Assessing all the existing risk factors for candidiasis in children, it was possible to establish the 4 most dangerous periods: newborns, 3 years old, 7 years old and adolescents.
At 3 years old, thrush mainly occurs due to allergization, weakening of parents' attention to intimate hygiene child, treatment of the baby with strong antibiotics. It should also be borne in mind that it is at the age of 3 that a child is most often sent to kindergartens, where children in the first months exchange various respiratory infections, which significantly reduces their immunity and can become another reason for the appearance of thrush in a child at 3 years old.
The symptoms of thrush in a 3-year-old child depend on the location of the fungal infection. Basically, there is a genital form of candidiasis, which at this age is more common in girls than in boys. The main competitors of candida in the vagina are bacteria, for the reproduction of which the hormone estrogen is necessary, the intensive production of which occurs only after the girl has puberty. Symptoms of genital candidiasis in a child in age three years there will be a burning sensation when urinating, constant itching in the genital area. IN individual cases pain and itching during urination lead to fear in children, which in turn can cause a psychological barrier and, as a result, a spasm of the urinary ducts (the child wants to urinate, but cannot, or starts to fall into tantrums in front of the potty). In addition, often the itching and pain caused by thrush lead to the fact that in children at the age of 3, sleep is disturbed, irritability and tearfulness appear.
The genitals with candidiasis in children are hyperemic and edematous, scant curd discharge is possible from the vagina and penis, and when examined by a doctor, areas with easily removable white or gray plaque are found.
Symptoms of thrush of the intestines will be white discharge in feces, diarrhea, abdominal pain.
With candidal stomatitis, white spots of arbitrary shape can be seen on the oral mucosa of a child, reaching sizes up to a diameter of 1 cm, redness and swelling of the mucosa are also noticeable.
As for the treatment, the genital form of thrush in a child of 3 years old is treated mainly with local antiseptics. The intestinal form is eliminated by antimycotics that are not adsorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Therapy of stomatitis occurs either with the help of the same antiseptics, or with the use of antifungal drugs, which should be long time keep in the mouth.
Thrush in children
Thrush in children is the defeat of the body of a child by fungi from the genus Candida aged from birth to 18 years.
Candida is a fungus that is ubiquitous, including children. Most often, it is sown during adolescence in girls and in newborns of both sexes, although at other ages it is no exception.
Causes of candidiasis in children
The main reason for the development of thrush in infancy is infection from a sick mother both during childbirth and in the first days of a child's life.
During birth, the child, passing through birth canal mother, collects fungi of the genus Candida on the skin and on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. During the first days of life, it multiplies intensively, and after a week the first manifestations appear. In the first days - months of a baby's life, you can get infected with thrush when bathing in the bathroom, which was previously taken by an infected family member.
Increase the risk of developing thrush:
- reduced immunity,
- prematurity,
- frequent colds in the baby,
- teething periods.
These factors contribute to the appearance of thrush at any age of the child.
Before the age of 2 years, frequent regurgitation of the child increases the risk of developing thrush in the oral cavity. They lead to the formation of an acidic environment, which is favorable for the rapid reproduction of fungi.
During adolescence, the main factors are hormonal changes in the body (especially in girls), frequent hypothermia and colds and all the same antibiotics.
Symptoms
When the oral cavity is damaged, it develops candidal stomatitis.
It manifests itself with the following symptoms:
- Whitish coating in the mouth
- Redness of the mucous membrane in the mouth
- Refusal to eat
- The whims of a child
With the development of candidal vaginitis, the symptoms are the same as in adults:
- Vaginal discharge white color, cheesy consistency, with the smell of yeast or acid
- Itching of the genitals
- Redness of the genitals
Diagnostics
In order to make a correct diagnosis in the case of thrush in children, it is necessary to take a smear of discharge from the affected area (vagina or mouth). The doctor puts the contents of the discharge on a glass slide, dries, stains in a special way and examines it under a microscope. The diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of colonies of fungi in the field of view.
Treatment of thrush in children
The sooner treatment of thrush in children is started, the less painful and long it will take. In case of an undeveloped disease, when the lesion in the oral cavity is insignificant, it will be enough to wipe these places with a solution of baking soda. To do this, dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup of warm water. boiled water, moisten the finger on which the gauze is wound, and process the baby's mouth every 2-3 hours.
With thrush of the genital organs in adolescents, the treatment corresponds to that in adults: tablets and ointments with antifungal agents:
- Terzhinan (nystatin)
- Canison (clotrimazole)
- Diflucan (fluconazole)
- Pimafucin (natamycin)
Disease prevention
To prevent the development of thrush in infants, it is necessary to adhere to hygiene norms and rules:
- Sterilize bottle pacifiers and nipples
- Monitor the health of the gastrointestinal tract
- Do not bathe in a contaminated bathroom
- Timely treatment of thrush during pregnancy
To prevent thrush at an older age, especially adolescence, the rules for prevention are the same as in adults:
- When taking antibiotics, take a tablet form of the drug orally for prevention (for example, fluconazole for 7-10 days)
- Wear cotton underwear
- Avoid casual sex
More about preventive measures with thrush can be read on the page "Prevention of thrush".
- Candidiasis
- What is thrush in girls
- Male thrush
- Folk methods of treatment of thrush
- Candles Livarol during pregnancy
Every woman has experienced a problem called thrush. Unpleasant symptoms of candidiasis cause significant discomfort, depriving you of rest. The disease is accompanied by such manifestations:
- Methods of using the drug
- in the form of suppositories
- in tablet form
- Cream
- Side effects of the drug and its cost
An effective antifungal agent Pimafucin has a wide range of effects. Use this drug actively in general practice, gynecology, obstetrics, for the prevention of dermatovenereological infections, as well as colpitis. The active substance destroys the pathogens of vaginitis (Trichomonas, streptococci, chlamydia, staphylococci).
When appointing, taking into account individual characteristics patient, the doctor recommends taking the drug in the form vaginal suppositories, tablets or ointments.
Considering that not only women suffer from candidiasis, but also men, children, a narrowly targeted drug is relevant and in demand.
| adults | Children | ||
| Tablets in blister packs of 20 pieces | round shape, enteric-coated / always white / in 1 tablet 100 | per day 4 times | per day 2 times |
| Suppositories in a pack of 3 or 6 pieces | cone-shaped / white, yellowish, sometimes brownish / 100 in one candle | the suppository is inserted deep into the vagina at night | – |
| Cream or ointment in aluminum or plastic tube 2% 30g | - / white, yellowish tint is possible / 20 in 1 gram | applied to infected areas at least 1 time per day | |
Methods of using the drug
The preparation contains active substance- natamycin. This antibiotic is extremely effective, while not penetrating into circulatory system, which is important for pregnant women who can use this remedy under the supervision of a doctor.
Having found candidiasis, you should consult a doctor who will recommend an individual method of treating the disease, clearly prescribe the dosage and determine the duration of treatment. The advantages of using this antibacterial drug include a targeted effect on metabolic processes causative agents of the disease are fungal cells.
The active component inhibits them at the site of infection, localizing the affected area, blocks the development of yeast-like fungi, which leads to the death of microorganisms.
Among the advantages of Pimafucin against thrush include the following characteristics:
Given the peculiarities of the situation of pregnant women, it is necessary to take Pimafucin for candidiasis under the strict supervision of the attending physician.
in the form of suppositories
Suppositories for thrush in women are used at night. Candles are inserted deep into the vagina of the patient, who is in a horizontal position. At mild form thrush symptoms disappear after the third suppository, but you should not stop treatment at this point, therefore, to consolidate the result, it is recommended to complete the entire course prescribed by the gynecologist.
Important! If the manifestations of candidiasis went away before the end of the course of treatment and the patient stopped using the medication, the woman runs the risk of transferring the untreated thrush to chronic form.
Upon detection characteristic secretions on the outer labia, Pimafucin cream should be connected. It is better to refrain from sexual relations, while the partner should also use the drug (apply cream on the genitals) for preventive therapy. With menstrual flow, it is not advisable to conduct a course of treatment, because. medicinal composition washed out with bleeding.
in tablet form
If the intestinal microflora is disturbed, there is a risk of spreading candidiasis along the mucous membranes with infection genitourinary system(kidney, urinary tract and genitals).
Reproduction of Candida fungi inside digestive tract causes indigestion, flatulence, nausea, cramps and pain in the lower abdomen.
To get rid of pathogenic microorganisms, to exclude relapses of thrush, it is recommended to connect the use of Pimafucin tablets to vaginal treatment with suppositories. Coated tablets deliver the active substance to the site of infection, eliminating accidental entry into the bloodstream.
The medication must be taken on average seven days, one tablet each. Taking the drug does not depend on the time of eating.
Cream
A paste-like substance with natamycin is more often used to treat thrush in girls and girls, men and for colpitis in women. Girls apply a cream on the genitals until the symptoms disappear completely. If during pregnancy a woman did not get rid of thrush, then most often newborns become infected during childbirth, Pimafucin cream can help in this situation.
Candidiasis in men sometimes occurs with severe pain pain and itching, so the medicine is applied to the inflamed areas of the penis several times a day. The appearance of thrush in the stronger sex can signal sexually transmitted diseases or urological pathology.
Side effects of the drug and its cost
Only after consulting a doctor is it allowed to use Pimafucin.
At the first stage of therapy, side effects may occur:
- indigestion;
- constipation or liquid stool;
- negative reaction of the skin - dryness, burning, redness;
- nausea.
You should not worry about this, because as the signs of candidiasis are eliminated, these negative manifestations also disappear. But in case of obvious allergic reactions, it is necessary to stop using the medicine and consult a doctor immediately.
Cases of overdose of the drug in the treatment of thrush with suppositories and ointment were not observed. Poisoning with pills has not been recorded either, tk. the active substance is not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, therefore it does not enter the bloodstream.
The price in pharmacies varies, depending on the manufacturer and region, as well as loyalty in the pricing of the pharmacy chain. This drug is not cheap, but when it comes to health, it is not advisable to save, because constantly experiencing discomfort and pain with manifestations of thrush, the patient can reach an extreme degree of nervous exhaustion. Children and pregnant women do not face side effects.
The table contains approximate prices for the drug in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Despite the cost, the drug compares favorably among similar means against candidiasis. Gynecologists recommend using an antifungal drug after a course of antibiotics to prevent thrush.
Many parents have encountered such a problem that a thrush appears in a child after taking antibiotics. How to treat the disease and how to prevent its occurrence?
The antibiotic is excellent remedy, which successfully fights many diseases. But at the same time, cases of indiscriminate use of this means have become more frequent, thereby Lately Doctors have identified many cases in which complications have developed due to the use of antibiotics. Most often, thrush occurs, this is not a very good disease that requires long-term therapy.
After long-term use of antibiotics, children may develop thrush in the genital area and gastrointestinal tract. The treatment of this disease is primarily aimed at supporting the natural microflora and destroying the fungus.
candidiasis and antibiotics
Thrush, mycosis or candidiasis are all one disease that appears from fungus Candida. Most often, its growth occurs due to dysbacteriosis. fungus strikes oral cavity(especially in young children) and the genital tract. In especially severe cases, thrush can simultaneously affect the oral cavity, esophagus, intestines and even the gastrointestinal tract, this form is called generalized.
How antibiotics work in the body
The action of these drugs is usually aimed at removing dangerous microorganisms. And the more extensive their impact list, the more more problems may appear after they are taken. Therefore, before you decide to treat your children or yourself with such drugs, you should first consult with your doctor.
The drug begins to act in the intestines, the bacteria living in the esophagus help to quickly and properly digest food. But they are very susceptible to such drugs and quickly die. After that, not very good microorganisms, such as yeast fungi, take their place. As a result, this can lead to bad consequences in the form of stomach diseases.
In addition, the antibiotic is absorbed into the plasma and moves with it to other organs. This factor causes candida to grow and not respond to any medication.
Candidiasis can be detected by plaque on the tongue or genitals. Girls often have severe itching, discharge with a sour smell.
How to treat candidiasis after an antibiotic
Thrush on the genitals
- Usually, external agents are used, which are injected directly into the child's vagina every day, these are candles.
- For external cleaning, you can use a two percent soda solution, cream or ointment, the composition should contain Pimafucin.
- In the case of a severe course of the disease, internal agents can be used, these are Diflucan or Fluconazole. The duration of taking medications, the dosage is determined only by the doctor.
What is the treatment for a diagnosis of thrush?
- Restoration of natural microflora. To do this, use a variety of Probiotics, such as yogurt, lactobacteria, kefir, fermented baked milk;
- Help the body to develop healthy microflora. For this purpose, Probiotics are used - medicines that contain various nutrients;
- Recovery defensive actions mucous membranes. To do this, it is necessary to constantly rinse the mouth, douching in diseases of the genital organs. Apply folk methods as tinctures and decoctions of honey, soda, herbs.
- strengthening immune system. You can drink vitamins and various immunostimulants.
When a thrush occurs in a child after antibiotics, it appears, and the question is how to treat it and how? Fungi do not allow the baby to eat normally, gain weight. The child is worried about pain, for this reason he refuses to eat and feels bad. To relieve the baby of discomfort and discomfort prescribed drug therapy. What drugs are included in the combined treatment and how effective is it?
Why does antibiotics cause thrush?
Thrush in a child after taking antibiotics occurs for several reasons:
- It develops against the background of prolonged and uncompensated diarrhea.
- As a consequence of taking toxic drugs (antibiotics a wide range actions).
- As a result, a significant decrease in the activity of the child's immune system.
The reasons for the appearance of thrush are varied. This disease is a complication antibiotic therapy, its consequence. Since the drugs have a toxic effect on all microorganisms, they lead to the death of beneficial bacteria. As a result, the growth of fungi is activated in the body.
Signs and symptoms of thrush in children occur due to the presence in the body of a specific fungus of the Candida class. Babies are infected with them in the first year of life, the fungus is not dangerous, but under certain circumstances it begins to behave "aggressively" (that is, actively multiply). This leads to the development of thrush or candidiasis (as doctors call this disease).
The manifestation of thrush
It is worth starting to treat thrush in children from the moment its first signs appear. The dosage and duration of the course of treatment is determined by the doctor. Parents are required to contact a specialist in time, to notice changes in the condition of the baby.
List of the main symptoms of thrush:
- malaise, weakness;
- the appearance of a white coating on soft tissues, in the mouth, on smooth skin, in the vagina or on the head of the penis;
- a significant decrease in activity, refusal of food;
- the appearance of white spots in the area of \u200b\u200bthe corners of the mouth.
The disease develops rapidly, it seems that the child's condition has stabilized, antibiotic treatment has helped. There are certain problems in the form of thrush. Pathological progress progresses rapidly, fungi affect the mucous membrane, there are certain changes in the baby's well-being and his condition.
If treatment is not started at this point, the risk of developing severe complications. Against the background of candidiasis, the crumbs may develop: tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, severe intestinal dysbacteriosis.
When fungi infect the mucous membrane of the stomach or intestines, their active activity disrupts the process of digestion of food and its assimilation. This leads to the fact that the little one begins to lag behind in development, eats poorly and often gets sick.
On the child's genitals
When prescribing antibiotics, thrush in children develops not only on the oral mucosa. It also affects the mucous membrane of the genital organs. On the skin, located near the genitals, a white coating appears.
In the region of the labia, ulcers, areas of hyperemic skin can be found. On the skin, a dense white coating, removing which (cleaning) you can see areas of the skin that have a bright red color, bleed.
Genital candidiasis can be diagnosed in both boys and girls. In this case, the child is worried about severe itching in the affected area. Allocations have a specific (sour) smell. This directly indicates that the crumbs began to have thrush.
It is worth noting that fungi can affect not only the vagina or the head of the penis, but also urethra. In the absence of adequate therapy, the disease can cause cystitis. It will again need to be treated with antibiotics.
The treatment of candidiasis of the genital organs takes place with the participation of a pediatric gynecologist. The patient will have to be shown to the doctor without fail, and a number of characteristic tests (smear for microflora) will also need to be passed.
On the skin
If on the skin of the baby, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe palms, the gluteal cavity, in the groin area and other places, areas of the body covered with a white coating appear. It is likely that fungi have affected the smooth skin of the baby.
Thrush in the corners of the mouth
What is candidal cheilitis? This is thrush, which is caused by uncontrolled growth and reproduction of yeast-like fungi. There is damage to the mucous membranes of the mouth, the skin is damaged, the lips crack.
This is a disease that is widespread and occurs not only against the background of taking antibiotics. The appearance of characteristic symptoms can be influenced by the wrong climate in the room, the long course of the disease that affected the internal organs.
Characteristic signs of the disease:
- Damage to the skin of the lips.
- Severe tissue swelling.
- The appearance of plaque in the corners of the mouth (the plaque is yellow or white).
When the plaque is removed, bright red flesh is exposed. The tissues are significantly damaged, deep cracks in the skin are swept aside.
How to treat
Thrush in a child after antibiotics is treated with various drugs. These can be means:
- antifungal action;
- vitamins for general strengthening of the body;
- immunostimulants to restore the activity of the immune system;
- probiotics, the action of which is aimed at restoring microflora.
The treatment will be long and laborious, it is necessary to restore the condition of the mucosa, optimize the growth and reproduction of beneficial microorganisms.
When conducting therapy, use:
- Miramistin.
- Nystatin.
- Diflucan.
- Pimafucin.
- Linex.
- Bifidumbacterin.
All medicines are prescribed by a doctor, only a doctor can choose the right drug for the patient, determine the dosage and prescribe the optimal course of treatment.
- soda solution;
- decoction of chamomile and calendula;
- weak solution of potassium permanganate.
It is worth starting the treatment with the treatment. As an agent that has an antifungal effect, a solution of soda, potassium permanganate or a decoction of useful plants is used.
The most effective is the soda solution, with its help the baby is treated with areas of the affected mucosa (oral cavity, outer surface of the lips or genitals).
For the treatment of plaque and sores
Treatment of thrush in children takes place in several stages. Ulcers formed on the surface of the skin or mucous membrane are treated not only soda solution, they can be cauterized with Furkacil.
Procedures are carried out following certain rules:
- On initial stage oral cavity, lip area, skin treated with a solution of soda or potassium permanganate.
- Then the plaque is cleaned with cotton swab.
- Cauterize sores and affected skin with Furkatsil.
Procedures are carried out several times a day. Mandatory after eating after 20-30 minutes, in the morning and before bedtime. Nystatin soda solution cannot be replaced, it is not so effective, but with the right approach to treatment, it will help to quickly cope with the first symptoms of the disease.
To normalize the microflora
Up to a year, preference is given to Linex, you can use Acipol or Bifidumbacterin. These drugs are well tolerated and do not lead to the development of unwanted side effects.
The dosage is determined in individually. The Linex capsule for children aged 0 to 2 years is divided into 3 equal parts, the drug is taken with water (can be diluted), 3 times a day.
For a kid older than 2 years, the capsule is not divided into several doses, they are given 1-2 times a day.
If genital thrush is diagnosed
Unlike boys, girls suffer from thrush more often; suppositories are used in their treatment. They are the most efficient. It can be various antifungal suppositories. Pimafucin and other medicines, but before you enter the candle, you will have to process it.
It is done by washing, the procedure is carried out using decoctions of herbs, soda solution, potassium permanganate. Girls are recommended sitz baths with chamomile and calendula.
For boys, the surface of the penis is also treated, and then a cream is applied to it.
For skin candidiasis
Candidiasis of the skin is treated with:
- Clotrimazole;
- Candida;
- Pimafucin.
All of the above drugs are available in the form of ointments, they are applied to the skin. Medicines have an antifungal effect, help to cope with itching and other signs of thrush.
Treatment of children should be under the supervision of a physician. If the main signs of candidiasis have been led, then it is worth taking measures in time, starting to carry out treatments and urgently consult a doctor for help.
Antibiotics are a discovery that has saved many lives. Complication after treatment antibacterial drugs is candidiasis. This is due to the fact that antibiotics kill not only pathogenic bacteria, but also destroy the natural microflora of the body.
When treating a cold or infectious disease pediatricians often prescribe antibiotic therapy for children. After a course of antibiotics, the baby will have to deal with another nuisance - dysbacteriosis and thrush.
What is thrush and what causes it in children
Children's candidiasis (thrush) is a disease accompanied by the reproduction of yeast-like fungi from the genus Candida on the mucous membranes of a child.
Causes of thrush in children
In infants, thrush develops for the following reasons:
- Candidiasis is transmitted from the mother during childbirth or breastfeeding. Other family members suffering from the fungus can also infect the baby;
- The growth of pathological bacteria may be the result of a weakened immune system of the child;
- Thrush may appear due to poor hygiene (improper care of nipples and bottles, their untimely replacement);
- In girls, infection with the fungus occurs in utero.
Causes of thrush in children of the first year of life:
- Lack of hygiene and proper care for the baby's dishes;
- Fungus on mom's nipple;
- Reduced immunity;
- Taking antibacterial drugs.
In older children, factors for the development of thrush are also considered:
- intestinal dysbacteriosis, diabetes, inflammation (bronchitis, pneumonia);
- Caries (dental damage) and gingivitis (inflammation of the gums);
- Damage to the mucous membranes of the mouth;
- Child's love for sweet drinks.
Types and symptoms of thrush
Common symptoms of candidiasis in a child after antibiotics:
- A white curdled coating appears on the child's tongue, which is more and more difficult to remove each time;
- Digestive disorders, loose stools, white inclusions in feces, regular regurgitation;
- Unreasonable increase in body temperature without symptoms colds;
- Girls may have plaque on the genitals, vaginal discharge, irritation and itching;
- General malaise.
The appearance of any of these symptoms is a reason to contact a specialist!
Thrush is diagnosed in children after taking antibiotics, usually with visual inspection. The doctor may offer to take a scraping from the mucous membranes of the mouth, a stool test for dysbacteriosis, a smear from the vagina (in girls). The analysis is needed to establish the genus of fungi and to determine drugs that are resistant to the fungus.
Thrush in children after antibiotics is of several types, depending on the place of occurrence.
- Candidal stomatitis. It is localized in the baby's mouth - on the inside of the cheeks, on the tongue, on the palate. The main symptom is a white coating on the mucous membranes, resembling a curdled mass in consistency. At the beginning of the disease, plaque is easily removed with a bandage or cotton swab. If the disease is started, sores may occur. If the fungus spreads to the tonsils, fungal tonsillitis develops.
- Fungus on the surface of the skin in children (mycosis). Appears in the folds of the baby's skin, between the buttocks, in the elbow and knee folds.
- intestinal candidiasis. It begins after taking antibiotics and due to a decrease in immunity. The balance of microflora is disturbed, antibacterial drugs destroy beneficial bacteria which stimulates the growth of fungi.
- Thrush on the genitals. Most often worries girls. Curdled discharge from the vagina appears, severe itching worries. In boys, plaque is observed on the head of the penis, the child complains of severe burning.
Fungi are highly resistant medical preparations! If thrush is detected in children after taking antibiotics, it is necessary to start a course of antifungal therapy!
Treatment of candidiasis in children
After a course of antibiotics, thrush most often affects the intestines and genitals. Treatment is aimed at reducing the growth of fungi and "populating" the microflora of the body with the right bacteria. Complex therapy suggests:
- Destruction pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms;
- Restoration of microflora with the help of probiotics;
- Antiseptic treatment of fungus-affected areas;
- Application of funds for local treatment(candles, ointments).
Treatment of candidal stomatitis
If thrush after antibiotics is observed in the baby's mouth, it is recommended to clean the mucous membranes with a solution of soda. teaspoon baking soda stir in a glass warm water. With the help of a bandage or cotton pad, plaque is carefully removed from inside cheeks and tongue.
Infants are contraindicated in the use of antifungal agents! All appointments are made by a doctor!
For babies older than 6 months, the pediatrician may prescribe antifungal drugs. Most often, Nystatin is prescribed in tablets. A doctor may advise Nystatin during antibiotic therapy to prevent thrush. But the drug is also used to treat candidiasis.
Miramistin is suitable for local processing. This is an antiseptic, approved for use even by infants. Available in the form of a spray, which is very convenient when treating lesions. Usually used after a soda solution.
Candide drops are used to treat thrush in children in the mouth. Improvements after application are noticeable already on the 3rd day, but it is necessary to complete the full course in order to avoid relapses.
If the baby has already developed sores in the mouth, the doctor will recommend Holisal gel. It has anesthetic properties and is an antiseptic. Use the gel after meals 4 times a day, unless another treatment regimen is recommended by the doctor.
The main point in the treatment of dysbacteriosis after antibiotic therapy is the restoration of the intestinal microflora, the settlement of its lacto and bifidobacteria.
The most common drugs for the treatment of intestinal thrush are Linex, Bifidumbacterin, Bifiform, Acipol, Hilak Forte.
- Bifidumbacterin has several forms of release (powder, capsules, suppositories). Approved for use in children from birth. The composition of the drug includes "live" bifidobacteria.
- Linex is available in capsules. Linex contains bifidobacteria, lactobacilli and enterococci. For kids, the drug is released in the form of a sachet. Children's Linex contains only bifidobacteria. The powder is mixed with a drink and given to the child once a day.
- Bifiform has several forms of release. Drops are released for babies. For the treatment and prevention of thrush in children older than 1 year, Bifiform powder is used, with lacto and bifidobacteria in the composition. For children over 2 years old, capsules are used.
- Acipol contains lactobacilli and is available in capsules. Approved for use in children older than 3 months.
- Hilak forte contains lactobacilli and is available in the form of drops. Restores the intestinal flora and strengthens the immune system. It is prescribed for children from infancy.
Acipol
The use of drugs such as Fluconazole and Flucostat is contraindicated in children under 16 years of age!
Treatment of thrush on the genitals and mycoses
For the treatment of candidiasis on the genitals, topical preparations are used. Girls are prescribed vaginal suppositories Bifidumbacterin, Pimafucin. The external genitalia are treated with antifungal agents.
Pimafucin has good efficacy in the treatment of fungal diseases. It fights well with fungi of the genus Candida. Candles Bifidumbacterin are designed to colonize beneficial microorganisms, strengthen immunity.
Treatment with Levorin vaginal suppositories has a good effect. The dosage is determined by the doctor based on the age of the girl. Treatment with tablets lasts at least two weeks.
Right! visit children's 
gynecologist for examination and smear. Based on the results of the analysis, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment.
In boys with thrush on the genitals, ointments are used (Pimafucin, Nystatin).
At fungal infection skin after taking antibiotics, it is recommended to use antifungal ointments- Pimafucin, Clotrimazole. In combination with local therapy prebiotics and probiotics are prescribed.
Folk remedies for thrush in children
In addition to medicines, there are several folk methods for the treatment of thrush in children after taking antibiotics. The most common of them:
- Daily treat the baby's mouth with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. For small children, this is done with a cotton pad or bandage. Older children can rinse their mouths under parental supervision;
- For rinsing the mouth, decoctions are prepared from medicinal herbs - calendula, sage, eucalyptus leaves;
- For washing girls, infusions of herbs are used - marigolds, St. John's wort, a decoction of linden and oak bark;
- Lubricate the foci affected by the fungus with honey (honey is not recommended for children of the first year of life and can cause severe allergic reactions).
The use of folk methods cannot be the main therapy in the fight against thrush in children. Such treatment is prescribed by a doctor, and it is carried out in combination with traditional methods.
Treatment medicinal herbs May cause allergic reactions in children! If allergy symptoms appear, therapy should be interrupted and the doctor should be informed.
Nutritional rules for the treatment of thrush in children after antibiotics:
- Include in the diet dairy products(yogurt without additives, kefir, sour cream);
- Vegetables should be used only in boiled and stewed form;
- Don't forget about seafood;
- It is useful to eat greens and fresh vegetables and fruits;
- When cooking, use linseed and olive oils;
- Remember about carbohydrates (it is recommended to eat slow carbohydrates - buckwheat, millet, durum wheat pasta, bulgur).
Proper nutrition will not only help the baby recover faster, but also prevent relapses!
Complications
Thrush in children after antibiotic treatment should be treated promptly. May be associated with candidiasis bacterial infection which may touch internal organs.
Candidal stomatitis with 
If left untreated, it can become chronic and disturb the baby with frequent relapses. In addition, the reproduction of the fungus in the mouth threatens with bacterial tonsillitis.
Vaginal candidiasis in girls can provoke synechia (fusion of the labia and / or vagina). This complication will require surgical intervention.
Prevention of thrush while taking antibiotics
When conducting antibiotic therapy, it is important to follow some rules to protect the baby from thrush:
- Compliance with personal hygiene, timely washing and changing the diaper;
- Limit the use of fast carbohydrates (soda, store sweets);
- Simultaneously with antibiotic treatment, start taking vitamins and drugs to prevent dysbacteriosis and thrush (as prescribed by a doctor);
- To accustom the baby to fermented milk products;
- Maintain comfortable humidity and temperature in the room. If the air is too dry, use a humidifier;
- Every day to carry out wet cleaning and ventilate the room;
- During the treatment of thrush in an infant, it is recommended to limit the wearing of diapers.
It is important for parents to remember that uncontrolled and improper use of antibiotics can undermine the health of the baby.
Only after consulting a doctor and passing tests, therapy with antibacterial drugs begins.
Quite often, the doctor prescribes a course of antibacterial drugs to children during illness. But these drugs are not vitamins, but are serious drugs that, despite being highly effective in combating various diseases, can cause serious disorders in the body. Therefore, it is quite common for children to experience thrush after taking antibiotics. It can manifest itself on the mucous membranes of the mouth, in the intestines or on the genitals.
Antibiotics are not vitamins!
Symptoms
Thrush in a child is manifested by the following symptoms:
- In the mouth there is a white or slightly yellowish cheesy consistency.
- Girls may have a white, curdled discharge from the vagina that has a sour smell. In this case, the child is tormented by almost non-passing itching or burning.
- Possible violation of the digestive system: diarrhea, flatulence, colic.
- In the feces, formations in the form of white flakes are noticeable.
- The child begins to eat poorly, resulting in a decrease in body weight.
- Without any symptoms of colds, the temperature may rise.
- There may be small sores on the mucous membrane of the tongue and cheeks.
IMPORTANT: If you have even one symptom, a visit to the doctor is mandatory. Especially if the intestines are affected. Due to thrush may begin serious problems With digestive system child.
Why does antibiotics cause thrush?
The peculiarity of these drugs is that they are able to suppress both various pathogenic microorganisms and those useful for the proper functioning of the body. That is why taking these drugs should be carried out only as prescribed by a doctor. The drug has a particularly negative effect on the intestinal microflora, where under its action bacteria die, which contribute to the high-quality digestion of food and the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract.
Due to their death, microorganisms begin to multiply, causing putrefactive processes in the intestines. Bacteria are also killed, which have a positive effect on the entire body. Therefore, the mucous membranes of many organs, and especially the reproductive system and oral cavity, become defenseless.
After exposure to antibiotics, Candida thrives, whose vital activity negatively affects the body, causing various diseases. Fungi have increased resistance to the effects of many drugs and multiply rapidly, spreading throughout the body. Therefore, if thrush is detected in a child from antibiotics, it is necessary to start treatment as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT: Medications selects only a pediatrician after a diagnostic examination.
Treatment
If thrush is detected, treatment is prescribed complex, prescribing a group of several drugs to children. This is necessary for the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms and for the restoration of healthy microflora in the body. It is also important to consider the age of children in order to choose the right therapeutic dosage. The list of drugs includes drugs, the action of which is directed:
- for the treatment of certain microorganisms;
- to restore the normal state of microflora using probiotics;
- on the use of drugs for external processing;
- with candidiasis, antifungal ointments and vaginal suppositories are prescribed;
- it is possible to prescribe baths and lotions.
If the child has thrush in the oral cavity, the treatment will be effective and will not take much time.. The main thing is to start timely prevention of the spread of thrush in order to avoid such a serious disease as candidal stomatitis. Delayed treatment this disease can lead to angina with serious complications.
Treatment with lotions If you get sick infant, the doctor recommends making lotions from such safe means, like a solution of soda or potassium permanganate. It is necessary to dilute a teaspoon of soda or potassium permanganate with 250 grams of warm water. With the help of sterile swabs, the areas infected with pathogenic microorganisms are treated.
IMPORTANT: From 6 months, it is possible to use antifungal drugs prescribed by a pediatrician.
How to treat
Doctors for effective treatment prescribe a group of drugs.
For the treatment of plaque and sores
Miramistin It is released in the form of a spray. It is safe for small children. With its help, the affected mucous cheeks, tongue, gums are treated. They fix the result after treating the lesions with a soda solution; Nystatin Doctors in most cases prescribe it with the simultaneous use of antibiotics, which avoids or significantly reduces the risk of dysbacteriosis. It can also be used as a drug for self-treatment. The duration of the course is determined only by the doctor; Cholisal This drug is used to treat lesions. It also has a pronounced analgesic and antiseptic effect. It is recommended to use the medicine after meals, treating it with mouth sores up to 4 times a day. MiramistinTo normalize the microflora
Of great importance are drugs that have a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora, normalizing it and promoting the reproduction of beneficial microorganisms. To such medicines relate:
Linex Medicine is a probiotic in capsules, which includes a large number of live bacteria. For young children, the drug is poured into the drink, for older children, capsules are prescribed with a dosage that the doctor has established; Bifidumbacterin Very effective remedy. It can be taken by children of any age. The medicine can be in capsules, in sachets, sold in the form of suppositories, in vials. It consists of dry matter, which is living bifidobacteria;
Trilact is produced in the form of an emulsion, so it is easy to use in the treatment of children of any age group. The main thing is not to use it in the treatment of children under 1.5 years old. Give it in the morning before meals at the dosage prescribed by the doctor.IMPORTANT: The drug is completely safe and can be prescribed to infants.
If genital thrush is diagnosed
The basis of treatment are antifungal drugs:
- Levorin;
- Diflucan;
- Flucanazole.
Girls can make baths from a decoction of chamomile or calendula.
IMPORTANT: When using vaginal suppositories, the girl must be washed away.
For skin candidiasis
The disease can be observed in children in the folds of the arms, legs and armpits. The doctor prescribes antifungal ointments:
- Clotrimazole;
- Candide;
- Pimafucid.
How to avoid thrush while taking antibiotics
During the course of treatment with antibacterial drugs, it is necessary to observe the following recommendations so as not to provoke the appearance of the disease:
- Monitor the personal hygiene of the child, especially girls.
- Eliminate foods from the diet high content carbohydrates.
- Simultaneously with the prescribed therapy, drink vitamin complexes.
- Eat a high protein diet.
- Give your child yogurt and dairy products while taking antibiotics.
- During the illness of the child, carry out daily wet cleaning.
- The room must be ventilated daily.
The most important thing for parents to remember is Do not self-medicate with antibiotics. It can cause serious harm to the health of the baby. These drugs should be prescribed only by a doctor, strictly selecting the required dosages.
