Inflammation of the tongue

Glossitis is a common problem. This inflammation of the tongue, which not only changes the appearance of the organ, but also gives the patient a lot of discomfort. That's why you want to start fighting with him as soon as possible.

Causes of inflammation of the tongue

The causes of the appearance of glossitis can be diverse. The most common ones look like this:

• viral and bacterial infections (including the herpes virus);
• mechanical injuries;
• burns;
• Candidiasis arising on the background of an imbalance in the microflora of the oral cavity;
• irritation caused by tobacco, alcohol, spicy or too salty foods, hot drinks;
• allergies (both food and external stimuli).

Very often the inflammation of the papillae on the tip of the tongue becomes a manifestation of more serious diseases:

• syphilis;
• aphotaz;
• flat lichen;
• erythema multiforme ;
• anemia and others.

Many experts glossitis refers to language changes that occurred against the background of avitaminosis or dermatosis, and natural anomalies in the structure of the organ.

Symptoms of inflammation of the tongue

Glossitis is such a disease, not to notice which is simply impossible. The main sign of it is a burning sensation in the mouth. It seems to the patient that he feels a foreign body in his mouth, but it is impossible to consider it. Other symptoms of glossitis look like this:

• because of inflammation, the tongue can swell sideways;
• increased salivation;
• the surface of the tongue becomes smooth;
• the tongue becomes bright red or burgundy;
• in the oral cavity appear small sores and wounds that can bleed.

Some patients suffer from the fact that they can not eat properly and speak - the tongue swells too much.

Treatment of inflammation of the tongue

To get rid of glossitis, first of all you need to eliminate the cause of inflammation. The most effective is complex therapy, which includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs and means to strengthen immunity.

It is possible to eliminate inflammations of the tongue with the help of antiseptics. Well proven means such as Furatsilin or Chlorhexidine . These are the solutions that are used to prepare rinses. In the most difficult cases, anesthetics are used to alleviate pain.

Treatment is carried out at home, hospitalization is not required. And so that glossitis does not disturb again, it is advisable to seriously improve immunity: review the diet, allocate sufficient time for sleep and walk in the fresh air.