A toddler with thrush is not a happy toddler!
Thrush can be painful and irritating; even if the thrush is not too
uncomfortable, it's not a good sign that your child has yeast, which is
a type of opportunistic infection. Thrush in a toddler requires some
special considerations for treatment according to the child's age and
other factors.
First of all, it's important to realize that pharmaceutical drugs, such
as prescription anti-fungals like Nystatin or Diflucan, should be your lastline
of defense. Diflucan and other potent anti-fungals carry the risk of
serious side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite,
seizures and even liver failure.
Nystatin, while not as toxic, still carries the risk of side effects -
one side effect being that it can cause the yeast to mutate into a more
difficult-to-treat form. Not the desired effect, I'd say! Nystatin is
also mixed with sugar to make it bearably palatable for babies and
toddlers - yet sugar promotes yeast, so this is like a double-edged
sword.
The next thing you want to consider is how did your toddler get thrush
in the first place? Yeast is everywhere, yet not every child gets
thrush. Toddler thrush is a sign that your child's body is out of
balance, allowing the yeast to grow out of control.
Antibiotics are one of the key factors that can lead to thrush. If your
child's been exposed to antibiotics even one time - even during labor
and delivery - he or she is at increased risk for thrush and other
opportunistic infections as well.
It's important to know that some of the most commonly recommended
"natural" remedies for thrush simply aren't suitable for toddlers or
babies. For example, gentian violet (one of the most popular home
remedies for thrush) is linked to increased risk for oral cancer later
in life. The best approach is to cure the thrush naturally and
holistically - at the root. This approach will not only cure the thrush
but will also boost your child's immunity to all kinds of infections.
Article Source:
http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/thrush-in-toddlers-
how-to-cure-toddler-thrush-naturally-1817647.html About the Author
Rebecca Haworth is a professional health writer
with more than 15 years of experience in the alternative health
industry. Her ebook, "The 3 Day Thrush Cure" is specifically designed
to help moms cure toddler thrush
quickly and naturally. Visit http://www.GetRidofThrush.com
for more information. |
