Ulcerative stomatitis

Ulcerative stomatitis is one of the severe forms of inflammation of the internal mucosa of the mouth.

Causes of ulcerative stomatitis

At the moment, it is impossible to accurately name the mechanisms and processes in the formation of ulcerative stomatitis modern medical science can not. The root causes vary and can be anything. Common causes of ulcerative stomatitis:

• microorganisms that carry the infection;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• weakened immunity;
• lack of vitamins;
• disturbed metabolism in the body;
• nervous breakdowns;
• malignant tumors;
• unstable hormonal background, its disturbances;
• anemia;
• injuries of the oral mucosa (scratches, abrasions, etc.);
• hereditary factor.

Less pronounced factors, which also can in their own way provoke ulcerative stomatitis:

• violation of oral hygiene;
• not everything is in order with the teeth (for example, caries);
• dysbiosis;
• low quality of dentures;
• allergy to any drugs;
• nicotine and alcohol;
• an allergy to certain foods.

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Symptoms of ulcerative stomatitis

As the ulcerative stomatitis begins to manifest itself - at first the redness appears in the mouth, which spreads to the entire mucous membrane. Then these reddenings begin to swell, the burning sensation is clearly palpable. When the patient did not notice this process in time and took no measures, small oval or round sores appear in their place. Typical for them color - gray or white, a red halo and a film from above are noticeable. The rest of the surface around them can look normal and natural. There is severe pain from sores, food is difficult. Typical places of appearance of ulcers with ulcerative stomatitis are cheeks and lips (in the mouth), under the tongue. The mild form of ulcerative stomatitis can be accompanied by one such ulcer. Severe form of ulcerative stomatitis - when the ulcers become large and deep. At the same time, severe pain prevents speech and food. Still often a lot of saliva is released, a plaque appears on the tongue, all this is accompanied by a bright red color of the oral cavity, vomiting after eating.

The most obvious symptoms of ulcerative stomatitis are:

• ulcers on the oral mucosa, which covers the gray coating. Most often accompanied by discomfort and pain, especially during meals. Ulcers have the property of overlapping, forming huge painful formations. If this disease spreads to the jawbone, then, perhaps, there will be an additional disease - osteomyelitis of the jaw;
• unpleasant odor in the mouth;
• burning;
• increased lymph nodes;
• weakness, headache.

Ulcerative stomatitis often appears in patients who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract, in whom there is a stomach ulcer and chronic enteritis. Diseases of the blood and cardiovascular system, infectious diseases, poisoning with salts of heavy metals can also become a prehistory of symptoms of ulcerative stomatitis.

Ulcerative stomatitis in children

Ulcerative stomatitis is widespread in children. Very few babies managed to avoid it. Children have all the same forms of ulcerative stomatitis as in the elders. The child's body and immunity is weaker than an adult and is therefore more prone to ulcerative stomatitis, which is why it is so important to follow the measures of prevention of ulcerative stomatitis in children.

Forms of stomatitis

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Catarrhal stomatitis

Catarrhal stomatitis is one of the most common forms of stomatitis. It is characterized by edema of the oral mucosa, painful sensations, increased salivation, white or yellow plaque, bleeding gums, bad breath.

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Ulcerative stomatitis

Ulcerative stomatitis is a more serious problem than the previous form described above. It appears as a neglected form of catarrhal, but it also happens independently of it. All oral mucosa is affected, the temperature rises to 37.5 degrees, accompanied by weakness, headache, swollen lymph nodes and their pain. Taking food is difficult and painful.

Aftozno ulcerative stomatitis

Aftozno ulcerative stomatitis is a complex form of this disease. It is with it appear jaundice, the so-called aphthae. They have a gray-white color with a narrow red rim. It is accompanied by poor health, temperature and pain from sores. There is an acute form of the disease, as well as chronic, in which there are periods of exacerbations and remissions, which in medical practice is called chronic recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

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Candidiasis stomatitis

Candidiasis is a fungal disease. His objects are small children and elderly people. Candidiasis causes fungus (often Candida), which is promoted by weak immunity, long-term treatment with strong antibacterial drugs, often appears in other chronic diseases. Burns in the mouth, larynx, accompanied by a white touch on the tongue and mucous membrane, flushing and bleeding of the mouth, an unpleasant aftertaste or lack of taste sensations. Candidiasis is contagious and transmitted by domestic and sexual path.

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Herpetic (herpes) stomatitis

Herpetic or herpes stomatitis all ages are submissive: from small to large. The disease is acute and chronic, it causes its herpes virus. With a mild form of the disease, small bubbles appear (several pieces), similar to ulcers-aphthae. In a severe case, multiple rashes appear on the surface of the mucous membrane, accompanied by swelling and inflammation, salivation increases, general malaise, toxicosis, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, discomfort and eating pain. An important feature of herpes stomatitis, as of any herpes-type illness, is not to destroy this virus, it remains with a person for life.

Diagnosis of ulcerative stomatitis

Modern doctors do not have the means to detect this disease. As a rule, a physician can only detect the presence of ulcerative stomatitis by eye. Another difficult time in the diagnosis of ulcerative stomatitis - this disease can be a symptom of more serious diseases.

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Treatment of ulcerative stomatitis

To cure ulcerative stomatitis, first and foremost professionally brush your teeth, remove dental calculi and get rid of soft plaque. When caries are present, it is also important to eliminate it immediately. Then the mouth is treated with antiseptic rinses. In five to ten days, this way you can get rid of catarrhal stomatitis. In the event that it is transformed and acquires symptoms of ulcerative or aphthous-ulcerative stomatitis, then local treatment is not enough, it must be combined with the general one. Medical assistance then, in addition to all of the above, includes the implementation of special antiseptic procedures.

When the patient has herpes stomatitis, the treatment is additionally treated against viruses. In the situation with candidiasis stomatitis - antifungal drugs are prescribed. When stomatitis is caused initially by another disease (for example, problems with the stomach, intestines), first treat the underlying cause.

Ulcerative stomatitis is most often treated with hydrogen peroxide, a solution of potassium permanganate, use drugs such as "Stomatidin", antimicrobial sprays, for example, "Oracept." This is a local treatment. As for the general, it is necessary to eliminate the root cause of the disease, as well as to promote immunity. Usually the doctor in such cases appoints to take all kinds of vitamins and minerals, antibiotics, antihistamines, sulfonamide drugs, calcium chloride.

To eliminate pain, ointments and powders are used, rinsing with novocaine solution.

Alternative methods of treatment of ulcerative stomatitis

Some of the alternative treatments for ulcerative stomatitis are recommended even by official medicine. So, the wonderful effect has calendula - it has a strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect, it heals well. Another great antiseptic - chamomile - is widely used by both the people and doctors.

Apply onion and garlic compresses: finely chopped onions and garlic wrapped in cheesecloth and put into sore places.

With stomatitis, rinses with various infusions are helpful. Insist crushed oak bark, walnut leaves, chamomile inflorescences, flax seeds, sage leaves, burdock roots and much more.

In addition, alternative medicine provides methods of treatment when alternative means can not only rinse, but also take inside. Decoctions of rosehips, which is rich in vitamins and other substances useful to the human body, strengthen the immune system, eliminate inflammation, prevent and destroy harmful bacteria. However, in the case of candidal and herpetic stomatitis, herbal remedies, although they do wonders, will not help, because antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and immunodimodifying pills to fungi and viruses do not harm.

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Diet for ulcerative stomatitis

During periods of exacerbation of stomatitis, the patient is advised to eat chopped food so as not to injure the mouth mucosa in addition. To a patient with ulcerative stomatitis it is important not to use acute, hot, cold, sour, rough - in a word, what can additionally harm the already irritated surface. Food should be high-calorie and rich in vitamin C.

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Prevention of ulcerative stomatitis

The cornerstone of prevention of ulcerative stomatitis is to observe the rules of oral hygiene. Brush your teeth twice a day, visit the dentist twice a year - these are the main points. It is important to ensure that the oral cavity is not injured, for example, when braces or dentures are used.

An effective step for the prevention of ulcerative stomatitis will be the detection of foods that cause allergies. To do this, you can conduct special tests. It is not recommended to take crispy, salty, spicy and spicy food, as all this can injure or irritate the oral mucosa. If there is a risk of ulcerative stomatitis, it is better to refrain from juices from tomatoes and oranges, alcoholic beverages. In addition, it is always necessary to monitor vitamins and macronutrients, since ulcerative stomatitis often occurs repeatedly during the weakening period.

Ulcerative stomatitis is a tricky thing, you will peregolish once, and for the rest of the time there is a risk that the disease will recur again. Therefore, it is so important to try to adhere to simple rules for the prevention of ulcerative stomatitis.