Stomatitis causes

Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth is called stomatitis. In fact, it is a reaction of the body's defenses to various external stimuli. Therefore, this pathology is usually caused by people with low immunity. Until now it has not been possible to find out why the stomatitis is developing specifically - the causes of the disease are reduced only to theories and predisposing factors.

The mechanical causes of stomatitis

Any injury to the oral mucosa can trigger inflammation due to penetration into the wound of pathogenic microbes. Damage usually occurs in such cases:

• cheek bite;
• a scratch with a crown, dental fragments or a prosthesis;
• traumatization with a fish bone, nut, biscuit;
• burn.

Normally, small abrasions in the mouth should heal quickly, and stomatitis occurs with the accompanying adverse conditions:

• smoking;
• non-observance of personal hygiene rules;
• prosthesis or crowns of poor quality;
• use of toothpaste or rinse aid with lauryl sodium sulfate;
• taking medications that reduce the production of saliva;
• too frequent brushing of teeth (more than 2 times a day).

Wrong diet as the cause of stomatitis

For the normal functioning of the immune system, maintaining the balance of microflora on the mucous membranes, it is important to have sufficient intake of the following substances into the body:

• zinc;
• folic acid;
• iron;
• vitamins of group В - В1, В12, В6, В2;
• selenium.

If a person receives less of these compounds from food, the composition and properties of saliva change, which has the potential to multiply conditionally pathogenic microbes and, subsequently, the appearance of the described disease.

Also, eating disorders and the causes of aphthous stomatitis can consist in the consumption of foods that contain irritants and cause an allergic reaction. Often it develops after such products:

• tomatoes;
• citrus;
• apples;
• pineapples;
• figs;
• strawberries;
• cereals, especially buckwheat, barley, oatmeal;
• mollusks;
• cheeses;
• soybean;
• milk;
• mustard;
• vinegar;
• chocolate;
• nuts and seeds.

Causes of frequent stomatitis

As a rule, this problem is caused by:

• oncological diseases with a tumor in the face, neck;
• HIV infection;
• anemia.

There are other causes of chronic recurrent stomatitis:

• prolonged bouts of vomiting or diarrhea with severe dehydration;
• fever;
• susceptibility to emotional distress, stress or depression;
• blood loss;
• hormonal imbalance in women, especially with menopause;
• genetic predisposition.

Also considered pathology is often found in diseases of the digestive system, in particular - gastritis and colitis. In addition, among the common causes of stomatitis in the mouth and tongue are indicated helminthic invasions.

It should be noted that the listed factors and diseases are only provocative external circumstances that can promote the formation of wounds and ulcers on the mucosa. The true cause of pathology is the inadequate production of protective cells by the immune system. Because of this, erosive lesions in the oral cavity do not heal, as should occur under normal conditions. In addition, there is an imbalance in the microflora, in which conditionally pathogenic bacteria begin to proliferate actively. In a person with a properly functioning immune system, their rapid growth is suppressed, and the ratio of different types of microorganisms remains within the established limits.

Therefore, it is advisable to start the search for the cause of stomatitis by checking the work of immunity.