Is this serious?

Question

My wife has observed that there have been white spots appearing on the tongue of our 4-1/2 month old baby girl ( my wife breastfeed her exclusively ). And these spots seems to be spreading.Is this serious? My wife will take our baby to a pediatrician on Monday for a check up.But can you please give me an idea what are these white spots are,and if these spots are symptons of a serious desease.Many thanks.

Answer 1

it might be "thrush"...the dr. will give some drops to get rid of it. My daughter had it, it's not serious but get it checked.

Answer 2

It sounds like thrush that come from milk deposits left on the tounge that spread. The doctor will give her some Nystatin drops to put on each side of her inner checks, this will clear it up in a few days. If you dont go to the doctor until Monday, it may spread, it can also go down the throat, but dont worry it isnt serious, it may be a little uncomfortable to her and make her cry become a little hoarse.

Answer 3

Sounds like thrush. It's nothing serious although it can become painful for the baby, esp. when feeding. The Dr. will most likely prescribe Nystatin drops and it will begin to clear up within a few days. Your wife should make sure that she cleans her breasts very well before and after feeding, with clear warm water, no harsh soaps. Hope this helps. Hope the baby gets better soon.

Answer 4

The other's are right, it really sounds like Thrush. It's no big deal, really. Make sure the wife cleans her breast and nipple well after baby nurses, though. The doctor will give you medications to treat it, and meantime you want to wife to avoid the chance of getting a breast infection as well. That's why I said be sure to clean off well. Also, in future to avoid the problem reoccurring, try to not leave her with a milky mouth. After she finishes nursing, give her a drink of water to clean the milk residue out of her mouth. When they go to sleep with a milky mouth, and since babies usually sleep with a slightly open mouth or stick their fingers in it, it sets up for the infection. Also be sure once you start the medication to sterilize her pacifiers and other things she routinely puts in her mouth at the same time to prevent reinfection later.

Answer 5

This sounds like Thrush to me. My baby just had that last month. He started out with a few white spots I thought where bubbles, then they kinda looked like canker sours, but they kept spreading, within a few days his tongue was white, and some in his cheeks. All the doctor gave us was an anti-fungal medicine that we gave him for two weeks, and it cleared it up. And it never came back. The doctor said it ain't serious. Just more of a nuisance. But of course you need to see a doctor.

Answer 6

msleya2002 answer is right on, it is nothing serious and very common for nursed babies. Your doc will give the baby some oral medication by seringe and should be given after a feeding so it stays longer in the mouth and doesn't get washed down. He may also suggest putting some Canesten cream (yeast infection itch cream) for your wife to put on her nipples so it doesn't spread back and fourth to mom and baby. Don't worry, it's very common, no disease !

Answer 7

No that is not a diease. u need to give the baby alot of water and get medicine from a doctor. those white spots r just milk stuck to the babies tongue

Answer 8

No worries, it might be thrush. It is a good idea to take your daughter to her doctor. The doctor will prescribe an anti-fungal medication. Make sure your wife cleans off her breast after each feeding until then.

Answer 9

Sounds like thrush, both wife and baby will probably have to go on antibiotics, but it's nothing to worry about

Answer 10

don't panic! maybe its just some white spot from your wife's breastfeeding the baby, but anyway if you are really that much concern why wait till monday to see a doctor , why not right away, go to emergency room if necessary, babies are very precious and we should not take chances especially with their health!

Answer 11

Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans grows out of control. Like most healthy people, you probably have small amounts of the fungus in your mouth and digestive tract and on your skin. You can't see the fungus and normally won't know it's there — it usually doesn't cause problems because normal bacteria (flora) in your body keep its growth in check. But when this balance is disturbed — by medications or illness — Candida can grow out of control, leading to problems such as diaper rash and vaginal yeast infections as well as oral thrush.

Oral thrush causes creamy white lesions, usually on your tongue or inner cheeks. The lesions can be painful and may bleed slightly when you scrape them or brush your teeth. Sometimes oral thrush may spread to the roof of your mouth, your gums, tonsils or the back of your throat.

Although oral thrush can affect anyone, it occurs most often in babies and toddlers, older adults, and people whose immune systems have been compromised by illness or medications. Oral thrush is a minor problem for healthy children and adults, but for those with weakened immune systems, symptoms of oral thrush may be more severe, widespread and difficult to control.

Symptoms in infants and breast-feeding mothers
Healthy newborns with oral thrush usually develop symptoms during the first few weeks of life. In addition to the distinctive white mouth lesions, infants may have trouble feeding or be fussy and irritable. They can also pass the infection to their mothers during breast-feeding. Women whose breasts are infected with Candida may experience the following signs and symptoms:

Unusually red or sensitive nipples
Taut, shiny skin on the areola
Unusual pain during nursing or painful nipples between feedings
Stabbing pains deep within the breast