Should mouth ulcers in children be treated with anti-inflammatory measures?
Disease description:
He was found to have a mouth ulcer last night. He also cried during sleep, refused to eat, and had no small red spots or blisters on his hands or feet. Is it necessary to use anti-inflammatory treatment for a child's mouth ulcer?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Huijie
Whether anti-inflammatory treatment is needed for a child's mouth ulcer depends on the specific situation. Generally speaking, mouth ulcers are self-limiting diseases and in most cases do not require special use of anti-inflammatory medications. They usually heal by themselves within one to two weeks. When parents notice mouth ulcers in their child, they should pay attention to the following points:
1. Monitor symptoms: If the ulcer is small and there are no obvious signs of redness, swelling, pain, or infection, anti-inflammatory treatment may not be necessary at the moment.
2. Maintain oral hygiene: Encourage the child to develop good habits such as brushing teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing the mouth after meals, to keep the mouth clean and help reduce the risk of infection.
3. Dietary adjustments: Provide the child with bland, soft foods, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and encourage consumption of vitamin-rich fresh vegetables and fruits, which can help promote ulcer healing.
4. Seek medical advice: If the ulcer is large, causes severe pain, or is accompanied by signs of infection such as fever or swollen lymph nodes, parents should take the child to see a doctor promptly and follow the doctor's recommendations for anti-inflammatory treatment or other interventions.
