White coating on the tongue of newborns

Most newborns have a white scurf on the tongue. This is a common phenomenon, since babies feed on milk alone. Milk accumulates, because in the first months after birth, the baby has very little saliva. After this time, they produce more saliva, which will wash away the remains of milk.

Very often, breast milk is seen in infants. It manifests itself in the presence of a white coating in the language of newborns. If white spots bleed, you need to see a pediatrician. Thrush can go to the lips, cheeks and throat.

The first signs of thrush are white spots( so-called plaques) on the inside of the child's cheeks, gums and tongue. If, during breastfeeding, the mother's nipples have a thrush, she switches to the language of the child.

Milk plaques on the tongue can not be erased. Thrush should be treated, but if the milkwoman is not treated for a long period, it can begin to irritate the child and cause inflammation.

If you notice white spots in the child's language that leave red after they are removed, the baby most likely has a yeast infection( yeast infection).Contact the doctor in time for a medical examination. Do not try to remove them, it can harm the newborn. These spots tend to be painful, the baby begins to cry during feeding.

Pediatricians, as a rule, prescribe an antifungal gel, which is applied to the inside of the child's mouth and to the nipples of a woman, if necessary after each feeding.

White plaque on the tongue of newborns can appear as a result of the introduction of strong antibiotics, which are designed to control infections. With the introduction of strong antibiotics, beneficial bacteria in the body are destroyed. This in turn can lead to the growth and spread of oral infection - candidiasis. The mechanism of growth and spread of oral candidiasis is very simple. In a normal state, the body has certain beneficial bacteria that grow and multiply in the body and are useful in various digestion processes. The immune system in newborns is not sufficiently developed. Children who do not receive breast milk are more prone to candidiasis.

Thrush is a temporary infection, although painful for the baby. Children with thrush that does not pass or recur may have problems with the immune system, especially if the child does not gain weight or has other infections.

Stomatitis

One of the causes of white lipped tongue in a child is stomatitis. Symptoms are white spots in newborns in the language, which in texture resemble cottage cheese. In infants, the cause of this condition is the buildup of yeast organisms in the oral cavity.

Home remedies for white plaque in

Here are some simple tips for removing white scurf:

The local use of honey is considered useful. Honey has a strong antimicrobial effect and helps in eliminating fungal infections. The use of honey and turmeric paste makes a more powerful antimicrobial solution.

The local application of freshly squeezed lemon juice is an excellent remedy for white plaque in the language of newborns. Lemon juice increases immunity, supplies the baby with vitamin C, which is a strong antioxidant and helps to destroy some of the fungal formations.

Precautions

Here are a few things that can prevent a white scurf in the language of a small child:
Clean and sterilize nipples and bottles and feeding devices, as well as toys that the baby can take in the mouth.

• Wash your baby's clothes in hot water to kill the fungus.
• If you are breastfeeding, wash the teats thoroughly with water and dry them thoroughly between the feedings.

If a child is sick of sucking milk - this can be a big problem, because of the possibility of dehydration of the baby's body.

Inform the doctor of the thrush and he will prescribe medications that will ease the pain.