What to do if the herpes virus jumped on the tongue

Everyone knows the manifestations of herpes. Most common malignant "cold" bubbles appear on the mucous membrane of the mouth and on the lips, but sometimes herpetic eruptions occur in the tongue or under the tongue.

They are like small follicles, inside of which a cloudy liquid is concentrated.

What causes herpes rash?

Regardless of the location of the localization, the manifestations of oral herpes are most often caused by the virus of the same name, which is hidden in 9 people out of 10. Infection enters the body through the mucosal surface in various ways:

• through blood transfusion;
• from a pregnant woman - to a bearing fruit;
• through the smallest drops of saliva when talking, sneezing, kissing;
• when using common items of utensils, linen, hygienic supplies.

In the latent state, bacilli of herpes can not cause any external manifestations for years. However, the latent course of the disease does not exclude the infection of other people.

Contact with the mucous membrane or skin of a healthy person, type 1 herpesvirus can cause a bright outbreak of the disease, with typical external manifestations and worsening of the general condition.

Causes and factors provoking oral herpes

When infection with type 1 herpes, the incubation period lasts 1-26 days. During this time, the virus enters the nerve cells and internal organs through the bloodstream. Thus, the infection is "embedded" in the human genetic apparatus and is capable of remaining in the nerve fibers for life.

The presence of acquired virus does not mean that a person will necessarily experience the severity of his appearance. In order for the herpetic infection to become active in the tongue or on the oral mucosa, the following provoking conditions are necessary: ​​

• weakening of the body due to other viral or bacterial pathologies;
• decrease in the protective function of the body;
• acute or chronic stressful condition;
• physical or nervous exhaustion;
• prolonged exposure to low or high temperature air;
• deficiency of vitamins, strict diets;
• hormonal imbalance;
• physical injury or injury.

How to identify the problem in advance?

The precursors of the appearance of pimples in the language begin to disturb the patient until the end of the incubation period - 10-15 days after the introduction of the virus.

The tongue may feel burning and not itching. The general status of the organism also responds to the onset of the disease: weakness appears, subfebrile temperature may persist( 37.2-37.5 degrees).There is a worsening of appetite, nausea, tenderness in the mouth.

The peculiarity of herpes at the root of the tongue is that the pimples characteristic for this infection are hidden under the layer of epithelium and it is difficult to recognize them externally.

One of the symptoms of herpes is a yellow or white plaque or an inflamed edematous mucous membrane of the tongue. With the onset of inflammation, the mandibular lymph nodes enlarge and easily palpate.

With a light form of the disease, the bursted vesicles heal within 7-8 days, during the same period there are concomitant catarrhal symptoms. If the body is unable to actively resist a viral infection due to weakness, it may be a complicated course of herpes.

The patient is concerned about the increased saliva separation, elevated temperature to very high values ​​(39-40 degrees), strong muscular pain and general weakness are noted.

In severe form of the disease, rashes may spread to the scalp and face, possibly affecting the mucous membrane of the eyes.

On a photo of the bumps of herpes in the language

Strictly speaking, it is not necessary to talk about complete cure in case of infection with the herpes virus. The purpose of the therapy can be considered "taming" the pathogen for a long time so that the recurrence is repeated as rarely as possible.

In today's traditional medicine, antiviral drugs are used that can cope with the infection and minimize the duration of the disease. These may be tablets or ointments containing the active ingredient acyclovir.

This compound acts on the DNA struck by the virus, helping to break the further chain of distribution.

When treating herpes of the tongue, it is advisable to use local applications at the site of the rash, ointments or gels with acyclovir.

It is compulsory to perform sufficient oral care - periodic rinses with the addition of aseptics, medicinal herbal decoctions.

As a result of the use of drugs with acyclovir, the appearance of new herpetic follicles is suspended, the process of recovery is significantly accelerated. Antiviral drugs have the property of stimulating immunity, which also helps to cure as soon as possible.

To facilitate the general condition of the patient, pharmacies with antipyretic or analgesic effect are used. It is recommended that you drink plenty of water and take a multivitamin.

Treatment of herpes simplex will go faster if you take interferon preparations as an additional means. The "pushing" of immunity will enable the body to cope more quickly with a rash in the tongue.

Possible complications of

Herpetic vesicles in the tongue, even if they are treated incorrectly, can pass by themselves. But this will only say that external manifestations of infection will go away.

Consequences can be deplorable:

1. Through the oral cavity the disease will descend into the esophagus, it can affect the internal organs. The virus process can affect the trachea, bronchi, lungs, even the brain and liver. Such complications are called specific .Particular gravity such consequences of incorrect treatment are for children and pregnant women.
2. There are nonspecific complications - when other herbic and bacterial manifestations are added to the herpetic manifestations. In such situations, there may be the occurrence of pneumonia, meningitis, rheumatoid joint damage.
3. In some cases, the herpes can be transformed into an generalized version of , i.e.ability to affect significant areas of the skin.

The consequences of self-treatment will have to be fought for a very long time, and no one can guarantee good results after the therapy.

Often, herpes, manifested in the tongue, can give complications to the eye. This often occurs in cases where thorough hygiene is not observed and through the skin of the hand the pathogen will get on the mucous membrane of the eyes. In particularly severe cases, this can lead to vision loss and blindness.

Self-administration of antiviral drugs and non-compliance with dosage can lead a patient to allergic reactions, swelling of Quincke and development of intolerance to the active substance.

This complication is fraught with the fact that at future manifestations of virus activation treatment will be ineffective.

For the prevention of

Preventive measures, first of all, are aimed at general strengthening of the body. Maintaining a correct lifestyle, having enough outdoor activities, carrying out hardening procedures - these activities will help to avoid infection with the herpes virus or the activation of the pathogen.

In addition, it is recommended to be careful in dealing with people who have obvious signs of herpes rashes, as well as strictly follow the rules of personal hygiene. In the period of mass morbidity, it is better to avoid crowded places, use a face mask.

There is no specific anti-herpetic vaccine to date. You can recommend in the winter-spring period to conduct a course of vitaminization, to take immunostimulating drugs.

It should be remembered that even such seemingly useful tools can be dangerous in case of an overdose, therefore, before the appointment, the therapist's consultation is mandatory.

Herpes on the tongue is a common occurrence. Despite the seeming simplicity of treatment, only in the early stages of the disease it is possible to stop the spread of the virus and the occurrence of complications. Timely examination and examination of a doctor is an obligatory measure in the treatment of herpetic infection.

As even modern medicine does not have medicines in its arsenal that can stop this virus, only attention to one's own organism, timely preventive measures and a healthy lifestyle can contribute to a long-term remission.