Some forms of the disease can provoke the development of an abscess, and even a tumor of the tongue. Therefore, do not ignore glossitis, because the treatment to date allows you to quickly achieve good results, as well as prevent serious complications and consequences.
Glossitis in adults - treatment
For the appointment of adequate therapy, it is first necessary to establish the exact cause against which the disease under consideration could arise. After diagnosis, first of all, they begin to eliminate the provoking factor (pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, endocrine disorders, vitamin deficiency), and then begin treatment of the glossitis of the tongue.
An integrated approach includes such measures:
- Exclusion of any food that irritates the papillae, for example, spicy spices, hot drinks and dishes, pickles, sour citrus.
- The use of various antiseptics in the form of solutions for rinsing, applications, compresses, aerosols and sprays.
- Selection of high-quality toothpaste.
- Frequent change of toothbrush.
- Thorough cleansing of the surface of the tongue from the formation of plaque.
- Removal of areas of inflammation and necrotic tissue (if necessary).
It is worth noting that some forms of the disease do not need therapy. For example, the rhomboid and desquamative glossitis presupposes the treatment of the underlying disease, without the application of the above procedures. In severe cases, the only thing that can be required is laser burning of formations in the language.
Supplement the above scheme can be antifungal agents and antimycotic local solutions, if candidal glossitis is detected, and treatment does not help for a long time.
The most dangerous type of pathology is deep, it is subject to exclusively surgical operation.
Treatment of glossitis of the tongue with medicines
For the treatment of the described disease, many names of medicines are used, but only a small part is effective. Preparations for the treatment of glossitis:
- Chlorhexidine ;
- Furacilin;
- potassium permanganate;
- copper sulphide;
- Chlorophyllipt;
- Kamistad;
- Lidocaine;
- Vinisol;
- Actovegin;
- vitamins A and E;
- Chymotrypsin;
- Trypsin;
- Betacarotene;
- Fluconazole (Fucis);
- Milgama;
- Neurovitan.
Glossitis - treatment of folk remedies at home
Among folk methods, antiseptic decoctions or infusions of the following medicinal plants are effective:
- chamomile;
- sage;
- calendula;
- oak bark;
- juice of aloe leaves;
- plantain;
- leaves of willow;
- sea buckthorn juice ;
- mint;
- eucalyptus.
This list of phytochemicals should be used for the preparation of compresses, rinses, lotions and applications.
Recipe with tea tree ether:
- In a teaspoon of any vegetable oil, dissolve 10 drops of tea tree oil and mix well.
- To collect in a mouth the received liquid and to hold there (during 5-8 minutes).
Means for anesthetic effect:
- Make a strong water infusion of mint and eucalyptus. Grasses take in the same proportions, fill with a dry raw material glass to half and boil in boiling water.
- Hold the solution in the mouth for 10 minutes.
Prescription antiseptic:
- Prepare soda water: a teaspoon of the product per 100 ml of liquid.
- Dilute in it 15 drops of iodine and a quarter of a teaspoon of sea salt.
- Mix the ingredients well, hold the solution in the mouth for at least 5 minutes.
It is also recommended to use in the treatment of gifts of beekeeping - honey and propolis. As you know, they produce a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, and also contribute to the rapid regeneration of damaged glossitis tissues of the tongue. Honey can be simply kept in the mouth until it is completely resorbed, and with propolis lubricate the affected areas.