In adults and children, sores and pustules on the tongue may appear from time to time. In some cases, they can be painful, in others they do not bother at all. Occasionally, purulent contents can stand out from them on their own. Sometimes you have to resort to dissection so that the purulent rod comes out. What methods of therapy will be prescribed depends on the causes of ulcers in the tongue. This article analyzes the most common diseases that provoke the appearance of a problem and effective methods of therapy.
Varieties of rashes
Depending on the disease that provokes the rash, the sores will differ in color, soreness, size, area of the tongue. Sometimes they can spread to the gums, throat, lips. If the abscesses are in the language of a fungal nature, then swelling is observed, mucus may appear, and soreness when pressed. If the pathology is caused by viral infections, subfebrile temperature, swollen lymph nodes are observed.
- Abscesses on the tongue and throat are white. Most often they are not painful. If you tryto squeeze out such a formation - pus or ichor may appear. In rare cases, there is pain when pressing on the abscess. If there is also a white coating of a curdled consistency, the cause of the pathology is candidal stomatitis. This disease is quite easily treatable and does not bother the patient after the course of treatment.
- Red blisters with purulent contents on the tongue. This may be a manifestation of an allergic reaction or a malfunction in the functioning of the endocrine glands. Sometimes such rashes indicate chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Transparent vesicles filled with pus on the surface of the tongue. This may indicate a manifestation of a herpes infection. This is a viral disease, the exacerbation of which begins most often with weak immunity, with colds, hypothermia, and chronic stress. Most often, short therapy with drugs like Acyclovir helps.
- Abscess under the tongue. It may appear one or more. If this abscess increases in size and hurts, it is a boil. Therapy of furunculosis on the mucous membranes requires medical intervention. Most often, a surgical dissection of the abscess is performed with the removal of the rod, since the boil itself will not go away.
- White dots on the tongue with purulent contents may indicate lichen, mucosal damage by some fungi, impaired bile outflow, chronic diseases of the intestines and liver. Most often, such rashes do not bring any pain to their owner. In order to accurately determine the cause of suchulcers in the tongue, you should undergo a complete examination of the body. After eliminating the pathology of the internal organs and strengthening the immune system, the problem will disappear by itself.
Reasons for the formation of ulcers and abscesses
List of reasons why ulcers may appear on the root of the tongue, under it, on the mucous membrane of the mouth, gums, throat:
- Decreased immunity. Candidiasis stomatitis, herpes, fungal plaque and ulcers appear. This process is almost always accompanied by a decrease in working capacity, chronic fatigue, lack of vitality. The patient appears lethargic, depressed mood. To begin with, you should undergo therapy with antimycotic drugs, and, if necessary, antiviral drugs. Then work on boosting immunity, establishing proper nutrition, avoiding work overload and physical overwork, taking immunomodulating drugs in a course.
- Violation of the integrity of the mucosa. This happens if the patient cuts or bites the tip of the tongue. If at the same time pathogenic bacteria get into the wound, a purulent formation develops. This is a common cause of ulcers on the tongue. For example, the patient ate seeds, and a piece of peel got into the wound or under the mucous membrane. This can cause the formation of a boil or abscess. A large abscess under the tongue is often formed precisely because of the wounds and the ingress of food particles into them. Another common occurrence is trauma to the cheek from the inside, which is subsequently accompanied by suppuration.
- Deviations in functioningorgans and systems of the gastrointestinal tract are often the causes of ulcers in the tongue. At the same time, the rashes are painless, the ichor is almost not released from them, but a plaque appears, as with candidal stomatitis. The tongue may be coated. Most often, after treating the problematic organ, the problem with rashes on the tongue goes away by itself without the use of any local treatment.
Methods of modern diagnostics
Most often, doctors use the following diagnostic methods:
- Scraping to determine the type of pathogen.
- Venous blood sampling to obtain information about the functioning of the liver, the presence of inflammatory and infectious processes in the body.
- Taking blood from a finger to determine the level of sugar.
- Smear test for certain STDs (if present).
If you suspect some serious pathology in the body, it is often necessary to conduct an MRI, CT, x-ray. If ulcers in the tongue are a consequence of a violation of the outflow of bile, polyps and other neoplasms in the intestines or fatty degeneration of the liver, a long and serious treatment is necessary.
Aphthous stomatitis: symptoms and treatment
This is one of the most common diseases that cause ulcers on the tongue. Aphthous stomatitis is a type of normal inflammation of the oral mucosa, accompanied by the appearance of rashes. Very often, ulcers affect not only the surfacetongue, but also the inner surface of the cheeks, palate, gums, throat surface. An exacerbation of the disease most often occurs during a period when the patient's immunity is lowered. This process is almost always accompanied by a decrease in working capacity, chronic fatigue, lack of vitality. The patient becomes indifferent and depressed.
Therapy of aphthous stomatitis is carried out in the following ways:
- Taking antifungal medications.
- In some cases, antiviral drugs are prescribed.
- Rinsing the mouth with healing decoctions.
- Mandatory intake of immunomodulators for prevention.
It is possible to completely cure acute aphthous stomatitis, but not its chronic form. Success in therapy will be considered a long period of remission and a decrease in the intensity of symptoms. Treatment should be carried out only under the condition of an integrated approach. These are mouth rinses, and the intake of various drugs (the name and dosage is reported by the attending dermatologist or infectious disease specialist), and indispensable preventive measures. The main one is to increase immunity to avoid recurrence of the disease.
Other varieties of stomatitis
Tolerance of stomatitis can be de alt with by a dentist, dermatologist, infectious disease specialist. This is a lesion of the oral mucosa, tongue and gums, which develops most often due to infectious processes in the oral cavity. To stop the symptoms, a complex therapeutic effect is needed.
How to treat an abscess in the tongue if it is caused by stomatitis? First you need to make sure the correct settingdiagnosis. With stomatitis, a scattering of small abscesses on the tongue from the side and top is most often characteristic. The bottom of the tongue is almost always clean.
For treatment, antiseptic mouthwashes are used. Good reviews has "Chlorhexidine". It is permissible to use folk remedies - decoctions and infusions of herbs that contain tannins and anti-inflammatory substances. This is chamomile, oak bark, celandine and others. In some cases, it is necessary to take antiviral or antibacterial agents.
Syphilis is the cause of ulcers in the tongue
Almost all patients consider syphilis a disease that manifests itself only on the surface of the genital organs. It's a delusion. There is a type of syphilis that is located in the oral cavity. White ulcers on the tongue are one of the main symptoms of this disease.
The reasons for its appearance may be as follows:
- Patient had an appointment with a dentist who treated without disinfecting instruments.
- A special risk group are doctors and nurses who are constantly in contact with sick people and can easily become infected themselves.
- Transmission by household means - through common dishes, a toothbrush.
- Injury to the mucosa if a pale treponema causing syphilis gets into the wound.
For the treatment of this disease of the oral cavity, bactericidal drugs are most often prescribed. To prevent the spread of the disease, treatment should be started immediately.
Thermal damage to the mucosa
Each of us at least once burned hot coffee, tea, first courses. For a burn, a temperature of about ninety degrees is enough. This is not boiling water, but insufficiently cooled liquid. Also, mouth burns often occur when eating hot solid food.
Due to thermal damage to the mucosa, you can get a second-degree burn. This will be expressed in the appearance of a painful blister on the second or third day after the injury. From the inside, it will be filled with ichor and pus. It is forbidden to pierce and otherwise influence it. After a few days, the pain will go away and the blister will subside on its own. To reduce the manifestations of pain and itching, you can rinse your mouth with infusions of herbs - oak bark, chamomile, saline.
Methods of treating inflammation and abscesses in the tongue
The most common causes of ulcers in the tongue have been described above. Treatment can take several directions:
- Immunity boost to prevent breakouts from reoccurring.
- Taking pills to stop an ongoing inflammatory or fungal process in the body.
- Rinsing the mouth with bactericidal compounds or healing infusions to relieve the patient of pain and itching.
Only a dentist or dermatologist can tell the exact name of the drugs and the required dosage after establishing an accurate diagnosis.
How to treat abscesses in the child's tongue? Children are prohibited from many drugs that are allowed for adults. They are more likely to develop side effectsfrom taking pills. For babies, bactericidal rinses or mild antibacterial drugs are more often used with a minimum of side effects.
Home treatments
Treatment of ulcers in the tongue at home is not a very complicated process. There are many traditional medicine recipes that are as effective as pharmacy medicines.
- Olive oil is an excellent healing component that will help restore the integrity of the mucous membrane. A simple recipe for ulcers on the tongue: mix a teaspoon of olive oil, the same amount of honey and one egg white. Apply with a cotton swab dotted on the site of the mucosal lesion. It relieves the symptoms of pain, itching, has a nourishing and moisturizing property.
- Potato juice is also useful for purulent lesions of the surface of the tongue. A small potato tuber should be peeled, then grated on a fine grater. Squeeze out the resulting mass and add a teaspoon of olive oil. You can do compresses on the tongue. At the same time, it should be protruding from the mouth during the procedure.
- Crushed burdock root can be used for treatment both fresh and dry. This wonderful plant has the ability to heal, restore the mucous membrane and disinfect the oral cavity. To obtain a decoction, you need to boil a tablespoon of burdock root in 200 grams of water for ten minutes. Rinse your mouth several times a day. You can add aloe juice or raw potato, usesuch a multi-component infusion follows immediately, as it quickly loses its medicinal properties.
Aloe and bee products from ulcers on the tongue
Bee products and aloe juice have long been famous for their healing properties in the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity.
- Honey and bee products are famous for their anti-inflammatory action. In order for honey to have a beneficial effect on the surface of the tongue, you should keep a teaspoon with a thick natural component in your mouth for five minutes. Honeycombs are also good in this regard. You should roll them in your mouth until completely dissolved. During this process, they additionally massage the gums.
- Aloe vera has long been famous for its healing properties. You should pick a few fleshy leaves and grind them in a blender. The resulting mass is applied to the area of the tongue. Do not swallow this remedy, as aloe juice can provoke indigestion. You can also do rinses: take a teaspoon of aloe juice and the same amount of fine s alt in a glass of water. Rinse not only the tongue, but the entire mouth.
