An imbalance in the microflora of the oral cavity leads to the development of inflammation of the oral mucosa. At the same time, painful sores may appear on the inside of the cheeks and lips, which cause discomfort during meals. This disease is called stomatitis and requires timely treatment.
Stomatitis in adults: causes
Stomatitis is a common disease, so everyone should know its signs and treatment in adults. The microflora of the oral cavity reacts sharply to the slightest irritants. Inflammatory processes on the oral mucosa are a reaction from the immune system to the action of pathogens.
Stomatitis in adults can be caused by the following reasons:
Pathogenic microorganisms and fungi are constantly present on the human mucosa. Normally, they do not cause any discomfort. Dysbiosis of the oral cavity or intestines causes a violation of the microflora and leads to an increase in the number of certain groups of bacteria or fungi, which, in turn, causes stomatitis.
Proper nutrition is essential for good health. The disease often develops against the background of a deficiency of B vitamins, as well as some trace elements. Also, the disease can be caused by trauma to the oral cavity during meals. The reason is the use of too hot or too cold foods, damage to the mucosa by hard foods, such as fish bones or breadcrumbs.
Violation leads to a violation of the microflora. With insufficient hygiene, there is a rapid growth of pathogenic microorganisms that cause disease. Too much use of toothpaste containing lauryl sulfates and rinses also harms the health of the oral cavity. This causes excessive drying of the mucous membrane and leads to its inflammation.
Symptoms of the disease
Signs of stomatitis that appears in adults are as follows:
The acute form of the disease is accompanied by a significant increase in body temperature and an increase in the size of the lymph nodes.
Types and features of the disease
Doctors distinguish several types of the disease, depending on the cause of its development:
- aphthous stomatitis;
- herpetic;
- allergic stomatitis;
- candidiasis type disease.
The aphthous form of the disease is caused by microorganisms that are contained in the oral cavity. In this case, small sores, called aphthae, are formed, which cause severe discomfort to the patient. The aphthous form is accompanied by fever, burning sensation and pain while chewing food.
The herpetic form is caused by the herpes virus. To treat this form of the disease, antiviral drugs are used to combat adenoviruses and the herpes virus.
An allergic type of inflammation is caused by the action of an allergen. most often observed in adults, in this case, specific treatment is not prescribed, since after contact with the allergen is eliminated, the disease goes away on its own.
The candida form of the disease develops due to an excessive increase in the population of Candida fungi that are present in the body of every person. At the same time, a white coating appears on the mucous membrane of the cheeks and tongue, which can be easily cleaned.
Knowing what happens, it is very important to correctly diagnose the disease and start treatment on time in adults.
Treatment in adults
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to visit a doctor who will determine the type of disease. Treatment is carried out after determining the cause of the disease.
If a bacterial infection is present, treatment is with antibiotics. The oral cavity is treated with antibacterial creams or ointments.
In herpetic forms of the disease, antiviral drugs are taken and the oral cavity is treated with special antiviral ointments. To increase the immune defense of the body, the doctor may prescribe a vitamin-mineral complex.
Allergic stomatitis is treated by taking allergy medications and symptomatic treatment. With this form of the disease, drugs to relieve inflammation are not taken, since the disease goes away on its own, after the elimination of the allergen.
With stomatitis of any type, symptomatic treatment is indicated, which includes the use of antipyretics and painkillers, in case of severe fever and pain.
To reduce inflammation, rinses are used, which help speed up recovery and reduce discomfort.
In pharmacies, you can buy medicated rinses, depending on the form of the disease. At home, decoctions of medicinal herbs are used to relieve inflammation and reduce discomfort.
- Rinsing the mouth with soda is indicated for candida-type stomatitis.
- A decoction of chamomile is a good antiseptic and is indicated for any kind of stomatitis to relieve inflammation.
- Oak bark is distinguished by its antiseptic and astringent properties and is often used as a decoction for rinsing the mouth with stomatitis.
Violation of the microflora in stomatitis can have a negative impact on the violation of the intestinal microflora. In some cases, after removing the inflammatory process, the doctor may prescribe probiotics - drugs that are used to restore normal microflora.
Preventive measures
Stomatitis rarely appears on its own. Usually, there are some prerequisites for the development of the disease, for example, indigestion or a decrease in immunity. Simple preventive measures will help to avoid the development of the disease.
To prevent the disease from becoming chronic, it is important to seek help from a specialist in time and carefully follow his recommendations.
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