Glossitis: Symptoms and Treatment
The main sign of glossitis is that a person experiences pain when eating, during a conversation and even with a light touch. The tongue changes color, is surrounded and slightly moistened. Noticeable of its puffiness. With the appearance of ulcers and erosion, pain is greatly increased. Symptoms and symptoms are always different. They depend on the reason, against which the disease developed.
Glossite surface .Inflammation is observed on the mucous membrane of the tongue due to the manifestation of stomatitis. The tongue always has a red color, swelling and plaque is visible, in movement it is limited, dense. Often the patient loses taste sensations due to the burning sensation. The saliva is liberally separated.
Glossite deep .Inflammatory process is localized in the thickness of the tongue in the form of phlegmon or abscess. Often reaches the bottom of the mouth, can even cause inflammation in the neck or chin.
Description
Inflammatory glossitis occurs independently as a result of a trauma to the tongue. The tongue can be injured by a corner of the destroyed tooth, denture, hot tea or chemical irritant. This includes poor quality oral hygiene, alcohol abuse or smoking.
Often, glossitis occurs as a concomitant disease in blood or stomach diseases, hypovitaminosis, diphtheria, measles and scarlet fever. The tongue is a participant of all pathological processes occurring on the oral mucosa( stomatitis, allergic reaction, red lichen).
Desquamative glossitis. He appears with a disease of blood, pregnancy, infectious diseases, lesions of the intestinal tract.
Rhomboid glossitis. This is an anomaly of the tongue, usually occurs with diseases( chronic) of the digestive system, with reduced acidity of gastric juice.
Slight glossitis. Its causes are not fully understood yet. Most experts believe that these reasons are associated with the influence of irritating factors of local importance, with candidiasis, which can occur when taking antibiotics for a long time.
Folded glossitis. He does not require treatment and complaints, too, does not cause. But the language has an unusual appearance. But this species is often combined with glossitis desquamative.
Glossitis is acute or chronic. A chronic form occurs if the underlying disease is not treated or the traumatic factor persists for a long time. For example, hot food, spicy food, smoking, daily and excessive consumption of alcohol, etc.
If the body lacks vitamins, then glossitis will depend precisely on the missing vitamin body. Lack of vitamin A - there will be dry mouth, there will be a coronation of the epithelium, the cracks will heal for a long time and painfully.
If there is a lack of vitamin B12, the epithelial cover will gradually thin out, the tongue will become bright, lacquered. When exposed to irritants, severe pain will occur.
If there is a lack of vitamin C on the tongue mucosa, characteristic blood vessels will appear.
Diagnosis
It is possible to establish the diagnosis of glossitis on the basis of data obtained in the laboratory. This blood test is bacteriological, immunological, histological, cytologic or biochemical.
Treatment of disease
If treatment of glossitis is delayed, then a swelling of the tongue may occur, breathing will be difficult. At the first signs it is necessary to begin treatment. It must be directed to the underlying disease or to the elimination of the damaging factor.
Immediately it is necessary to exclude irritating food. Rinse the mouth with antiseptic solutions. You can use furatsilinom, potassium permanganate or chlorhexidine. Aqueous solutions of anesthetics help to remove pain.
If ulcers or erosion occur, fibrin or necrotic plaque is removed daily. Do this with a cotton swab. After the surface of the tongue is covered with an antiseptic solution.
To accelerate the healing process, applications with solcoseryl in the form of an ointment or jelly will help. But with pronounced hyperkeratosis, the doctor's help will be needed. Horny areas are removed by surgery.
Prevention
The prevention of glossitis is thought, as a rule, by those people who already once fell prey to this disease. Secure yourself from the disease simply. It is necessary to forget about smoking and alcohol, to remove from the diet rough food. It's necessary to eat properly, but without sharp and hot food. The main condition is observance of competent hygiene of the oral cavity and regular visits to the dentist. There should not be even the slightest irritation from dental removable dentures on the mucous membrane of the tongue. It is important to treat diseases that provoke the appearance of glossitis in a timely manner. Take vitamins and monitor their content in the body using blood tests.
Folded glossitis. He does not require treatment and complaints, too, does not cause. But the language has an unusual appearance. But this species is often combined with glossitis desquamative.
Glossitis is acute or chronic. A chronic form occurs if the underlying disease is not treated or the traumatic factor persists for a long time. For example, hot food, spicy food, smoking, daily and excessive consumption of alcohol, etc.
If the body lacks vitamins, then glossitis will depend precisely on the missing vitamin body. Lack of vitamin A - there will be dry mouth, there will be a coronation of the epithelium, the cracks will heal for a long time and painfully.
If there is a lack of vitamin B12, the epithelial cover will gradually thin out, the tongue will become bright, lacquered. When exposed to irritants, severe pain will occur.
If there is a lack of vitamin C on the tongue mucosa, characteristic blood vessels will appear.
Diagnosis
It is possible to establish the diagnosis of glossitis on the basis of data obtained in the laboratory. This blood test is bacteriological, immunological, histological, cytologic or biochemical.
Treatment of disease
If treatment of glossitis is delayed, then a swelling of the tongue may occur, breathing will be difficult. At the first signs it is necessary to begin treatment. It must be directed to the underlying disease or to the elimination of the damaging factor.
Immediately it is necessary to exclude irritating food. Rinse the mouth with antiseptic solutions. You can use furatsilinom, potassium permanganate or chlorhexidine. Aqueous solutions of anesthetics help to remove pain.
If ulcers or erosion occur, fibrin or necrotic plaque is removed daily. Do this with a cotton swab. After the surface of the tongue is covered with an antiseptic solution.
To accelerate the healing process, applications with solcoseryl in the form of an ointment or jelly will help. But with pronounced hyperkeratosis, the doctor's help will be needed. Horny areas are removed by surgery.
Prevention
The prevention of glossitis is thought, as a rule, by those people who already once fell prey to this disease. Secure yourself from the disease simply. It is necessary to forget about smoking and alcohol, to remove from the diet rough food. It's necessary to eat properly, but without sharp and hot food. The main condition is observance of competent hygiene of the oral cavity and regular visits to the dentist. There should not be even the slightest irritation from dental removable dentures on the mucous membrane of the tongue. It is important to treat diseases that provoke the appearance of glossitis in a timely manner. Take vitamins and monitor their content in the body using blood tests.
