What to do about baby's oral ulcers?

Written by Quan Xiang Mei
Pediatrics
Updated on September 10, 2024
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Children's oral ulcers are often caused by a deficiency of trace elements, a deficiency of B vitamins, a decrease in immune function during illness, or insufficient intake of vegetables and fruits, which often leads to oral ulcers. Therefore, the following methods can be adopted:

1. You can grind vitamin B2 into powder and apply it externally to the mouth;

2. You can use Kangfuxin solution for topical use 3-5 times daily, where topical means applying drops to the ulcer;

3. You can spray watermelon frost on the affected area 3-5 times daily;

4. You can use oral ulcer patches.

Therefore, it is important to maintain a balanced and reasonable diet in daily life, and to pay attention to the regulation of children's immune function.

(The use of medication should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Causes of baby's oral ulcers

Babies with oral ulcers can generally be considered under the following circumstances. The first situation is where the child usually eats fewer vegetables, and the possibility of vitamin deficiency causing this condition is relatively high. This is because children do not like to eat vegetables and will have very low vitamin content, which can easily lead to oral ulcers. The second situation is caused by infection, such as when the child has a fever, cold, and other infection symptoms, which can also lead to oral ulcers. If it is caused by infection, it is necessary to promptly administer anti-infection traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. If it is caused by a vitamin deficiency, the child needs to be timely supplemented with vitamins and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to treat oral ulcers. You can also spray some traditional Chinese medicine for treating oral ulcers on the child.

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Can I eat Dendrobium if I often have oral ulcers?

Mouth ulcers are generally caused by various factors related to the patient, such as local trauma, certain foods, frequent use of certain medications, poor nutrition, changes in hormone levels in the body, and excessive mental stress. Additionally, a deficiency in vitamins or trace elements in the body, or some systemic diseases, can also lead to the occurrence of mouth ulcers. When patients experience mouth ulcers, they can appropriately consume some Dendrobium, as it is beneficial for ulcers and is edible. However, it is recommended that patients with mouth ulcers still undergo local ulcer treatment. They can use specific medications for mouth ulcers, such as mouth ulcer lozenges or xyliodine lozenges, which can be directly applied to the ulcerated surface and can aid significantly in healing. Additionally, it is suggested that patients frequently use Kangfuxin Liquid for oral rinsing, which can effectively control bacterial infection in the mouth. Regarding diet, it is important to eat lightly and diversely, including plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits to adequately supplement nutrients. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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What should I do about mouth ulcers in children?

When a child has mild oral ulcers, if the baby is not particularly uncomfortable and it does not affect their eating, no special treatment is needed. You can rinse with saline solution morning and evening. Avoid consuming spicy, irritating, overly hard, overly salty, or overly hot foods to prevent damage to the oral mucosa. For infants who are still breastfed, mothers should also ensure cleanliness of the breasts. Of course, if it affects eating and the baby is also crying and restless, it is recommended to go to the hospital for timely treatment. For children's oral ulcers, it is advisable to focus on prevention. Always pay attention to oral hygiene, have a reasonable diet, increase physical exercise, and enhance the body’s own resistance.

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What vitamins should be taken for oral ulcers?

Patients with oral ulcers should analyze the cause of the ulcers to determine what vitamins to take. If the ulcers are caused by a vitamin deficiency, oral intake of some B vitamins, such as B1, B2, B6, B12, or some complex B vitamins, can be beneficial. However, if the ulcers are due to other reasons, supplementing with B vitamins does not yield particularly good results. It is recommended that patients use local treatments such as watermelon frost or boric acid powder to promote the healing of ulcers. If the pain is severe, local use of lidocaine gel can be applied for pain relief. In daily life, it is advisable to consume fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid spicy, stimulating, and overly greasy foods.

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How many days does it usually take for oral ulcers to heal?

Oral ulcers occur on the mucous membranes of the mouth and are a common disease caused by low immunity, or a lack of vitamins and trace elements, leading to a mucosal disease of the mouth. Generally, oral ulcers can heal on their own in about 14 days, or two weeks. If the ulcers do not improve after two weeks, a biopsy is necessary to avoid potential malignancy. Oral ulcers may also be due to sharp tooth cusps or dental roots within the mouth, which are referred to as traumatic ulcers; these can be examined. If dental roots or other irritating factors are present near the ulcer, it is important to promptly remove these external irritants. Oral ulcers that do not heal on their own after two weeks require further biopsy.