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Expert Explains Causes And Treatment Of Mouth Ulcers In Children
Mouth ulcers are common problems that many adults suffer from. But do you know that children also suffer from mouth ulcers? To learn more about mouth ulcers in children, we talked to Dr Srinivas Midivelly, Consultant Paediatrician, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad.
Mouth ulcers are often round or oval sores occurring on the cheeks, lips or tongue inside the mouth. These ulcers can swell and appear white, red, yellow or grey. It is possible to have more than one mouth ulcer at a time, which may spread or grow further.
Cold sores, which form little blisters on the lips or around the mouth, should not be mistaken for mouth ulcers. Cold sores may begin with tingling, stinging or burning around the lips.
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Causes of Mouth Ulcers
Dr Midivelly says that the reason for mouth ulcers is unclear. The majority of single-mouth ulcers are produced by damage to the mouth's lining. He also gives example:
Mouth ulcers can be caused by a variety of medical issues, including:
Mouth ulcers seldom require treatment because they heal on their own after a week or two. Treatment, on the other hand, might assist to minimise swelling and alleviate any discomfort. This may help if your child keeps getting mouth ulcers or if it affects eating and drinking.
You can get several types of treatment for mouth ulcers at a pharmacy. Options include the following:
Antimicrobial mouthwash may speed up healing and prevent infection of the mouth ulcer. Children under two should not use this treatment. It also contains chlorhexidine gluconate, which may stain teeth, but this may fade once treatment finishes.
Pain relievers are offered in the form of a mouthwash, lozenge, gel, or spray. They can sting on first use, and your mouth may feel numb, which is temporary. Mouthwash can be diluted with water if the stinging continues. Mouthwash should also not be used more than seven days in a row and should also be avoided by children under the age of 12.
Corticosteroid lozenges may alleviate pain and hasten recovery. These are best used as soon as the ulcer occurs, however, children under the age of 12 should not use them.
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Paedophile Who Abducted And Abused Girl, 6, Handed In By Own Dad After He Saw CCTV Image
A paedophile who abducted and sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl was handed in by his own dad who recognised him on a CCTV image.
Lewis Jones, 24, of Brocklebank Lane, Allerton, abducted and violently attacked the girl while she was playing in a field with her cousin's near a family member's home.
The pervert picked her up and ran to a wooded area, covering her mouth with his hand to muffle her screams for help.
Manchester Crown Court heard that during a near 30 minute period while he was alone with her, Jones subjected the child to a horrific, violent sexual attack, leaving her covered in blood.
Before the vile attack jones was sitting on a bench and secretly took pictures of the children's bottoms, before he took his chance to snatch the girl, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Jones only let her go after he heard her family screaming her name in a desperate bid to find her. He was handed in to police by his own dad, after he saw pictures of his son released by Greater Manchester Police in a bid to catch the kidnapper.
Police said residents now feel "scared" of letting their children play out, and told how the terrifying incident has bred a feeling of "fear and distrust" in the area. Now Jones, who was already being investigated for the alleged sexual abuse of a child when he kidnapped the girl, has been handed a life sentence.
CCTV images of Lewis Jones who attacked the six-year-old girl (Image:
MEN MEDIA)He will have to serve 12 years in prison before he can be considered for release by the Parole Board.
Judge Hilary Manley told Jones, who showed no emotion as he learned of his punishment: "I am not satisfied that you feel much remorse or have much insight into the damage you have caused."
Prosecuting, Vanessa Thomson told how the six-year-old victim had been playing out on a field with some other children who were making a den together when she was abducted in August last year.
The court was told one of the children felt "uncomfortable" because Jones "kept smiling at her".
He had then come over and asked if he could help them make the den. It was later discovered that Jones had been taking pictures of the children, including the girl he would shortly abduct, with the images focusing on their "bottom", Ms Thomson said.
When the other children were distracted, Jones took the opportunity to snatch the girl. He ran towards a wooded area carrying the child by the waist, and warned her that if she made a sound she'd never see her parents again.
After realising their friend was gone, an 11-year-old child immediately raised the alarm and the victim's family went to search for her.
Another child who had been playing nearby saw a man carrying a small girl who had blood over her T-shirt. The man was telling her "you're okay, you're okay".
She assumed the girl must have been related to the man. Later she saw the girl on a footpath alone screaming "help me, I've been kidnapped". The child's grandfather took in the girl and she was reunited with her family shortly after.
Ms Thomson said: "Her mum couldn't even give her a hug until her clothes had been formally recovered."
CCTV images released in the hunt for Jones after the horror attack (Image:
MEN MEDIA)The girl disclosed details of what her attacker had done to her. She said he'd put his hand on her throat and sexually assaulted her. It was found that he'd also taken pictures of her during the attack.
Jones fled the area on foot and later made it back to a hotel in Ancoats, where he'd been staying with his dad. Within hours of kidnapping and sexually assaulting the child, he shared graphic pictures with a former girlfriend.
In the aftermath of the kidnapping, GMP issued CCTV images of Jones in a bid to track him down.
Jones' dad saw the images and took his son to the police station at Manchester town hall. At that stage he denied any wrongdoing. But he later pleaded guilty to kidnap and two counts of assault by penetration.
The victim's mum read a statement read in court, she said: "When I first heard about what happened I couldn't stop screaming. I couldn't believe that someone had taken my little girl and assaulted her in such a horrific way.
"I feel helpless because I wasn't there to protect her."
She told how her daughter now has to sleep in bed with her and her husband to feel safe.
She added: "I feel lucky that she is still with us, we could easily have lost her that day. I feel very angry that he (Jones) has done this to us."
PC Craig Hill, a neighbourhood officer who works in Droylsden, told how the incident has created "fear and distrust" among the community.
He said: "They are now scared of letting their child out by themselves and are wary whenever they see strangers in the area. They have a fear their children aren't safe, and are reluctant to allow them out by themselves."
A police tent and cordon at the scene in Droylsden, Tameside (Image:
MEN MEDIA)He said the kidnapping has had a negative impact in the area and has caused parents to be worried if their child arrives home late from school.
He said: "People still approach me in the street to express their feelings regarding this matter, such has been the impact of this incident."
Jones' barrister Brendan Carville said: "I can't explain why he has done these matters."
The court heard that Jones has no previous sexual offences on his record, but has convictions for common assault and harassment committed when he was a child, as well as criminal damage in 2018. There were also instances of "very troubling behaviour" when he was a juvenile, including putting his cat in the washing machine which caused it to drown.
Mr Carville said Jones' dad is a "user of crack cocaine and heroin" and his mum "died of Covid". Jones, previously of Brocklebank Lane, Liverpool, had moved to Manchester to stay with his dad who had been rehomed in the city.
A psychiatric report was commissioned to examine Jones' mental health, but it was discovered there was "no evidence of a major mental illness". At the time he kidnapped the child in Tameside, Jones was being investigated by Merseyside Police after he allegedly sexually abused a 12-year-old girl.
He allegedly lied to her about his age, telling her he was 14 when he was actually 21. Jones was interviewed by police in June 2020 but was released under investigation, and was not charged until October last year, after the kidnapping in Tameside.
A police tent and cordon at the scene in Droylsden, Tameside (Image:
MEN Media)Assistant Chief Constable Mark Kameen from Merseyside Police said: "We acknowledge the comments made by Judge Manley in the sentencing of Lewis Jones today (Tuesday, April 25) with regards to the time it took Merseyside Police to bring charges against Jones for the offence he committed in Merseyside.
"We absolutely owe it to the victims of sexual offences to ensure that we fundamentally develop and improve the way we work. It's only right and proper that we establish what happened in this case and therefore we will undertake a formal review of the circumstances which led to the delay in bringing charges.
"We are committed to delivering an effective and timely justice for all victims, particularly the most vulnerable, which includes children. Our thoughts at this time are with the victims and their families, who will never get over the impact of the heinous offences committed by Jones, and I would like to reassure them that I will personally oversee the review."
Lewis Jones was jailed for life at Manchester Crown Court (Image:
MEN Media)After the hearing, Detective Superintendent Gareth Jenkins of GMP said: "Firstly, we would like to thank the young victim and her family, who have shown considerable strength and bravery when seeing this prosecution through until sentencing today. As a team and a force, we are extremely pleased with today's result, which has seen Jones, an abhorrent individual, removed from the streets for a considerable length of time.
"My officers acted quickly, securing identification of Jones who was a stranger to Tameside. This was only achieved by securing evidence of his approach and exit to the scene and I am very grateful to them and the officer in the case who worked tirelessly and under significant pressure to get this to where we are today.
"People like this should not be free to roam our streets and put our young population at risk – something GMP are committed to. If you have any information regarding any such crimes, we encourage you to get in touch with us. You will be believed and we will help you.
"You can contact us 24 hours a day via 101 or through our Live Chat function on our website, www.Gmp.Police.Uk. You can also pass information anonymously through the independent charity – Crimestoppers – on 0800 555 111."
Read More Read More Read More Read More Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Viral Rashes
Viral infections are illnesses caused by a virus rather than bacteria or fungi. Many viral infections, especially those that tend to affect toddlers and children, can cause skin rashes.
While they can look alarming, these rashes usually aren't a cause for concern, and they disappear once the infection clears up. Viral rashes are caused by either an immune response to the virus or damage to skin cells from the virus.
Read on to learn more about the symptoms of viral rashes, including when you should reach out to a healthcare professional.
The characteristics of viral rashes can vary greatly. However, most look like splotchy red spots on lighter skin or purplish spots on darker skin.
These spots might come on suddenly or appear gradually over several days. They can also appear in a small section or cover multiple areas. For example, a measles-related rash starts on your cheeks before eventually spreading to your torso and limbs.
Viral rashes might also feel itchy or painful to the touch. The best way to identify a viral rash is to check for any symptoms of a viral infection, such as:
Measles is a highly contagious disease among people who are not protected by a vaccine. It can be dangerous in young children and infants.
The measles rash generally starts off as a red, blotchy rash on the face. Over the course of a few days, it can spread to the torso and then the rest of the body.
The rash typically consists of flat pink or red spots that appear 3 to 5 days after infection. On darker skin, it can be flesh-colored to slightly purplish-gray, with flat to slightly raised bumps.
The rash occurs because your immune system detects the virus as it travels through your bloodstream. Immune cells then release chemicals to destroy the virus. However, these chemicals also cause skin inflammation, resulting in a rash.
Symptoms of measles infection may include:
The rubella virus, also known as German measles, typically causes mild illness in both children and adults. However, this can cause stillbirth or miscarriage and severe birth defects in developing babies.
People with rubella can pass the virus to others by sneezing and coughing as well as through their saliva. They may be contagious for a full week before they develop a rash. They'll usually continue to be contagious for another week after the rash appears.
The rash caused by German measles typically starts on the face, and within 3 days, it spreads to the rest of the body. The rash can appear red on light skin. It may be hard to see on darker skin but feel rough or bumpy to the touch.
Symptoms of German measles can include:
Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This virus is common in teenagers and young adults but can occur at any age. A rash may occur with infection, though it is not the primary symptom.
Like its nickname — the kissing disease — suggests, mono is passed through bodily fluids like saliva.
Mono can have three different types of rashes. Mono rashes can appear as:
Symptoms of mononucleosis may include:
ChickenpoxChickenpox, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, causes a rash with fluid-filled pustules. This virus is highly contagious to those who have not been vaccinated.
You can catch chickenpox by coming into contact with the saliva of a person who has the virus, such as when they sneeze or cough. You can also get the disease by touching the blisters or the liquid inside the blisters. Pregnant people can also pass chickenpox to their babies before birth.
For those who have received one or two doses of the chickenpox vaccine, milder breakthrough cases can occur, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The chickenpox rash typically has three phases:
Symptoms of chickenpox may include:
ShinglesShingles infection is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you have had chickenpox, you are at risk of developing shingles.
The risk of reactivating the virus increases with age, and 1 out of every 2 people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime, according to the CDC.
You can get shingles from direct contact with blisters or the fluid inside them.
Shingles involves a reactivation of the chickenpox virus that's lying dormant in your nerves. When the virus reactivates, it travels down your nerves to your skin. As the virus spreads there, the shingles rash begins to form.
Though similar to chickenpox spots in children, the shingles rash and illness are often more severe in adults. Older adults may also be at risk for complications such as nerve pain, blindness, and neurological conditions.
People who develop shingles often note that pain occurred at the site where the rash develops. Unlike the rash caused by a chickenpox infection, a shingles rash typically occurs on one side of the body, often in a single area or stripe.
Symptoms of a shingles infection may include:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease Share on PinterestHand, foot, and mouth disease is a common infectious disease that's caused by the coxsackievirus. Adriaticfoto/ShutterstockHand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by viruses in the enterovirus family. It commonly affects children under age 5, but it can affect people of any age.
It can be very contagious but does not typically cause serious illness. You can get hand, foot, and mouth disease by coming into contact with the bodily fluids of a person who has the virus. This includes:
Like its name suggests, the rash associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease often occurs on those parts of the body.
People with the virus can develop painful sores on the back of the mouth and a rash on their skin. This rash can look like flat, red to purple spots or liquid-filled blisters.
While it often appears on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet, it can show up on other parts of the body as well. Per the CDC, this might include the:
Symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease can include:
Fifth disease Share on PinterestFifth disease is a viral illness caused by parvovirus, which can cause a 'slapped cheek' rash. Kardelen Yang?N via WikipediaFifth disease is a viral illness that can cause a red rash on the cheeks or limbs. It is also known as slapped cheek disease.
In children, fifth disease can be mild, but it may be more severe for:
This virus spreads through bodily fluids, such as the respiratory particles in saliva and mucus, when a person with the virus coughs or sneezes. It can also be passed during pregnancy to an unborn child and by blood.
The rash caused by fifth disease more commonly appears in children, per the CDC. It may be itchy or go through periods of itchiness. Some people may develop a second rash on another part of the body a few days later.
Symptoms of fifth disease can include:
Roseola Share on PinterestRoseola is a common viral illness in small children. It causes a rash that usually occurs after a fever. Phadungsak sawasdee/ShutterstockRoseola, also known as sixth disease, is a contagious illness that typically affects children 6 months to 2 years old. The virus enters the body through the nose and mouth from the respiratory droplets of a person with the virus.
Children with roseola often experience a rash after symptoms of high fever and mild respiratory illness.
The rash caused by roseola tends to first appear on the trunk of the body before spreading to the arms and legs.
The spots can appear pink or slightly darker tones, depending on the color of the child's skin. When touched, the spots may become lighter in color, a sign that the small capillaries are dilated. On darker skin, this may be harder to see.
The rash often appears as the fever decreases.
Symptoms of roseola include:
The West Nile virus is caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. It can affect people of all ages.
Many people who have this virus don't develop any symptoms of the disease. But 1 in 5 people may develop a fever that occurs with other symptoms, including a rash.
The West Nile virus can cause a maculopapular rash, with both flat discolored spots and raised bumps. It tends to appear on the trunk and limbs 5 days after other symptoms, such as fever and fatigue, begin.
Symptoms of the West Nile virus include:
Some people with the West Nile virus develop a serious and sometimes fatal illness that affects the central nervous system. Severe symptoms may include:
The Zika virus is mostly spread by Aedes mosquitos that have the virus. A person who contracts the virus while pregnant can also pass the virus to their child, which may cause birth defects.
The Zika virus rash often appears as red spots and blotches that start on the face. It then spreads to the torso and limbs, including the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
According to a 2020 study, itchiness also tends to occur with an infection.
Symptoms of Zika infection may include:
Dengue feverDengue fever is a disease transmitted by an infected mosquito. It can cause either mild or severe illness.
Rash may occur in two phases of the disease. It can first appear as facial flushing that feels warm to the touch. A second rash can also occur 3 days to 1 week following the fever.
This rash has flat pinkish or red spots that can merge together. There may be circular areas where the skin is clear and central pinpoint spots that bleed, often called white islands in a sea of red.
Symptoms of dengue fever can include:
Warning signs of severe dengue usually begin 24 to 48 hours after the fever has gone down and can include:
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