A person's he alth can be determined by the state and appearance of the tongue. The presence of even minor pathological changes in it are considered symptoms of diseases of the oral cavity and internal organs. Often there are red pimples on the tongue. Often they lead to pain and discomfort. It is more difficult for a person to chew food and talk. The causes and treatment of this phenomenon are described in the article.
Reasons
To determine the factor that led to the appearance of red pimples on the tongue, you need to see a doctor. The specialist is able to diagnose and prescribe effective treatment. It is not easy to independently establish the reason for this, since there are many of them. Most often, red pimples occur on the tongue due to:
- Allergies. This may be due to a negative reaction to toothpaste or mouthwash. This means that the component present in the care product is an allergen. Another such reaction arises from certainproducts.
- Stomatitis. Red pimples on the tongue are one of the signs of this disease. Inflammation of the mucous membranes occurs when exposed to infection. If rashes occur due to insufficient hygiene, then this stomatitis is easy to eliminate. You just need to rinse your mouth with an antibacterial solution. But when the number of pimples still increases, it is recommended to see a doctor.
- Avitaminosis. Lack of vitamins negatively affects the state of organs and systems, including the oral cavity. Redness of the tongue, inflammation of the taste buds, most likely due to a lack of vitamin B.
- Granular pharyngitis. A disease in which there is inflammation of the mucous membranes of the larynx, often appears as a complication of a cold or sore throat. Probably the appearance of a red throat and red pimples on the tongue.
- Immune suppression. With a weak immune system, a red rash occurs at the root of the tongue.
Other reasons
If red pimples appear on the tongue, then the reasons may be different. They also appear because of:
- Digestion disorders. With dysbacteriosis due to the death of he althy microflora in the intestine, the absorption of nutrients is weak. The pathological condition often leads to acne on the root of the tongue.
- Glossita. This is an inflammatory disease that affects only the tongue, but not the oral mucosa. Appears with tissue damage by a poor-quality prosthesis, a broken tooth or other sharpsubject. Often the occurrence of pathology is associated with ignoring oral hygiene, digestive diseases, anemia, infection. With a mild form of glossitis, small red pimples form on the tongue, and with a severe form, purulent abscesses and phlegmon form.
- Candidiasis. The defeat of the oral cavity by the fungus appears with reduced immunity. When the disease occurs, the throat dries up, the appearance of white plaque in the oral cavity, acne on the tongue.
- Impetigo. This is an infectious disease of the skin, which appears from staphylococci and streptococci. The infection can also be on the tongue, resulting in blisters that fill with fluid.
- Pyogenic granuloma. Red pimples under the tongue or on it also appear with this benign vascular neoplasm. Granulomas are presented in the form of red tubercles formed from capillaries; they grow on those areas of the skin and mucous membranes that were previously injured.
- Exudative erythema. This inflammation, which is of microbial origin, affects the skin and mucous membranes. The sick person has bubbles and red spots on the tongue. As the blisters burst, ulcers appear that heal slowly.
- Scarlet fever. With this infectious disease, inflammation appears in the oral cavity. Red pimples appear on the tongue and tonsils.
Often, inflammation does not appear on the entire tongue, but on the taste buds. In the people, this pathological condition is called pip. There is swelling of the inflamed papillae, redness, when chewing appearspain.
What causes inflammation?
Inflammatory reaction provoked by:
- Chemical burns, which appear due to the penetration of harsh chemicals into the oral cavity.
- Chemical injuries from resorption of certain medications.
- Thermal burns that occur after hot food and drinks.
- Cuts with bones or other sharp objects.
- Injuries caused by braces and other orthodontic structures.
Symptoms
In addition to the appearance of red pimples, a person may feel pain, burning. It is usually unpleasant to chew food. There may be other symptoms depending on the disease. If you feel discomfort, you must take action to eliminate this deficiency.
Location
When large or small red pimples appear on the tongue, the doctor takes into account the localization of the rash to determine the cause. The doctor should be visited as early as possible so as not to start the disease, which can be serious. Before visiting the clinic, it is undesirable to brush your teeth and rinse your mouth. Then the doctor will reveal the full manifestation of the pathology, making it easier to make a diagnosis and choose a treatment.
Pimples can appear in the following places:
- On the tip of the tongue. Small red pimples usually result from an injury. First, there is swelling of the damaged area, and then a pimple jumps up. He will be sensitive to cold and hottouch.
- At the root of the tongue. Red pimples lead to pain and burning, complication of swallowing. This is usually how stomatitis and candidiasis manifest.
- On the sides. In these areas, rashes occur due to an infectious lesion of the oral cavity.
- On the underside. Pimples in this area are usually symptoms of the development of pharyngitis or tonsillitis. With these ailments, an increased body temperature appears and the lymph nodes increase.
If we are talking about herpetic sore throat, which comes from the Coxsackie virus, then red pimples appear not only on the tongue, but also on the tonsils, palate and lips. The disease is rarely diagnosed in adults, usually occurs in children. The child must be shown to the doctor, since special therapy is necessary to eliminate the virus. Treatment continues for 10 days. On the 3-4th day, pimples rupture, after which small ulcers remain, which heal over time.
Red dots appear with mononucleosis - an infectious disease that develops from the Epstein-Barr virus. The patient develops a fever, there is an increase in lymph nodes, pain during swallowing. If blood vessels are expressed in the tongue or hemorrhage is observed in the tissues, then there is a high probability that the functioning of the circulatory system is disrupted or there are liver pathologies.
Diagnosis
Usually, a doctor does not need additional examinations to make a diagnosis. It just needs to be inspected. He needs to know:
- About whenpimples.
- Has there been an allergy: taking citrus, chocolate, nuts, new hygiene products.
- Whether hot or rough food was consumed.
- What medications are taken.
- What illnesses in history.
In difficult cases of infectious stomatitis, a sowing of a pimple or saliva separated from the surface is prescribed. This is necessary in order to determine the type of microorganisms and their sensitivity to antibacterial agents.
Treatment
What to do when red bumps appear? If you can’t diagnose the disease yourself, then you need to contact an otolaryngologist or dermatologist. The doctor prescribes tests, and the results suggest optimal therapy.
Typically prescribed for treatment:
- Fungizon.
- Peridex.
- Nystatin.
These funds can only be prescribed by doctors, you should not use them at your own discretion. Self-medication causes unpleasant complications.
Traditional medicine
If pimples are due to injury or burns, then you can use effective traditional medicine:
- Decoctions of chamomile, sage and other medicinal herbs help. They perform mouth rinses.
- Vodka is used to cauterize pimples at the tip or root.
- A medicated paste is applied to the tongue to relieve inflammation.
Often these tools allow you to eliminatediscomfort in the mouth. But still, before using them, it is preferable to consult a specialist.
Prevention
To prevent the occurrence of red pimples on the tongue, you must follow simple rules:
- Maintain oral hygiene.
- Teeth brushing is done 2 times a day.
- Change your toothbrush every 4 months.
- Requires a he althy lifestyle.
- Need to give up bad habits.
- Take vitamin complexes periodically.
- It is necessary to limit the consumption of spicy and s alty foods.
- Once a year you should go to the dentist for preventive checkups.
Why does it appear in children?
Parents need to know how to treat red pimples on the child's tongue. Rashes may indicate:
- allergies;
- weakened immunity;
- avitaminosis;
- violation of organs;
- infectious diseases;
- pathologies of the oral mucosa resulting from injuries.
A common cause of a red rash is an allergy. Allergens can be foods, toothpaste, medicines. Often, red vesicles are a symptom of a herpes infection. With this ailment, rashes occur not only on the tongue, but also on the lips, cheeks of the child. Fluid-filled bubbles are painful when bursting.
Scarlet fever is an infectious disease that occurs in children. Languageturns red, small red tubercles appear on it. When the disease appears fever, chills, rashes on the body.
If the rash appeared from a minor injury, then you should not worry. But the child should be taken to the doctor when:
- red pimples all over the body;
- high body temperature;
- appearance of itching and pain in the mouth and tongue;
- inflammation and swelling of the lips, gums, tonsils;
- deterioration of the child's well-being.
Treatment of children
First, the child must be taken to the pediatrician. And after the examination, the doctor will refer you to the right specialist: an endocrinologist, an infectious disease specialist, a gastroenterologist. In case of an infectious disease, the child is placed in a hospital for isolation from others.
Treatment is performed depending on the cause of pimples:
- Antihistamines are effective for allergies.
- Digestive disorders - probiotics.
- Antibiotics and antivirals are prescribed for infections.
- With mouth injuries - antiseptics.
You should not engage in treatment without consulting a doctor. You can not give your child medication at your own discretion, as well as crush or pierce pimples on the tongue. Only with quality treatment will it be possible to safely get rid of such unpleasant symptoms.
