How to treat recurrent mouth ulcers in children
Disease description:
My sister always gets mouth ulcers and keeps complaining about unbearable pain, which affects her daily eating. What should she do if she frequently gets mouth ulcers?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
The treatment of recurrent oral ulcers in children requires a comprehensive approach considering multiple factors.
1. Children should be encouraged to develop good oral hygiene habits, including brushing teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, replacing toothbrushes regularly, and rinsing the mouth after meals to remove food debris and bacteria.
2. Regarding diet, ensure that children receive adequate vitamins and minerals, especially B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, zinc, and iron, to support healthy oral mucosa. Encourage children to eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
3. For the treatment of oral ulcers, topical medications such as lidocaine gel or oral ulcer powders can be used to relieve pain, along with oral spray treatments for inflammation. If the ulcers are associated with a viral infection, antiviral medications such as acyclovir may be prescribed under medical guidance. In cases caused by bacterial infections, anti-inflammatory antibiotics such as azithromycin may be administered.
