. Follow these steps to treat your child's thrush.
Instructions
1. Ensure that it is really thrush. Sometimes white spots in the mouth can be caused by milk. To determine if the white spots are thrush try wiping it off, if it is difficult to wipe off it is probably thrush.
2. Contact your child's doctor; they will be able to confirm your suspicions. They will prescribe an oral antifungal medication for the thrush in the mouth and an antifungal ointment for thrush that is located in the diaper area.
3. Seek medical attention if you are a nursing mother and your nipples are red, itchy or you experience pain after nursing. You may have gotten thrush too. If you aren't treated at the same time as your child you will keep passing the thrush back and forth.
4. Follow the instructions carefully. Thrush is a pesky problem to treat so make sure you use the medication for the length of time you are instructed to or it will return.
5. Clean toys, pacifiers and teething toys thoroughly by boiling or bleaching to remove any traces of thrush. Anything that comes in contact with your child's mouth for two weeks needs to be cleaned to prevent his thrush from recurring.
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