TRIBUNJATENG.COM – Thrush is a form of open wound in the soft tissue in the cavity mouth. This condition is actually a thing that often happens and can recur, especially in children over the age of 5 years.
Existence sprue generally cause interference with eating and resting activities of a child, because it causes pain, especially in the early stages of this condition.
But the good news, according to Doctor Pediatrician Dr. Cynthia Rindang Kusumaningtyas, Sp.A, sprue It heals on its own in 7-14 days.
“To prevent sprue not recurring again, cause sprue itself must be removed,” said Dr. Cynthia.’
He continued, generally the cause sprue is a trauma on mouth, such as brushing teeth too hard or due to toys bitten by children, accidentally bitten, and food that is too hot. ‘
Besides, there is also sprue Repeated episodes caused by allergies or certain sensitivities due to food, certain micronutrient deficiencies, lack of rest, certain stress conditions, or impaired immunity of a child.
However, the condition sprue caused by these things is not contagious. Other things that can cause sprue also due to infection. One of the most common in children under 5 years of age is coxsackievirus infection which causes hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD).
“Condition sprue due to HFMD is usually accompanied by other symptoms, such as fever or redness on the skin of the palms and feet, or around the child’s buttocks, “explained the doctor who practices at Pondok Indah Puri Indah Hospital.
Amount sprue that appear at one time in HFMD are usually quite a lot. If this happens, then you have to be careful, because this condition is very contagious.
Said Dr. Cynthia, how to treat sprue generally supportive. Make sure the child always gets enough intake in the form of cold food and drinks to reduce pain in the body spruenya.
“In this condition, of course, parents must be more patient in giving these intakes to prevent children from becoming dehydrated,” he said.
In addition, avoid giving hot, salty, sour, and spicy food because it can aggravate pain in the body sprue.
“If the pain is very severe and causes the child to be fussy, giving paracetamol can help reduce the pain,” advises Dr. Cynthia. If sprue in children who often recur or dehydration occurs, consult the health service or the nearest pediatrician.
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