😖 Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity is an unpleasant phenomenon at any age, but stomatitis occurs most often in children. It can cause significant discomfort and pain, so today let's pay attention to how to respond to such symptoms in a child.
👄 Stomatitis ranks first among diseases of the oral mucosa. This disease is characterized by ulcers or ulcers on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, which can be accompanied by pain and itching.
👩⚕️ Stomatitis develops as a result of a reaction to external factors, so it is directly related to the action of the immune system. Although it is called the "disease of dirty hands" and is considered a purely children's problem, stomatitis can be provoked by various phenomena, starting from viruses (for example, herpes) and ending with injuries of the oral cavity.
🩺 Therefore, establishing the cause of stomatitis is key in its further treatment. The best option is to consult a pediatrician , who will help identify the cause of stomatitis and, if necessary, refer you to the necessary specialist.
🧸 There are many excellent pediatricians working at the Mother's House polyclinic, each with their own special skills, but all of them are real professionals who always strive to help the child recover. We are waiting for you at any time.
Stomatitis in a child, who should I contact? 👩⚕️
