What medicine should children take for ulcers?

What medicine should children take for ulcers? ——Recent hot topics and scientific medication guide

Recently, the issue of medication for children’s oral ulcers has become a hot topic among parents. Combining the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days and the advice of medical experts, this article has compiled a structured guide to help parents scientifically deal with the problem of children's ulcers.

1. Data related to recent hot health topics

2. Comparison table of commonly used drugs for children’s ulcers

3. Core Points of Expert Suggestions

1.Prioritize the investigation of the cause of the disease: Recent hot cases show that about 40% of children’s ulcers are related to vitamin B2/B12 deficiency. It is recommended to conduct trace element testing first.

2.Age-specific medication: Children under 3 years old should be careful when using analgesics containing benzocaine. For infants under 6 months old, it is recommended to only use normal saline for cleaning.

3.joint care program: Current mainstream medicine recommends a triple plan of "topical medication + dietary regulation + work and rest management", and data shows that the effective rate can reach 78%.

4. Hot recommendations for dietary conditioning

5. Correction of common misunderstandings among parents

1.Antibiotic abuse problem: The recently hotly debated view on the Internet that "antibiotics must be used for ulcers" has been refuted by experts. Unless there is a bacterial infection, there is no need to use them.

2.Excessive vitamin supplementation: Hot search cases show that excessive vitamin A supplementation may aggravate ulcer symptoms. It is recommended to supplement according to the doctor's advice.

3.Risks of folk remedies: Data shows that using table salt to apply folk remedies directly on ulcers may lead to 62% aggravation of symptoms.

6. Indications for emergency medical treatment

According to the recent warning information issued by tertiary hospitals, immediate medical attention is required if the following conditions occur: the diameter of the ulcer exceeds 5mm, does not heal for 2 weeks, is accompanied by high fever above 40°C, and dehydration symptoms occur. Herpangina has become more common in children recently, and special attention needs to be paid to differential diagnosis.

The statistical period of the data in this article is June 2023, which combines the search data of major health platforms and outpatient statistical information of tertiary hospitals. Please refer to the pediatrician’s consultation recommendations for specific medication.