What causes a 10-month-old baby to stick out their tongue?

Apr 16, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng

Introduction

A 10-month-old baby sticking out its tongue may be caused by physiological factors or pathological factors. It could be a physiological phenomenon due to teething or imitating others who stick out their tongues. It might also result from oral mucosal injury, malnutrition, emotional stress, and other factors leading to mouth ulcers. Additionally, it could be caused by oral thrush due to infection with Candida albicans.

Tongue protrusion in a 10-month-old baby could be due to physiological factors or pathological factors, such as oral candidiasis (thrush) or oral ulcers. Receiving treatment according to the underlying cause under a doctor's guidance may help improve symptoms.

I. Physiological Factors

The baby may be experiencing teething, with noticeable gum discomfort, increased salivation, or imitating others who stick out their tongues, leading to this physiological phenomenon. Symptoms typically improve gradually once teeth erupt or the baby's attention shifts to other things, and no specific treatment is required.

II. Pathological Factors

1. Oral Candidiasis (Thrush)

Oral candidiasis may develop due to factors such as low immunity or unclean diet, resulting in increased salivation or significant pain. Following medical advice to use antifungal medications like itraconazole granules, cod liver oil, or ketoconazole tablets may help alleviate symptoms.

2. Oral Ulcer

Oral ulcers could result from oral mucosal injury, malnutrition, mental stress, and other factors causing oral mucosal breakdown and pain. Using corticosteroid medications such as beclomethasone dipropionate spray, triamcinolone acetonide oral paste, or dexamethasone spray under medical guidance may help relieve symptoms.

Additionally, other conditions like hand, foot, and mouth disease could also be responsible. It is recommended to seek timely treatment for effective management.

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