In a child, candidiasis: symptoms, treatment

Candidiasis, or thrush (in common people), is a fungal disease, the causative agents of which are yeast Candida. In each human body, this fungus is present, but in very small amounts, which is considered the norm. Under the influence of such factors as a decrease in immunity, the intake of broad-spectrum antibiotics, chronic diseases, a favorable environment for fungal development is created. Its reproduction proceeds at a rapid pace and in a very short time, which eventually leads to the manifestation of such a disease as candidiasis in children and adults.

What causes Candidiasis?

Most often in a child, candidiasis is manifested during breastfeeding, since during this period the immunity is still immature. Most of the children get infected from sloppy mothers who have not cured this disease and at the time of delivery have infected their child with them.

Also, a child can get a thrush through the nipple or bottle, through the dirt on the hands of the mother or those people who take care of him, if hygiene measures are not observed.

After a year of life in the child, Candidiasis can also manifest itself in those cases, if it is often sick, it is necessary to take a large number of antibiotics and other drugs, there are constant stresses, and as a result, a decrease in immunity.

The first foci of the disease appear in the oral cavity, they spread rapidly, affecting other mucous membranes, skin in the diaper area, most of the time in places where diaper rash occurs most often. Candidiasis in children should be treated, it is important not to let him go into a chronic form. In the future, the disease can contribute to the development of inflammation and the emergence of allergies. Under threat all internal organs, up to the infection of blood.

Manifestation of candidiasis in children

The first thing every mother should know is that the child has candidiasis in the mouth in the form of curdled raids in the sky and tongue. If you try to clean the touch, then under it you can notice a red color of inflammation. This type of thrush is called stomatitis. There are three forms of the disease: mild, moderate and severe.

1. Light form. The symptomatology is limited only to a bloom in the mouth. The general condition of the child does not change. If you start a quick and, most importantly, the right treatment, the disease passes within 7 days.
2. The average shape. With this form, the child may have a fever, but within 37.5 degrees. His appetite disappears, he is capricious, blood may appear during the removal of the white coating. This form of thrush should be treated only in a complex way, treating the mouth and taking antifungal drugs inside. Complete recovery may occur after two weeks.
3. Heavy form. Its first sign is a high temperature of over 38 degrees. The child refuses to eat, in the mouth cavity film in the form of a film that completely covers the entire mouth and goes into the throat. Treatment takes more than two weeks and depends on the correct selection of antifungal drugs.

Very often, congenital candidiasis in children. Symptoms will not be easy to detect, but the main feature is a white patina on the tongue. If you find this in your child, consult a doctor and try to undergo a comprehensive examination to cure candidiasis at the initial stage, without delaying to chronic.

Cutaneous candidiasis

Very often, skin candidiasis occurs in children under the age of one year in places of wrinkles, where intertrigo is formed. This type of thrush is called dermatitis candida. Localized this type of disease in the inguinal folds or cervical and extends to the back, buttocks and limbs. The tender baby skin is very sensitive to fungal attack.

Most often, candidiasis in children (photos of affected areas testify to this), which are older, manifests itself in the oral cavity or around the nail plate, especially in those who often gnaw nails.

Dysbacteriosis of the intestine

In most cases, the intestinal dysbacteriosis causes Candida fungi. But there is another opinion: the candidiasis of the intestine in children develops against the background of microflora disorders, and that is why the yeast fungus begins to develop rapidly. Newborn children also often have dysbiosis, so they should not rule out this disease.

Detect thrush can be through the test for dysbiosis.

Thrush of genitals

Candidiasis of the genitals occurs in both girls and boys. Girls in the genital area have severe itching and burning, curdled discharge, which indicates that you need to urgently go to the doctor and provide timely comprehensive treatment.

As for boys, they have candidiasis of the genital organs in the form of white secretions from the urethra. There may also be swelling and redness of the head and foreskin.

Treatment of candidiasis (thrush)

If you find a white coating in your child, immediately consult a doctor, do not delay the visit. This is necessary for the doctor to quickly determine the diagnosis and decide how to treat candidiasis in children.

The first thing that needs to be done is to process the lesions of the mucosa with a soda solution, which every woman can cook on her own: in 1 tbsp. Warm boiled water dilute 1 tsp. Soda. In this solution, you must moisten the tampon and remove the entire white coating in your mouth. After a well-treated oral cavity. The procedure is repeated after 3 hours.

Treatment of candidiasis in children is also carried out with the drug "Iodinol", nystatin drops or Candid solution, which need several times a day to process the oral cavity.

Local treatment of candidiasis

As we have already said, the first thing to do when stomatitis is to remove the white coating with a soda solution.

Also, in order to kill the fungus in the oral cavity of the child, use zelenok, methyl blue or "Fukortsin" (these preparations are treated with mucous membranes). Babies are treated with a green dummy and give suck.

To process mucous it is possible also such preparations:

• Sodium solution tetraborate.
• "Miramistin."
• "Clotrimazole" - the solution is treated with mucus, and the cream and ointment can be used in the treatment of cutaneous form of thrush.
• Vaginal suppositories are prescribed only by a doctor.
• "Geksoral-spray" will help with stomatitis.
• Tea tree oil is an excellent antifungal agent, it is good for stomatitis and cutaneous candidiasis.

If the thrush is infected with nails, then you can use these medications:

• Iodine solution.
• Serno-salicylic, nystatin, levorinovaya and amphotericin ointments.
• Cream Clothrimazole.
• Ointments "Decamine" or "Mikoseptin".

If your child is hit with a candida of the nails, consult a doctor who will choose a set of medications and help to cure the disease in a short time.

General treatment of thrush

If the thrush is heavily affected by the skin or mucous, it is necessary to prescribe antifungal medications for oral administration.

You also need to take a probiotic - a bacterial preparation that contains live bacteria that do not allow the fungus to grow. They take courses, as the doctor will recommend. It is also very useful to drink brewer's yeast, take vitamins B and vitamin C, folic acid. Drugs for immunity should be prescribed by a doctor.

Remember: if candidiasis is very strong and for a long time does not respond to treatment - this is a serious call to examine the immune system of the child. Perhaps he has immunodeficiency, go to an immunologist.

Proper care for the affected skin

Favorable conditions in which the fungus thrush multiplies at a rapid pace, are increased humidity and heat. This is facilitated by wearing diapers, diapers and underwear from the fabric, in which a synthetic thread is added. That's why take care that the child's clothing is good air flow, give preference to cotton linen. Try those areas of skin that are affected by thrush, leave open.

Diet in candidiasis

Candidiasis of the oral cavity in children (or any other form of it) will require not only a properly selected treatment, but also a diet. This will increase the chances of a speedy recovery.

The first thing to do is to limit the intake of sugar, minimum baking, honey. It is also better not to drink milk and not eat bread on yeast. All of the above products contribute to the reproduction of the Candida fungus.

A protein diet is recommended, you need to eat more meat, fish and eggs, as well as foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals - vegetables and fruits, especially lemons, carrots and sea kale. If a child wants to eat anything from sour-milk products, you can give him, but in small amounts.

It should be remembered that treatment of thrush with medicinal preparations in combination with diet significantly increases the chances of a quick recovery.

Prevention of thrush

Candidiasis in children (photos provided in the article, this is proved) is a very serious disease that brings many discomforts not only to the child, but also to the parents. No wonder many doctors say that it is better to prevent the disease than to treat it later. That is why it is best to prevent the disease, thereby protecting the child and himself.

So, what can be done for prevention:

1. A future mother should be examined for the presence of thrush in her body before she is about to become pregnant. If, up to this point, the examination failed to be done, and signs of candidiasis were found already during pregnancy, then it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations of the gynecologist and undergo treatment. A woman's partner should also undergo a test if a thrush is found - to undergo a course of treatment.
2. It is necessary to observe the hygiene of the dishes, from which the infant eats. It is important to keep the clothes clean.
3. If the baby is breast-feeding, it is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the nipple, before breast-feeding, it is necessary to thoroughly wash the breast.
4. To the selection of complementary foods should also be approached carefully, since if the child's diet contains a large amount of sweet, then this is a good environment for the development of fungus. Start lure better with vegetables and fruits.
5. It is necessary to change diapers more often and try to leave the child without them for most of the day. Do not be lazy to arrange for your child long air baths, they will allow the baby's skin to wither in the folds, and the fungus will not develop.

In a child, candidiasis (thrush) proceeds in a very serious form, the fungus residues in the body can affect the internal organs and subsequently become a serious chronic disease. That is why the treatment of candidiasis in children should be under the supervision of a doctor.

It is important to take care of all precautions and protect your child from infection. Only parents can protect themselves and the baby from such a disease. If it happened that the child still appeared, a rapid response and comprehensive treatment will help to get rid of the disease in the shortest possible time.