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How to treat inflammation of the tongue

Glossitis – inflammation of the tissues of the tongue. It happens both surface and deep. Can be an independent disease, but often it is a symptom of some General disease of the organism. Distinguish more than a dozen forms of this disease, as requiring surgical intervention (abscess, deep) and non-congenital disorders that do not require treatment. Glossitis is characterized by a change in the color and size of the language, its a burning sensation, difficulty in chewing, speech and swallowing.

You will need

- antibiotics;
- anti-inflammatory drugs;
- antiseptic;
- rosehip seed oil, an oil solution of vitamin A, "Vinizol";
- medicinal herbs.

Instruction

The appearance of the above symptoms, immediately consult a dentist, who after examining the condition of the tongue, will prescribe the necessary analyses for revealing of system disease.

Treatment begins with eliminating the source of infection. Used antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, immunocorrector prescribed by the attending physician.

For disinfection, use antiseptic solutions furatsilina, potassium permanganate, chlorhexidine in the form of applications, rinses, baths. Also used anesthetics, optionally in combination with preservatives – lidocaine, etc.

To accelerate tissue regeneration use of an application with the rosehip seed oil, an oil solution of vitamin A or betacarotene, "Vinizol", etc.

Ulcerative glossitis of an application apply with a proteolytic enzyme that destroys necrotic plaque. The Horny layer is removed by surgery.

Be sure to observe oral hygiene – brushing teeth twice a day with quality toothpaste. Eliminate the meals which acts irritatingly on the mucous membrane of the tongue, do not abuse Smoking and alcohol. Visit your dentist regularly.

Not cancelling drug treatment, use, also recipes of traditional medicine. This will help to cope with the disease, especially in the catarrhal form of glossitis. Spend rinse decoctions and infusions of herbs that have anti-inflammatory, wound healing properties. It is chamomile, sage, bedstraw, celandine. Helps potato juice, horseradish juice, cabbage, carrot juice.

Note

The causes of glossitis can be iron deficiency anemia, syphilis, erythema, ringworm, deficiency of vitamin B. a Complication of the disease may be swelling and purulent fusion of soft tissues throughout the oral cavity and neck.

Useful advice

Avoid injury to the tongue, like hot food, and mechanical damage of dentures or the sharp edge of broken tooth. Places of injury are the ideal environment for the development of infection, and consequently, of the glossitis.