Where do sores on the tongue come from?

Language problems are not so common, but if they do, it is difficult to ignore them. Sores on the tongue cause a lot of inconvenience, because even simple chewing of food becomes a challenge. It happens that the resulting ulcers go away on their own, but in some cases they not only do not go away, but also begin to spread throughout the oral cavity.

Reasons for the appearance of sores on the tongue

There are many reasons why sores may appear on the tongue, including:

• Aphta Bednar's childhood disease. Such sores are characterized by a bloom of light yellow color, and the basic factor in the formation of such sores is poor oral hygiene.
• Stomatitis of candidal origin (fungal). Or a simple thrush. The sores that appear for this reason are always white. In addition, a white coating is noticeable on the tongue and in general throughout the entire oral cavity. This disease is much more common in children, but adults are no exception.
• Stomatitis. This sore is usually in the singular. However, there are cases when their number can be two or three. In any case, the central part of the ulcer is covered with a white or grayish-yellow film.
• Aftoz Setton. Before the appearance of the ulcer, compaction is first observed. The ulcers formed in such places are dense, with raised edges. Inflammation occurs inside the sore. These sores are very painful and can be located not only on the tongue, but also on the inside of the cheeks and lips. This disease is very severe, and the sores themselves may not go away for several months.
• Aphthous stomatitis. Often this ailment turns into a chronic stage and its course can pass for years, calming down for a while. The sores are small and can appear not only on the tongue, but also in any part of the oral cavity. They are painful and bring a lot of unpleasant sensations. The patient becomes painful to chew food, and in some cases even to talk. If the healing of the ulcer takes a long time, then a scar will most likely remain in the place of the sore. The normal healing time for aphtha is a week, but with negative factors, when the sore is mechanically damaged, for example, the healing time can take a whole month.
• Herpetic stomatitis is expressed in a large number of small sores, which in their appearance resemble herpes sores on the lips. They have no clear boundaries, and the base of the ulcer is gray in color. A frequent place of dislocation of sores is the palate and the lower part of the tongue. The healing process lasts on average 7-10 days, and after they disappear, no scars remain.

In some cases, the reason for the formation of ulcers in the tongue may lie behind completely harmless things. For example, a mechanical injury to the tongue that was caused:

• an accidental bite of the tongue;
• damage  instrument  dentist  in the moment treatment;
• damage to the tongue on the sharp edge of the tooth;
• chipped candy cut;
• irritation of the surface of the tongue with drugs and caustic products, etc.

The sores that appeared as a result of mechanical damage are not as painful as they are due to diseases. In order for such sores to heal quickly, it is enough just that they do not have any negative impact. In most cases, sores of a similar origin are single in nature.

If sores appear in the mouth that do not go away for more than 7-10 days, this is a serious reason to consult a doctor for a diagnosis, as this can be a symptom of such serious diseases as HIV, syphilis and tuberculosis. A decrease in immunity can also be manifested by the appearance of sores in the mouth and tongue.

Ulcers on the tongue of a child

In children, the reasons for the formation of ulcers in the tongue are similar to those in adults. It's just that some of these diseases are more common in adults, while others in children.

IN  bulk  cases  at  children sores occur both on the tongue and in the mouth due to:

• Afty Bernada.
• Thrush.
• Mechanical damage.
• Weakened immunity.

When sores appear in the mouth, it is better not to hesitate to visit the pediatrician. If you are not a supporter of running to the doctor for no particular reason, then immediately take the child to the doctor with additional symptoms, which are expressed in:

• high body temperature (39-40 ° C) and general weakness;
• the appearance of a large number of ulcers in the mouth;
• if the number of ulcers increases after eating some foods;
• after the descent of old sores, new ones immediately appear;
• the existing sore does not go away for more than 7-10 days;
• the size of the ulcer is more than a centimeter, or their total number is more than 10;
• there is a headache, trouble breathing, a rash and itching.

How to treat sores on the tongue

First you need to find out what exactly caused the formation of sores, and then conduct therapy. In the case when the source is diseases of the internal organs, the doctor relies on the treatment of the disease itself, while simultaneously prescribing medications that will relieve the symptom in the form of sores. With weak immunity, attention is paid to it - immunomodulators are prescribed, hardening procedures, after which the sores go away on their own.

As a traditional medicine, you can practice rinsing with decoctions and tinctures of sage, chamomile, rose hips, oak bark, St. John's wort, thyme, and calendula. A simple solution of baking soda with the addition of iodine and salt works well. The sore itself can be treated pointwise with hydrogen peroxide, as well as cauterized with brilliant green.

Do not try to guess and "play" with your health while you are self-medicating, a serious illness that can be quickly cured at the very beginning can progress.