Oral Thrush in babies

What are the symptoms of Thrush?

Thrush is most common in babies and older adults, but it can occur at any age and often occurs in areas where the lining of the mouth is cracking and moist. Some of the symptoms your baby might have Thrush are:

- White and irregularly shaped patches coat the inside of the mouth and sometimes the tongue.

- White coating that sticks to the mouth and cannot be washed away or wiped off easily.

Sometimes, it is easy to mistake to mistake thrush for milk or formula. Try wiping it gently and if it does not go away, contact a doctor.

How do you cure Thrush?

- In Babies, Thrush is not usually serious. The doctor might prescribe some anti fungal medicine like nystatin liquid and you might be directed to apply it directly on the white patches using a cotton swab or a gauze wrapped around your finger.

- If the mother is breastfeeding, apply nystatin to any irritated areas on the nipples.

- Decrease sucking time during feeding as this might be painful for the baby

- Avoid using a pacifier at bedtime

- If the baby gets a Diaper rash as well as thrush, assume the diaper rash is caused by yeast. Contact the doctor and ask for a prescription for nystatin cream to apply on the baby’s bottom.

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