Seizures during pregnancy: reasons why lips crack, how to treat

Angular cheilitis Is a disease of the mucous membrane and skin of the corners of the mouth. It is caused by streptococci, then the phenomenon is called streptococcal jam, or yeast-like fungi of the Candida group, in this case we are talking about yeast jam.

If you get seized during pregnancy, you do not need to postpone the visit to the doctor for a long time.

Causes of angular stomatitis in pregnant women

During pregnancy, women's bodies become much weaker. This is due to the lack of trace elements and vitamins.

The root cause of a seizure in pregnant women is streptococci or a fungus of the Candida group. The immunity of expectant mothers is more susceptible to such infections.

However, these microorganisms do not affect all pregnant women. The risk of developing angular cheilitis in pregnant women increases in the presence of certain factors, diseases. Some pregnant women, by their way of life, make the body, and in particular the lips, even more susceptible to this kind of infections.

The reasons for the appearance of a jam in the corners of the mouth in pregnant women:

• caries;
• herpes;
• diabetes;
• candidal stomatitis;
• the habit of often licking your lips;
• predisposition to an allergic reaction;
• poor diet: chaotic, unbalanced;
• lack of essential trace elements in the body;
• bowel disease, especially the presence of dysbiosis.

Additionally, the cause of the occurrence may be the presence of such diseases as psoriasis, erythematosis, tuberculosis, lichen.

Sometimes the appearance of a jam can be a symptom of a more complex disease. It can be eczema, neurodermatitis, facial neuritis, or atopic dermatitis.

Lips often crack during pregnancy due to poor hygiene.

When a woman receives a product that has been waiting for a long time, she often does not think about the necessary measures and even minimal processing.

Absolutely forbidden:

• eat fruits and vegetables without first washing them;
• eat without washing your hands before;
• take products from someone else's dishes; this applies not only to visiting guests, but also visiting all kinds of cafes.

Failure to follow these simple rules, a pregnant woman may face cracks in the corners of the lips and seizures.

Deficiency of vitamin B2, B6, as well as magnesium or iron can also lead to seizure. To cope with this will help the use of products such as eggs, rye, buckwheat, mushrooms, red meat. External manifestation can be eliminated with beeswax, it is allowed to mix butter and honey.

In the presence of diseases with teeth or gums, bacteria can enter the corners of the lips. A fungal infection mixed with bacteria is especially difficult to treat. This is especially dangerous during pregnancy, since the immune system is weakened by hormonal changes.

You can understand why pregnant women have chapped lips after a visit to a doctor and an examination.

Symptoms

If a sticky lip is caused by a fungal disease, then it appears only in the corners of the lips. This is especially noticeable if the lips are slightly parted.

If during pregnancy a seizure occurs due to a streptococcal infection, small bubbles appear in the corners of the lips. As they disappear, a wound appears in this zone. Additionally, painful sensations are observed during a conversation, when eating food, after yawning, as well as performing hygiene procedures.

False seizures

False seizures have nothing to do with fungal or streptococcal infections. The reason is the use of aggressive foods, for example, pineapple. High acidity damages the mucous membrane of the mouth, which is tender. The visual defect lasts about two days.

Treatment without pain

During pregnancy, you need to be especially careful about your health. If the disease is not treated in a timely manner, then sooner or later streptococcus or a fungus spreads through the blood throughout the body. This negatively affects the health of the mother and child. How and how to treat seizures during pregnancy - the doctor will tell you. Self-intervention can be harmful.

Any treatment during pregnancy should be safe for both the expectant mother and the unborn child. It is recommended to consult a doctor. He will prescribe the necessary course of vitamins, which will need to be purchased at the pharmacy. You should also consume as many natural vitamins as possible, which are found in vegetables and fruits.

Antifungal, antibacterial drugs, ointments allowed during pregnancy are prescribed. The use of antiseptics is important, for example, Chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide. It is necessary to adhere to a diet: you can not eat food that has an irritating effect on the wounds on the lips - spicy, sour, salty, spicy foods.

With a zinc deficiency, you need to consume the liver, sprouted wheat grains, meat and kidneys.

Topical applications of tea rose jam and rose oil creams are good options. Can be replaced with a mix of butter and honey. Various oils, such as olive or sea buckthorn, are quickly and effectively eliminated.

As an alternative treatment, aloe leaves or herbal lotions are used. But aloe leaves must be prepared in advance. To do this, you will need to keep them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Take a few leaves of aloe, peel them from the top skin and grind them with a blender until they become gruel. Pour boiling water over and let it brew.

It is possible for external use to use a decoction from the collection of herbs. It will help wounds heal quickly.

When treating this disease, it must be remembered that treatment should be carried out not only externally, but also internally.

Prophylaxis

A woman during pregnancy should remember a few simple rules:

1. It is strictly forbidden to drink or eat from someone else's dishes.
2. Limit visits to the restaurant as much as possible.
3. Wash hands thoroughly after returning from the street, before eating.
4. Wash vegetables and fruits before eating.
5. Take natural vitamins. It is important for a mother to enrich herself with microelements, since during pregnancy they need twice as much as always. Artificial vitamins must be prescribed by the attending physician.