Cold sores can appear in children for the same reasons as in adults, but they can also indicate serious health problems.
Cold sores are such an inconvenience that we often celebrate when they don’t show up for a while. If pain and burning can bother adults, you can imagine how bad it is for a child to face the situation. Therefore, its symptoms go beyond simple discomfort in the mouth area.
According to Dr. Ilana Marques, pediatric dentist at IGM Dentistry, canker sores in children can appear for the same reasons as in adults, mainly isolated wounds. They generally appear due to trauma that injures the gums or tongue and turns into cold sores.
“However, there are some viruses that are more common in children. For example, foot-and-mouth disease and herpetic gingivostomatitis. They usually appear when there is a decline in the child’s immune defenses,” warns the specialist.
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Low immunity, in turn, can be a consequence of a diet lacking adequate nutrients, wear and tear on the child from excessive sun or physical activity, or even emotional stress.
Symptoms and treatment
Generally, children with thrush begin with mild prostration, inappetence (lack of appetite), and fever. “Observe these signs and also pay attention to the children you live with, since these viruses are very transmissible, hence the importance of avoiding contact between sick children and healthy children,” emphasizes the pediatric dentist.
After identifying the problem, you need to seek help as soon as possible, as this speed helps reduce the duration of the virus and also the degree of severity. “Today one of the best treatments is laser therapy. This is because, in addition to being super effective and fast in response, it is a local treatment, not systemic and without side effects”, he says.
However, Ilana reminds you that every case is different and that there are other guidelines and procedures that contribute to a quick recovery. Therefore, she emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help.
Source: Terra
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