Causes, symptoms and features of treatment of stomatitis on the cheeks

Stomatitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the mouth area, resulting in erosion, vesicles and sores on the mucosa. Over time, the symptoms become more pronounced and cause severe discomfort.

In medicine, not one form of stomatitis is distinguished, and each of them has its own symptomatology.

Stomatitis on the cheeks is one of the most common forms of the disease, the primary symptoms of which are ulcers, white plaque, pain syndrome and inflammation at the site of localization of sores in the mouth. Often, stomatitis is diagnosed in infants, although in adults it also develops frequently.

Stomatitis of the oral mucosa is not uncommon, but in order for the treatment to be successful and adequate, correct diagnosis is necessary, which is often difficult. This is due to the fact that similar symptoms can occur as a result of other pathologies.

What is the development of stomatitis on the cheeks?

Stomatous ulcers and sores can appear completely at everyone, they are localized on cheeks and other mucous oral cavity. There is a certain risk group, in which fall:

• people who are diagnosed with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• patients with drug or food allergy;
• asthmatics( speech on bronchial asthma);
• women in the age category from 50 to 55 years;
• patients with a history of angioedema.

The disease is manifested for various reasons, we note the most common:

• inflammation of an infectious nature;
• mucosal trauma;
• effect on alkaline and acid mucosa;
• decreased immunity due to treatment of a recently transferred disease( use of antibacterial drugs, antibiotics, glucocorticoids and cytostatics weakens the protective functions of the body) or during pregnancy;
• sexually transmitted diseases - HIV;
• neglect of hygiene rules;
• incorrect bite;
• bad habits;
• contact with a person who has been diagnosed with stomatitis;
• metabolic disorders;
• dysbacteriosis;
• improperly composed diet.

Forms of the disease - symptomatic diagnosis

Specialists identify 6 types of stomatitis, each of which can develop on the inside of the cheeks. Each form has a characteristic symptomatology:

1. Traumatic , with it there is reddening and inflammation of the mucosa, erosion and sores that bring discomfort, white coating on the cheeks, choking in the throat and mouth.
2. Candidiasis is also called thrush, it is characterized by a curd of curd structure, vesicles, pain and a feeling of weakness.
3. Aftosid , - appear ulcers that have a red color and a rounded shape. There is also swelling, a gray patch under which the epithelium dies off, followed by the formation of an infiltrate seal, the rejection of necrotic tissues and the healing of aphthae.
4. Herpetic .This form is characterized by the formation of vesicles, in the area of ​​which there is a constant itching, later they turn into ulcers and aphthae, there is a feeling of malaise, the body temperature rises.
5. The allergic form of is manifested in the form of redness, ulcers and inflammation on the cheeks, the sky and lips, often a purulent purulent attack. In addition, there is bleeding, fever, malaise and general weakness, as well as symptoms inherent in aphthous form.
6. Bacterial is accompanied by a slight plaque( yellow or gray tinge) or erysipelas with bubbles and bleeding.

In the photo, a sore on the inside of the cheek that is characteristic of aphthous stomatitis

General clinical picture of

With stomatitis on the cheek, ulcers and wounds appear from inside the mouth, which are covered with a white coating. Almost always the disease affects not only the cheeks, but also the tongue, the palate, the tonsils and the inner side of the lips.

Regardless of the form of the disease, there are symptoms that are inherent in every kind of stomatitis:

• appears on the mucosa with rounded jaggies;
• is inherent in a white or gray coating;
• redness and swelling in the affected area;
• pain.

Diseases with similar symptoms

Ulcers in the mouth and white coating on the cheeks can be a sign not only of stomatitis, but also of other diseases:

• of tuberculosis mucosa;
• of syphilis;
• of acute necrotic gingivostomatitis.

Often, this reaction is observed when irritating the mucosa, excessive consumption of sugar, the use of improper dental equipment, stress, trauma, lack of vitamins, folic acid or iron in the body.

Traditional and traditional medicine for the treatment of

The effectiveness of treatment depends on the timely response and diagnosis of the disease. The most favorable prognosis for the treatment of mild forms of pathology. There are cases when the use of special medicines is not required. So, if is diagnosed with bacterial stomatitis, then antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents are used, as well as drugs that increase immunity, in view of the fact that restoration of the body's protective functions speeds up the process of treatment.

Before starting treatment, it is necessary to establish the reasons for which on the cheeks appeared stomatitis ulcers, plaque and other symptoms characteristic of the disease. It is the analysis of the causes that makes it possible to diagnose the form of pathology and to use appropriate therapies suitable for each specific case. Only the attending physician should make a course of treatment and prescribe the dosage of the drugs.

A set of measures that is used to treat stomatitis in the mucous membranes of the oral cavity:

• oral intake of medications;
• use of rinses, compresses and ointments for topical treatment;
• application of laser therapy.

Initially, the patient needs to undergo a test and take the appropriate tests. If the bacterial form of stomatitis is diagnosed, the treatment includes the use of antibiotics, antiallergic drugs, as well as drugs that repair microflora and probiotics.

Treatment of stomatitis of viral origin occurs by enriching the body with vitamins, it is necessary to use antiviral and immunomodulating medications.

All drugs that are used for treatment should be prescribed only by the appropriate specialist, he must also set their dosage.

To treat sores on the cheeks, medicinal preparations can be used in the form of a spray( Bioparox, Proposol, Ingalipt).

In addition, Penicillin, Cefazolin, Grammidine, Amoxiclav and Cephalosporin are often used. Also, to relieve the condition, not only antibiotics, but also medicines that have antiviral and wound-healing effect( Methyluracil Ointment, Chlorhexidine, Solcoseryl) are needed, which can treat the wounds and ulcers inside the oral cavity.

To date, laser therapy has become quite popular. The effectiveness of the method allows you to see the result as quickly as possible. The principle of the technology lies in the impact on the location of the lesion by the laser beam. In addition, ulcers are disinfected, but they do not affect healthy tissues on the cheek.

As a result of this method of therapy, nerve endings on affected tissues are eliminated, and this avoids the onset of pain syndrome. There is no contraindication to the use of the laser, therefore it is almost always possible to carry out treatment in this way.

In addition to traditional medicine, you can use other therapies that are available for use in domestic conditions:

• it is absolutely necessary to rinse solutions based on antibacterial herbs;
• it is recommended to apply compresses to the affected areas of the mucosa;
• is also necessary to enrich the body with vitamins by consuming fruits or herbal preparations( for their preparation it is best to use calendula, sage, chamomile and sea buckthorn).

Many experts recommend using folk recipes to speed up the healing process of ulcers. Alternative medicine involves the use of medical compresses based on garlic and potatoes, a mixture of honey and carrot juice. For compresses, baking soda can also be used. It can also be used to rinse the mouth.

Stomatitis ulcers on the cheek can be removed with the help of folk remedies:

Preventive measures

To prevent the development of stomatitis and avoid recurrences in the future, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules:

1. It is necessary to contact a specialist if there are tooth injuries: chipped teeth, crown fractures,sharp edges and others. Such injuries can lead to trauma to the mucous with sharp edges of the incisors.
2. Daily brushing of teeth is required, in no case should it be missed during pregnancy and adolescence. In this case, you need to use not only the paste and brush, but also the dental floss.
3. In the case of braces, all the projecting parts must be covered with special wax so as not to injure the mucous elements of the structure.
4. Food should be revised. Thus it is necessary to refuse the use of products which can become the reason of an allergy, after all quite often it becomes the reason of a stomatitis. In addition, nutrition should be balanced( the body must be enriched with all the necessary nutrients) and timely.
5. Specialists recommend avoiding stressful situations.

Consequences of the disease

Stomatitis causes terrible discomfort when eating, which results in weight loss as a result. If it is a question of small patients, it can become the reason of braking of physical development.

A serious consequence of the pathology is the flow of stomatitis into the chronic form, which is aggravated by the attachment of a secondary infection.

Despite the fact that in general the forecasts are quite favorable, if the treatment is not started on time, diseases such as leukemia, diabetes mellitus and others can develop. Therefore, the treatment of the disease is better not to be put off in a long box, and at the appearance of symptoms, immediately turn to a specialized specialist.