Diagnosis

Mouth rot is a common and relatively easily recognizable disease for the medical profession. The connection between the initial fever and the course of the disease, in which blistering and burning pain occur, is a typical characteristic sign of the disease. Nevertheless, a pure visual diagnosis is not one hundred percent certain and, especially in the case of severe courses of oral thrush, an additional laboratory examination is recommended.

This can be done by a saliva test or a mouth swab. There are numerous other diseases in the oral cavity, especially oral thrush can show similar symptoms. A child’s mouth rot should first be examined by a pediatrician.

The pediatrician can make a diagnosis relatively quickly. Drugs are only needed in exceptional cases and are used differently depending on the severity of the disease. First, the fever is treated with antipyretic medication (e.g. paracetamol juice).

The pain can be relieved by applying gel or tincture. A dentist can also make the diagnosis and, if necessary, prescribe the appropriate medication. Homeopathic medicines and home remedies often help, but a visit to the doctor for diagnosis should be made in any case.

Typical symptoms of mouth rot are initial high fever, which can last up to five days. Externally palpable and possibly visible swollen lymph nodes on the neck and in the mouth a swollen gum. The gums are colored in a darker red and gum bleeding may occur.

In addition, the entire oral mucosa may be swollen. On the oral mucosa, especially on the palate and the gums, one discovers vesicles and aphthae filled with liquid, from which small open wounds often start. Especially when eating, there is increased pain and therefore often a refusal to eat.

In addition, there is sore throat, difficulty swallowing and increased salivation. The children feel generally weak and groggy and often have sour breath. The papillae of the tongue can become inflamed by mouth rot and appear as whitish spots.

The inflammation of the tongue can also be very painful and lead to difficulty swallowing. A swelling of the tongue is also possible, which makes swallowing more difficult and should be strictly observed. The pain in the tongue often makes it difficult to speak.