Stomatitis is a disease in which the mucous membranes of the oral cavity are affected. The most common pathology for children, but often it affects adults. Despite the fact that stomatitis is common and occurs quite often, the reasons for its development are not known reliably.
Why and how does stomatitis develop?
The most likely factor in the development of pathology is the weakening of the immune system. Also among the reasons can be identified:
- violation of the rules of oral hygiene;
- infections (viral, bacterial, fungal);
- allergic reactions;
- diseases of the digestive system;
- traumatic factors, etc.
Beginning with mild irritation and burning in the mouth, the disease quickly progresses, leading to the formation of painful sores that are more often localized from the inside of the lips, cheeks, tonsils and soft palate. It is also possible to raise body temperature, increase lymph nodes, bleeding gums. If the disease is started, then it can go into a chronic recurrent form, and there is a risk of ulcerative and necrotic and gangrenous processes in the mouth.
How can you quickly cure stomatitis in the mouth of an adult?
Since there are several types of stomatitis (herpes, aphthous, ulcerative, etc.), to get rid of the disease quickly, you should first consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Depending on the type of infection in the mouth, the doctor can recommend antiviral, antifungal agents, antibiotics or other medications.
If there is a tendency to herpetic eruptions, the early onset of use of anti-herpes remedies (Zovirax, Valtrex, etc.) makes it possible to achieve the fastest therapeutic effect.
Also, when treating stomatitis, a gentle diet is recommended, excluding products that irritate the mucosa:
- containing a large number of acids (apples, tomatoes, citrus fruits);
- spicy, spicy dishes;
- pickles, marinades.
Also, you should give up alcohol, hot food and drink. With fungal infection, the ban also includes flour and confectionery. Food should have a soft consistency.
To as soon as possible cure stomatitis in the tongue, lip, you should rinse the mouth more often, which helps to remove inflammation, disinfection. For this purpose, the following tools can be used:
- herbal infusions (chamomile, calendula, sage);
- solutions based on pharmacy alcoholic tinctures (calendula, sage, eucalyptus);
- ready mouthwash for mouth (Dentix, Listerine, Asepta, Mexidol, etc.);
- baking soda solution.
With strong painful sensations, it is possible to use solutions with lidocaine, as well as other agents containing this anesthetic (for example, Kamistad gel ).
Helpful Tips
Recommendations on how to quickly cure stomatitis at home:
- To accelerate the healing of sores in the mouth, lollipops can be used to increase salivation. This contributes to irrigating the wounds with saliva, which gives
antiseptic and distracting effect. This action has a resorption in the mouth of honey. - Despite the pain, you can not neglect the cleaning of teeth during the period of illness. This will avoid joining bacterial inflammation of the gums, which is difficult to treat.
- If stomatitis is caused by a trauma or an allergic reaction, it is necessary to get rid of a traumatic cause or to exclude contact with a provoking allergen.
- To accelerate the healing, it is recommended to use products that promote better tissue regeneration (sea buckthorn oil, dogrose oil , vitamins A and E).