Stomatitis in adults - causes and treatment

Stomatitis - inflammation of the oral mucosa. This is a protective reaction of the immune system to various stimuli. Whatever the reason for the appearance of stomatitis in adults, treatment and prevention of complications should be done immediately after the appearance of the first symptoms, otherwise a secondary infection may join.

Causes of stomatitis in adults

The main reasons for the appearance of stomatitis in adults are bacteria, mycoplasmas and viruses. They almost always are on mucous, but do not cause irritation. Their reproduction begins with the addition of additional provoking factors - malnutrition, violation of personal hygiene rules, oropharyngeal diseases and much more.

Thermal, chemical or mechanical trauma is a common cause of frequent stomatitis in adults. It can be:

• scratch on the tooth fragment or the sharp edge of the crown ;
• cut cheeks with solid food (nuts, dried fish, breadcrumbs, etc.);
• Burn from hot food.

The cause of chronic stomatitis in adults can be the use of toothpaste, which contains sodium lauryl sulfate. This substance can significantly reduce salivation. This will provoke dehydration in the oral cavity, because of which the mucosa becomes vulnerable to the effects of irritants.

The causes of permanent stomatitis in adults are various diseases of various organs and systems. It can be:

• oncological diseases of the nose, neck, throat;
• colitis, gastritis and helminthic infestations;
• HIV;
• diabetes;
• bronchial asthma;
• anemia.

Antiviral drugs for the treatment of stomatitis

Medicamentous treatment of stomatitis in adults should start with the use of antiviral agents. You can use both ointments and tablets. The best antiviral drugs are:

• Levorin;
• Dactarine;
• gel Miconazole;
• Mycosis;
• Acyclovir;
• Oksolinovaya ointment.

Means for epithelial healing

In the treatment of allergic, bacterial, chronic and any other stomatitis in adults, it is necessary to take funds that accelerate the healing of the epithelium. It is best to use such drugs as:

• Solcoseryl is a dental paste that quickly improves the trophic and stimulates the process of tissue regeneration;
• Carotoline - an oily solution intended for external application, well restores the mucous membrane;
• Vinilin - helps to cleanse wounds, excellent acceleration of tissue regeneration and has antiseptic effect.

With fungal stomatitis, it is best to treat the ulcers with Nystatin ointment. Also, the mouth area should be caressed with a soda solution. After the disappearance of acute symptoms and severe soreness, the epithelizing agent Solcoseryl-gel must be used.

Painkillers for the treatment of stomatitis

If the pain of ulcers during stomatitis severely hampers the patient, you can use local anesthetics. Well help with this disease:

• Anestezine;
• Hexoral tablets;
• Benzocaine;
• Lidocaine Asept;
• Lidochlor.

To treat traumatic stomatitis in the first stage of treatment, it is necessary to eliminate the traumatic effect. For example, if it is associated with unsuccessfully put crown, it should be removed. After that, all patients are prescribed rinsing with any antiseptic solution. To eliminate the pain syndrome in this case, both medicinal preparations, and the Kalanchoe juice or the decoction of chamomile pharmacy are used.

For any form of stomatitis, vitamin therapy is indicated. It is necessary to improve immunity. The best immunostimulating drugs are:

• Cycloferon;
• Polyoxidonium;
• Immunal.