Can a child have chickenpox in his mouth and what to do about it?

October 03, 2018

Averyanova Sveta

A common life event for us is chickenpox in childhood. People get sick while visiting kindergarten and try to get infected in order to gain immunity at an early age. Typically, children with chickenpox suffer from rashes on the torso and perineum.

Can there be chickenpox in the mouth? Yes! This is an extremely unpleasant condition for children, since the presence of papules on the mucous membrane is the first sign of a severe form of the disease. What to do if chickenpox is in the mouth, how to recognize and treat the disease in children, we will tell you in our article.

How the process develops and proceeds

The viral agent that causes chickenpox has a melodious name - varicella zoster. It is very volatile, so it is easily transmitted through the air through saliva. Dr. Komarovsky claims that you can become infected from a neighbor on the first floor if you live on the fifth and entered the stairwell at the same time.

Once in the human body, the infection takes hold in the respiratory tract and multiplies quickly. Her next stop is lymph and blood. Here the virus feels great and spreads throughout all organs and structures.

The disease occurs in several stages.

Incubation period

Lasts 1–3 weeks. The duration depends on the child’s immunity. Towards the end of the latent stage, the first pimples appear on the patient’s body. With a serious course of the infectious disease, the localization of papules is concentrated in the mouth, on the mucous membrane of the throat, under the tongue. The first pimples are few, but they are bright red in color and are located on the cheeks and tonsils.

Acute stage

The rashes are becoming more and more frequent.

The baby develops a high temperature, fever, weakness, sore throat, itching, and insomnia.

Chickenpox papules on the oral mucosa are covered with blisters with liquid inside. The throat is swollen and very sore. In 3–5 days, the pimples burst, leaving weeping wounds. They cause discomfort to the child when eating, they pinch, itch, and ache when touched.

It is in the acute stage that children are at risk for secondary infection of chickenpox wounds in the mouth. Pimples are open to viruses and pathological bacteria. The infection process can provoke caries, chronic throat diseases, adenoids, and sore throat.

Recovery

There are fewer red spots, new ones do not appear. Weakness, ailments, and pain in the tonsil area go away.

When does the chickenpox rash appear?

There are several stages in the development of chickenpox.
Before the rash appears there is an incubation period, followed by a prodromal period. After a prodromal period, which is characterized by general malaise, a rash begins to appear after about two days. The appearance and development of the rash is accompanied by very severe itching. Remember !

Chickenpox is contagious two days before the rash appears and at least five days after the last vesicle appears.
Adults get chickenpox much more severely than children. First, several papules appear on the head and behind the ears, which after a few hours transform into vesicles. Over the next three days, the rash covers the entire body (arms and legs to a lesser extent). Every two days a new rash appears: about half of the rashes appear in the first four days, a little less than half during the fifth and sixth days, and a little more than 10% during the week. The chickenpox rash in adults
appears in the same way as in children, but in adults the vesicles are located so close to each other that they can merge into large plaques filled with purulent contents. Then they burst, dry out and become crusty. The rashes are very itchy and sometimes very painful. Often, after rashes in adults, pockmarks remain on the face and body. ', '~DETAIL_TEXT' => '

The main symptom of chickenpox is a rash.
What is the rash associated with chickenpox?
It should be noted that the rash associated with chickenpox can be of several types at the same time, and these types appear in waves.

Where does chickenpox occur in the mouth?

Chickenpox on the oral mucosa is a rare occurrence for children of kindergarten and primary school age. But you cannot insure yourself against a serious form of the disease. When diagnosing chickenpox, have your pediatrician carefully examine the child's mouth.

The most common places where ulcers are localized are:

• tongue and sublingual area;
• hard and soft palate;
• gum;
• cheeks;
• inner part of lips.

Important! Chickenpox papules on the mucous membrane do not become covered with a dark crust after opening, as on the body. They tighten and disappear in 2–4 days. This is explained by the high humidity of the oral cavity - a crust cannot form in such conditions.

When does the chickenpox rash appear?

There are several stages in the development of chickenpox.
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What does it look like

The rash usually appears 1–2 weeks after the onset of the disease. Blisters affect the following areas: throat, tonsils, cheeks.

Chickenpox appears on the tongue last.

The sores first have a bright red tint, then become covered with a thin film with liquid inside. Children's vavki are never enormous in size. The rash is small, like urticaria, but covers the cavity almost completely.

After 3–5 days, the first ulcers burst, but do not dry out. Wound healing is slow, and there is a risk of secondary infection. The most difficult thing for chickenpox to heal is in the throat, since the walls of the larynx are attacked by saliva, food, and drink. The wounds are cured at night while the baby is sleeping.

Important! If you notice a white coating, pus, stomatitis in your child’s mouth due to chickenpox sores, or the temperature rises again, consult a doctor immediately. The situation is out of your control and serious complications are possible.

Therapy begins with a trip to the doctor or calling a pediatrician at home. Chickenpox in the mouth can be treated at home according to the following scheme:

Chickenpox rash stages:

1) Pink spots 3-4 mm in size appear when the capillaries expand under the influence of the virus. 2) Papules form after a short period of time at the site of the spots, as a result of serous edema and look like small reddish swellings. 3) Vesicles appear in place of papules when the epidermis is detached. The inside of the vesicle is hollow and filled with liquid. The contents of the bubble (vesicle) become cloudy after some time. 4) Ulcers appear when the blister bursts. They dry out almost immediately and become covered with crusts, which peel off within a few weeks. The chickenpox rash in children
can cover the child's entire body.
Where does the chickenpox rash appear?
These are the arms, legs, stomach, back, genitals, mucous membranes in the mouth and throat, eyeballs. The exception is the palms and feet.

How to rinse

You need to rinse your mouth after eating and 4 more times a day. Use as medicinal rinses:

• "Miramistin spray." It is an antiseptic and wound-healing drug. Suitable for babies and allergy sufferers.
• Baking soda solution. Prepared from 1 tsp. soda and a glass of boiled water. The mucous membrane may tingle a little.
• Alcohol solution of boric acid. Stir 0.5 tsp. in 100 ml of water.
• Furacilin. Dissolve 1-2 tablets, cool. Prepare a new solution for each rinse.
• Potassium permanganate. For children, prepare a pale solution. Make sure that the rinse aid does not get into your stomach.

How to treat and anoint

Mouth ulcers cause more discomfort to a child than rashes on the body. The mouth hurts, irritated by food, drink, saliva. Exanthems need to be healed quickly. You can anoint your mouth with the following medications:

• "Chlorophyllipt". Heals wounds, relieves pain. Apply with a cotton swab to irritated areas.
• Solution of "Lysozyme" with novocaine. Rashes heal faster if you treat the wounds regularly. The medicine should be kept in the mouth for a couple of minutes, then spit out. The pain will go away in 1-2 minutes.
• Solcoseryl paste. Protector of mucous membranes from infections, activator of the body’s immune functions. Treatment is carried out 2-3 times a day until the ulcers disappear completely.
• "Kalgel". Safe even for newborns. Quickly relieves pain and aching gums. Can be used 3-4 times a day.

Traditional methods of treatment

Grandmother’s advice also helps you figure out what to put on chickenpox in your mouth so that the pain and discomfort goes away faster. To eliminate unpleasant symptoms, use the following recipes:

• You need to rinse your mouth with herbal infusions .
  Brew any of these herbs in boiling water: clover, dandelion, chamomile, string, yarrow, wormwood. Keep in a closed container or thermos for 10–15 minutes. You need to rinse your mouth 2-3 times a day.
• Another option is a weak alcohol tincture of herbs with an antibacterial effect. It needs to be diluted with boiled water: 1 tsp. per glass of water. Clean your mouth 3-4 times a day. The alcohol solution disinfects the gums, lips, cheeks, and prevents additional infection from ulcers.
• Warm, plenty of drink . Dried fruit compotes and herbal teas wash the cheeks, gums, and throat. Wash away harmful bacteria from the mucous membrane.
• Parsley infusion . The grass contains a lot of vitamin C, which is so necessary for immunity during chickenpox. The infusion is taken 1–2 tsp. three times a day. It’s easy to prepare: pour 2 tbsp. l. dry matter with a glass of boiling water and leave for 10 minutes. You can drink immediately after straining.
• Sea buckthorn oil . It is better to lubricate your mouth at night and once or twice a day 30 minutes after meals. The oil will relieve pain and speed up wound healing.

Important! You cannot burn mouth ulcers with alcohol solutions or brilliant green. These drugs will burn the mucous membrane, adding health problems to the child and troubles for the parents. To treat chickenpox in the mouth, only mild pharmaceutical or natural remedies are used.

Nutrition

An ulcerative rash with this type of disease is localized in the most unfortunate place for a child. The baby feels pain constantly, and even more so when eating. To reduce trauma to the mucous membrane, parents need to take care of a special diet for the sick child.

What to include in your diet

Food for mouth ulcers should be soft and not require chewing.

Include the following dishes on the menu:

• porridge with water, milk;
• broths;
• grated salads dressed with oil;
• compotes, herbal teas;
• yoghurts, curds without fruit additives;
• bananas;
• legumes;
• stewed cabbage with meat;
• eggs.

Children of kindergarten age at the initial stage of the disease completely refuse food for 2-3 days. During this period, take care of the amount of liquid your child drinks, add sugar and milk to tea to increase the calorie content of the drink. An appetite will appear when the acute period ends, the papules begin to heal, and the temperature drops.

What foods should you not eat?

Be sure to exclude the following set of drinks and dishes from your child’s diet:

• sweets: chocolate, cookies, ice cream, etc.;
• soda;
• natural juices from sour fruits;
• salty;
• roast;
• smoked;
• spicy;
• solid foods: nuts, seeds, crackers, etc.

The list of prohibited foods includes all foods that irritate the mucous membranes with acid and injure the tongue, gums, and throat when consumed. The oral cavity requires maximum rest during illness.

Meal schedule

A sick baby should eat 4-5 times a day in small portions. Forget about a two-course meal and compote with cookies afterwards. Prepare one dish for each meal; be sure to cool it to room temperature. Give the drink 10 minutes after eating so that the herbal infusion, tea or water washes away bacteria and food debris from the larynx, gums, and tongue, acting as a therapeutic rinse.

Chickenpox rash stages:

1) Pink spots 3-4 mm in size appear when the capillaries expand under the influence of the virus. 2) Papules form after a short period of time at the site of the spots, as a result of serous edema and look like small reddish swellings. 3) Vesicles appear in place of papules when the epidermis is detached. The inside of the vesicle is hollow and filled with liquid. The contents of the bubble (vesicle) become cloudy after some time. 4) Ulcers appear when the blister bursts. They dry out almost immediately and become covered with crusts, which peel off within a few weeks. The chickenpox rash in children
can cover the child's entire body.
Where does the chickenpox rash appear?
These are the arms, legs, stomach, back, genitals, mucous membranes in the mouth and throat, eyeballs. The exception is the palms and feet.