What should I do for a child's mouth ulcers, and how are they treated?
Disease description:
This is the first time my child has developed a mouth ulcer, and it's painful even when drinking water. He's six years old. I'm not sure how easy or difficult this condition is to treat—what is the proper treatment?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
When a child develops mouth ulcers, parents need not worry excessively, but should promptly take measures to help relieve the child's pain and promote healing.
1. Parents can try using natural remedies such as watermelon frost, Yunnan Baiyao, or honey to alleviate the discomfort caused by mouth ulcers. These substances have effects of clearing heat, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain, which can effectively reduce the child's discomfort.
2. Parents can let the child sip on beverages such as watermelon juice, mung bean water, or egg drop soup. These drinks not only have cooling and detoxifying properties, but also provide essential nutrients that support the healing of ulcerated areas.
3. For children who suffer from recurrent mouth ulcers, parents may consider giving them vitamin B or multivitamin supplements to address potential nutritional deficiencies and reduce the frequency of ulcers.
If a child’s mouth ulcer symptoms persist or worsen, timely medical consultation with a healthcare professional is recommended.
