Why do jazvochki appear on the tongue and how to cure sores?

Sores can cause discomfort and disrupt the functioning of the tongue: distort the taste sensations, obstruct food intake and disrupt diction.

There are a lot of reasons for the appearance of sores in the language, so it is important to know what sores differ from each other and what method of treatment to apply.

What can cause the disease?

The defeat in the language can have different causes, conditionally they can be divided into three groups:

• of the oral cavity;
• injury;
• common diseases.

Stomatitis Factor # 1

Sore most often occurs with stomatitis of different types:

1. Aphthous stomatitis can have a chronic form, so aphthae become a permanent companion throughout life in the
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   depending on the stage of the disease. The sore at exacerbation can jump out only in one place or in language there will be a whole congestion from ulcers. Aphids can be recognized by pronounced borders, inflamed at the edges, they are very morbid, they stop eating and talking. The average term for healing ulcers with aphthous stomatitis is a week, with prolonged treatment, a scar may remain in its place.
2. With herpetic stomatitis , a large accumulation of watery bubbles initially appears, which quickly burst and turn into sores. They have fuzzy boundaries, they may have a grayish coating in the center. More often the herpes jumps on the lower surface of the tongue and heals 7-10 days without leaving scars behind.
3. With simple and candidal stomatitis may appear small sores, from one to several pieces, but this happens with a protracted form of the disease. In the first case, the central sore is covered with a yellowish-gray coating, in the second case - white curdled.
4. Setton's aetosis or recurrent necrotic periadenitis is also accompanied by the appearance of ulcers in the tongue, as well as the inside of the cheeks and lips. In this disease, sores are located mainly on the side. First, under the mucous membrane of the tongue, a compaction is felt, which subsequently develops into dense ulcers with raised edges. Inside of them there is an inflammatory infiltrate, consisting of lymph, blood and cellular clusters. Ulcers with Setton's aphthae are very painful, hard to treat, and often do not last several months.
5. Bednar Afts are characteristic of children. The sores are covered with a light yellow coating, localized on the tip of the tongue. They appear because of non-compliance with oral hygiene. In the treatment of the disease passes quickly, there are no visible traces after it.

Traumatic factor

Ulcers caused by trauma are associated with external effects, for example:

• with a bite of the tongue;
• when using a hard toothbrush;
• because of the cuts received during the dental treatment;
• when scratching the tongue with a chipped tooth or acute filling, as well as unsuccessfully manufactured prostheses and braces;
• when irritated with food or medications.

Sores after injuries are not so painful. As a rule, unpleasant sensations arise only when exposed to stimuli in the form of spicy, salty, sour, hot food. If the factor that caused the appearance of damage to the mucosa is eliminated, the healing will be rapid.

In the presence of chronic aphthous stomatitis, trauma can cause severe rashes.

Sores as a symptom of concomitant diseases

The third group of reasons why the tongue appears jaundice, is associated with common diseases. These include:

1. Necrotic gingivostomatitis is manifested by the appearance of sores on the oral mucosa, in particular, in the tongue. The cause for the development of the disease are viral infections, decreased immunity, allergic stomatitis, hypothermia. In addition to the formations in the language, the disease is accompanied by an unpleasant odor from the mouth, abundant salivation, increased temperature, a yellow-gray coating on the gums. Ulcers caused by gingivostomatitis have uneven, fuzzy edges, a greenish coating. They often bleed, than they deliver strong painful sensations.
2. When tuberculosis of the lungs , bacteria often enter the oral cavity, causing pathological effects on the tongue. At the initial stage, the mucosa is covered by small tubercles, which later turn into small sores, rapidly increasing in size. Sores in tuberculosis are loose and shallow, often bleed, their edges are uneven. Additional symptoms of the disease are fever and general malaise.
3. Pale treponema causes syphilis , and on contact with the mucous surface of the tongue during primary infection leads to the formation of a solid chancre. The latter is more often located on the back of the tongue, in rare cases - on its tip or side. Sores are absolutely painless, have a dense structure. Over time, the submandibular lymph nodes increase. The diameter of the chancro is 5-10 mm, but there are both small, about 1 mm, and large, more than 2 cm, ulcers. At primary infection, the healing period is 1 month, and if syphilis is a manifestation of secondary syphilis, the healing period is long, up to 4-5 months. After curing, scars in the form of asterisks remain on the site of the jaundice.
4. In 30% of cases, HIV is accompanied by the appearance of ulcers in the oral cavity. Most of the problem is located on the gums, but there are sores in the tongue, lips, sky, cheeks.
5. Malignant formations of from flat epithelial cells are more typical of men. At them they appear in 7 times more often, than at women. The cause is smoking, alcohol abuse, chronic mechanical trauma to the tongue, herpes and papilloma viruses.

On the photo of sore in the tongue with necrotic gingivostomatitis

There are three forms of the disease:

1. Papillary - in this case, ulcers appear over the mucous membrane of the tongue.
2. Ulcerous is accompanied by the appearance of bleeding wounds with uneven edges.
3. Infiltrative form of is manifested by pain syndrome. On the tongue there is a dense, hummocky infiltration, palpable. Often, the cancer affects the lateral walls of the tongue, in rare cases it occurs on the back, bottom surface or at the base. Additional symptoms at the initial stage are discomfort in the oral cavity. Subsequently, itching, burning, unpleasant odor, swelling of the face and neck. In later stages, the patient is difficult to talk and swallow food, the tongue begins to bleed.

Features of the location of the

Depending on the cause of the disease, the sores are localized in different places and have a specific appearance:

1. So, on the tip of the language, they often occur as a result of biting. The sore is in this case alone and causes unpleasant sensations only with direct exposure to it.
2. Similar symptomatology, but on the lateral areas of the language is characteristic for the cleavage of molars, improperly made or broken seal, mistakes in the installation of prostheses and orthodontic structures.
3. Side, as well as throughout the rest of the language can be located sores in malignant formations. In viral and infectious diseases, sores are most often located near the base of the tongue close to the throat, so they disturb the general state of health, cause discomfort during conversation and, especially, eating.
4. Ulcers under the tongue occur with herpetic stomatitis. You can distinguish between one and several bubbles in one place. The upper surface of the tongue is damaged by sores caused by any form of stomatitis, more often it occurs with thrush, which covers the vast space of the oral mucosa.

Therapy Methods

You should immediately consult a doctor to prescribe the appropriate course. Local therapy, directed to anesthetizing and accelerated healing of ulcers, as well as a general approach that eliminates the cause, is used.

A visit to a specialist is also necessary, because in this matter the doctor adheres to individual treatment, based on the age of the patient, the stage of the disease, the presence of contraindications and limitations.

In the treatment of sores on the tongue in different cases resorted to:

• antibiotics;
• antiviral drugs;
• immunostimulants;
• anti-tuberculosis drugs;
• anti-inflammatory ointments;
• antiseptics;
• anesthetics.

In the presence of sores in the language, it is necessary to treat them with anesthetic and antibacterial agents, which are produced in sprays, rinsing liquids and candies.

Popular in this group are Miramistin, Chlorhexidine, Hepilor, Rotokan, Furacilin, Strepsils, Chlorfillipt, Rivanol, Givalex, Orasept, Angilex.

Depending on the provoking factor, such drugs are prescribed:

1. Candidiasis stomatitis is caused by the spread of fungus, therefore, antifungal agents are needed for treatment. They include Lévorin, Nystatin.
2. To combat viruses, in particular, in the presence of herpetic sores , appoint Viferon, Zovirax. Gels are applied directly to the site of infection, since a huge accumulation of pathogenic cells is observed inside the vesicles. In more severe cases, when the disease is associated with the activity of bacteria, accompanied by fever and prolonged nature, prescribe antibiotics: Ciprolet, Amoxicillin, Azithromycin.
3. Gingivostomatitis is also treated with antibiotics, but antiallergic drugs are added during therapy. Necessarily appointed vitamins, high-calorie diet. Treatment is accompanied by removal of necrotic tissue under local anesthesia. Damaged areas are treated with antiseptics.
4. Treatment of sores caused by with injuries usually does not require specific therapy, except for local treatment with antiseptics and, if necessary, anesthetics. As an anesthetic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. They are taken orally according to the instructions. The most popular are Lornoxicam, Ketoprofen, Voltaren. For local anesthesia are good Holisal-gel, Kamistad, Lidocaine and Strepsils plus. To activate the work of immunity appoint Immunal, as well as complexes of vitamins.
5. With , the tuberculosis of the tongue is given a specific chemotherapy with rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide. Treatment of infectious diseases: tuberculosis, syphilis and HIV, are under the supervision of a doctor in the clinic. Therapy is usually lengthy, assuming an integrated approach.

Folk remedies for alleviating the condition of

Traditional medicine recipes are designed to alleviate the condition, but can not replace medical treatment. Most of the tips help to animate the foci of damage, stop the spread of bacteria and viruses, and speed up regeneration.

The following recipes will help ease the condition:

1. Good antiseptics consider chamomile, sage, yarrow, St. John's wort, berries of the viburnum. To prepare the broth, a tablespoon of dry herbs are added to 250 ml of water, which is brought to a boil and insisted in a warm place for 2-3 hours.
2. The wound healing effect of is inherent in the juice of aloe and calanchoe, calendula, oils from sea buckthorn and rose hips. Concentrated juices and oils are applied directly to the sores.
3. A universal tool for the treatment of sores is a solution based on salt, soda and iodine. The product has antiviral, wound healing and analgesic properties. You can prepare it from a spoonful of salt, a spoonful of soda and three drops of iodine on a glass of boiled water. This solution rinse the mouth cavity or make with it lotions. Less effective, but popular enough is hydrogen peroxide. She is treated directly by lesions by sores.

Prevention of

For prevention, a number of rules should be followed:

• to maintain oral hygiene;
• undergo an examination at the dentist and sanitize the oral cavity twice a year;
• is regularly screened on a fluorograph;
• to abandon bad habits;
• is balanced to eat;
• take vitamins and minerals;
• strengthen immunity.

No one is immune to the appearance of sores in the language, but with the constant maintenance of immunity at a high level, and also following the rules of oral hygiene, this problem can be avoided.