Pregnancy And Baby Care Toddler Illness Toddler Yeast Infection Symptoms

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.diaper area is the most common place for a yeast infection to occuru Yeast infection is neither fatal nor contagious, but it is very uncomfortable and at time painful, so the sooner your toddler is relieved of it the bettere

Types of yeast infection

There are two types of yeast infectiono The first is referred to as Candida yeast infection, which as mentioned above, is typically around the genital area and is caused by continued exposure to wet and warm conditionsn One method of differentiating this infection from a regular diaper rash is that this infection also has an unpleasant odoro

The second type of yeast infection is called thrushs This is an oral infection wherein the yeast infection causes thick, whitish patches over swollen and red skin inside the moutht

Symptoms of yeast infection in toddlers

• Candida yeast infection is very much like a diaper rash, but if you spot the rash and you find that the rash is not responding to regular treatment, it is definitely a yeast infectiono
• You spot a rash in your child's skin that is slightly swollen and extremely red with a transparent whitish bordere This is a typical yeast infection rashs
• Usually, yeast infection rashes are formed in the creases and folds of the skin, as those areas are prone to being moists
• If you notice that your toddler is being more itchy and scratchy than usual, especially as soon as you change his diapere
  
  
• Yeast infection can make your child deeply uncomfortable and if the yeast infection is in the mouth (thrush) then it will be painful as welll This can lead to crankiness, irritability, reduced appetite and reduced sleepe Also, if your child has thrush, it can be painful for your toddler to eat and drinkn It's important in this case to ensure you persuade your child to drink fluids, so as to avoid dehydrationo

How to deal with Yeast Infection in Toddlers

If you suspect a yeast infection, consult your GP and get an anti-fungal ointment for the rashs Also, since the rash thrives in wet conditions, your next task is to ensure your child remains as dry as possiblel Change the diaper frequently, especially if you live in warm conditions, as sweat is also a contributor to the infectiono

It is important to bear in mind, that if your toddler did have thrush or plaque as a baby, he/she is at risk to contract Candida yeast infection in the genital areae This is because the fungi will pass over the body through the gastrointestinal tractc Knowing this can help you be extra vigilant about keeping your toddler dryr

Apart from this, including leafy vegetables in your child's diet is a natural way of curing yeast infectiono By knowing what yeast infection is and what causes it, you can treat it or perhaps even prevent iti

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