Can thrush be cured without treatment? What age group of babies are prone to thrush?

Oral thrush is also called oral thrush, and children are more likely to get it. Generally, there will be flakes of white film in the baby's mouth, and some may be very large, which is mostly caused by bacterial infection. So can thrush heal on its own without treatment? Which age group of babies are more likely to get it?

Can thrush be cured without treatment?

If the child has thrush and his/her eating and living are not affected and he/she does not feel any obvious discomfort, you can observe the child at home first. You can also use 2% sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) solution to soak and clean or sterilize the baby's tableware, milk containers, and other things that the child may chew (young babies often like to chew toys, clothes, etc.).

If the child cries a lot, eats poorly, or is in a bad mental state, you need to see a doctor. Doctors usually prescribe nystatin. For the treatment of thrush, nystatin can be applied externally. Sometimes, because there is no suitable dosage form, the doctor may also prescribe nystatin tablets. At this time, you can grind the nystatin tablets into powder, add warm boiled water (cod liver oil, etc.) and mix well, and gently apply it to the affected area. Usually the symptoms will disappear after a few days of medication.

What age group of babies are most likely to get thrush?

Thrush can occur at any age. Newborns or infants lack resistance and are more likely to develop thrush. It is most common in infants under 2 years old. In fact, Candida albicans can exist in the mouth, skin, and vagina of normal people, but not everyone will get sick. This mainly depends on the body's adaptability and immunity.

Oral thrush can also be seen in malnutrition, diarrhea, long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, corticosteroids, and birth canal infections in some neonates.

Symptoms of thrush

Thrush will cause white patches to appear on the mucous membranes of the inner lips, tongue, palate, etc., some are like white needle-like dots, and some are connected together. It is somewhat similar to milk curd, but the difference is that milk curd is easy to wipe off, while thrush is not easy to wipe off with a cotton swab, or it will bleed if you wipe it off forcibly.

If the case is mild, it can be treated at home. There is no obvious pain, or it is mainly felt when eating, and there is no fever. But if it is severe, it will be accompanied by fever and obvious pain, which will significantly affect the child's eating, mental state, appetite loss, and poor spirits. In this case, you should see a doctor in time and see if you need to be hospitalized.