Stomatitis is the most common inflammatory disease of the oral cavity. It looks like small painful ulcers that occur for various reasons. It occurs in both children and adults and causes discomfort and pain during eating, talking.
Stomatitis
Stomatitis can be caused by many factors, such as:
- hygiene products(toothpastes, rinses), containing in their composition such an aggressive component as sodium lauryl sulfate. It dehydrates the oral cavity, as a result of which the mucous membrane becomes more sensitive to the action of damaging factors (for example, food acids) and more prone to the formation of ulcers. The results of studies in which patients used toothpastes without sodium lauryl sulfate showed that the incidence of stomatitis in them was significantly reduced, and if stomatitis did occur, it was less painful;
- mechanical(bite, scratch, ingestion of solid food), chemical or thermal injury
- unbalanced diet- stomatitis often occurs when there is a deficiency in food of B vitamins: thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine (B6) and cyanocobalamin (B12), as well as zinc, selenium, iron;
- non-observance of hygiene rules(eating unwashed foods, eating with dirty hands);
- smoking and drinking alcohol;
- stress;
- allergic reactions on some food products, especially buckwheat, wheat, citrus fruits, tomatoes, dairy products, nuts, chocolate, etc.;
- hormonal changes;
- genetic predisposition;
- action of bacteria, viruses, mycoplasmas;
- various diseases(oncological diseases, immunodeficiency states), side effects of chemotherapy, hypovolemic states (as a result of prolonged diarrhea, vomiting).
Types of stomatitis
Aphthous stomatitis
There are several types of stomatitis:
Also, stomatitis of the tongue is separately distinguished, which is manifested by a white-yellow coating on the tongue, the formation of gray spots, swelling of the tongue and, when the process is running, the formation of ulcers on it. Many people wonder how to get rid of stomatitis in the tongue, as this can be a lengthy process that requires a lot of patience.
In order to cure stomatitis of the tongue, it is necessary to combine medications with various mouthwashes at home.
How to quickly get rid of stomatitis
Stomatitis- the disease is quite unpleasant and, depending on the form, as well as on the patient's immunity, can last five days to two weeks.
And only the correct and timely diagnosis of the cause will allow you to get rid of stomatitis as quickly as possible.
The approach to treatment is complex, so therapy should include both local and general methods. Local therapy is mainly aimed at reducing pain, swelling and redness of the mucous membrane, disinfection of wound surfaces. General treatment is aimed at eliminating systemic manifestations such as hyperthermia, decreased appetite, general weakness, that is, the main task is to increase the patient's immunity.
At catarrhal stomatitis treatment mainly consists in rinsing the mouth with antiseptic solutions, following a diet and personal hygiene rules. Treatment of other, more severe forms involves taking various medications.
Dental gel "Cholisal"
In the treatment of stomatitis, the following drugs are used:
Folk methods of dealing with stomatitis
Many are interested in how to get rid of stomatitis at home. There are many methods of traditional medicine to combat this unpleasant disease.
For example:
At home, it is advised to rinse your mouth with a solution of soda, furatsilin, forest balm, chlorhexidine.
Furacilin
There is no single answer to the question of how and whether it is possible to get rid of stomatitis forever.
First of all, if you experience early symptoms of this unpleasant disease, you should consult a doctor.
He will prescribe the necessary medications, and also advise what activities can be carried out at home.
Prevention also plays an important role. It provides for compliance with the rules of oral hygiene, avoidance of all kinds of injuries to the oral mucosa, exclusion from the diet of spicy, highly acidic foods, getting rid of addictions, eating more vitamins.
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