No one is immune from fungal infection of the oral cavity, regardless of age or sex. Infection of the body occurs against a weakened immune system. Candidiasis glossitis, in contrast to other fungal diseases, affects only the tongue.
To eliminate the pathological process, complex therapy is used, which includes the intake of specific drugs and vitamins.
Primary characteristic: causes and symptoms
Candidiasis is a viral disease caused by a Candida fungus. The latter is constantly present in the oral cavity. His activity is suppressed by the natural defense of the body. The weakening of the immune system leads to the fact that the pathogenic microflora begins to multiply rapidly.
Glossitis is characterized by a lesion of the tongue, on which the inflammatory process proceeds. The risk of developing the disease includes:
- elderly;
- young children;
- are pregnant.
In these categories of people due to various factors weakened immunity. Reduction of the body's natural defense also occurs against the background:
- of severe stress;
- frequent smoking;
- metabolic disorders;
- prolonged use of certain medications( especially antibiotics);
- of viral and other diseases;
- exacerbation of chronic pathologies;
- damage to the tissues of the oral cavity;
- immunodeficiency states( HIV, autoimmune diseases, treatment of tumors);
- deficiency of vitamins.
Infection with fungi occurs with direct contact with the carrier of the infectious agent: during kissing, using the same cutlery. Pathological microflora penetrates from the mother through the nipple into the mouth of children during lactation.
Also common pathways of infection include:
- consumption of contaminated food and water;
- blood transfusion;
- reusable use of medical instruments.
Treatment of candidiasis glossitis is somewhat different from the therapy of other fungal pathologies. Therefore it is important to know how the fungus manifests itself in the language.
After reactivation of the fungus, the patient's tongue swells. Its surface is covered with a curdled white substance that hides the red skin. A characteristic plaque is formed 1-2 days after the appearance of the first symptoms of glossitis.
As the fungal glossitis develops, the patient observes the presence of the following symptoms:
- itching and burning in the tongue;
- active salivation;
- unpleasant odor coming from the mouth;
- change in taste sensations;
- presence of small ulcers or blisters on the surface of the tongue.
A photo compilation that can be guided if there is a suspicion of candidiasis glossitis, but the symptoms are not so pronounced as to be sure:
Long-term development of the disease is accompanied by an active increase in the language, which causes the patient to have difficulty speaking.
The acute form of candidiasis glossitis also causes:
- rise in body temperature;
- decreased appetite;
- general weakness;
- attacks of nausea;
- headaches.
In children, the disease develops in a similar scenario. In view of the fact that the pathological process is accompanied by itching and burning sensation, the child becomes more capricious. In passing, the children are noted:
- increase in local lymph nodes;
- febrile state.
In the absence of treatment, the course of candidiasis glossitis becomes chronic. The disease in this form regularly recurs with the weakening of immune defenses.
Diagnosis and treatment
The development of fungal glossitis is accompanied by the appearance of symptoms characteristic of other diseases. Therefore, when choosing tactics for treating pathology, it is important to carry out diagnostic measures.
In addition to external examination of the area of the lesion, the doctor prescribes laboratory tests: 
- blood and urine analysis, the results of which allow to establish the presence of inflammatory process in the body;
- microscopic analysis of tissue taken from the affected area to determine the type of fungal infection;
- serological analysis conducted to identify specific antibodies that the body produces under the influence of the fungus.
Treatment is selected based on the cause of the disease and the scenario by which candidiasis glossitis develops. At the initial stage, sanitation of the oral cavity is necessary to create an alkaline environment. Then for the treatment of the oral cavity antifungal drugs are used:
- Clotrimazole;
- Nystatin;
- Decamine;
- Fluconazole and others.
To prevent the attachment of secondary infection, as well as to suppress the activity of fungal microflora, antiseptic treatment of the oral cavity is prescribed. The patient needs several times a day to rinse the affected area with solutions:
- Miramistin;
- Chlorhexidine;
- Furacilin;
- Rotokana.
In the presence of ulcers and cracks on the surface of the tongue, wound healing preparations Vinilin or Solcoseryl are used.
Such cracks require special treatment.
. It is possible to restore damaged tissues by treating the problem zone with peach, hips, sea buckthorn oil. To suppress general symptoms, antihistamines and pain medication are recommended.
To accelerate the treatment of the disease shows the use of vitamin complexes and immunomodulators to restore natural body protection.
The success of therapy depends on the characteristics of the patient's diet. During the period of treatment it is recommended to give preference to puree-like food and cereals, consisting of ground vegetables, fruits and protein products.
The appearance of the disease is avoided by regular hygienic measures. It is also recommended with a certain periodicity to rinse the oral cavity with a weak saline solution or tincture of chamomile.
In addition, to prevent the development of the pathological process can be if you constantly maintain the proper state of the immune system. To do this, it is necessary to eliminate the occurrence of vitamin deficiency and to lead a healthy lifestyle.
With the timely access for help to the dentist, treatment of candidiasis glossitis passes quickly and without complications. An important condition for successful recovery is the refusal to consume antibiotics. Antibacterial drugs adversely affect the state of immunity, in connection with which the activity of fungal infection increases.