Stomatitis – one of the most common diseases of the oral cavity. There are a number of varieties of types and pathogens of this disease. One of the – aphthous stomatitis, which is an inflammatory disease that affects the oral cavity with multiple ulcers that make it difficult to eat. Why such stomatitis occurs is not fully understood. The main reason – infection with staphylococcus or herpes virus. An excellent environment for the appearance of the disease is the weakening of the human immune system. A distinctive feature – the presence of aphthae in the mouth. Aphthae are called small ulcers. The editors of estet-portal.com will tell you how stomatitis occurs and what methods of dealing with it exist.
- Symptoms of aphthous stomatitis in children and adults
- Causes and treatments for aphthous stomatitis in children
- Treatment and prevention of Aphthous stomatitis in adults
Symptoms of aphthous stomatitis in children and adults
Aphthous stomatitis is associated with childhood disease, but adults suffer no less from inflammatory processes in the mouth. Ulcers are localized on the mucous membrane of the lips, cheeks, palate, tongue. Going to the doctor every time a sore appears in the mouth is not worth it if you are sure that it is stomatitis. It is enough to contact a therapist, a pediatrician in case of a primary disease.
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There are 2 forms of the disease:
• chronic – the presence of other systemic diseases, a decline in immunity lead to the fact that stomatitis becomes chronic;
• acute – sometimes the temperature rises
Stress or toothpaste: causes of painful sores in the mouth
stomatitis more difficult. During illness, the mucous membranes dry out, and when viruses and bacteria enter, they become inflamed. Babies cry all the time, sleep restlessly, it is difficult for them to eat and drink. To diagnose aphthous stomatitis in children, you just need to look into the child's mouth. Any sores, wounds, redness in the oral cavity – an alarm signal and a reason to contact the pediatrician. Aphthae appear simultaneously in several places in the mouth. The focus of inflammation visually looks like a small pimple with a yellow-gray coating with redness around. There is a white coating on the tongue.
Adults have the same symptoms, but aphthae cause less discomfort. There are cases in men and women when the wounds reach a size of 1 centimeter in diameter and leave behind scars.
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Causes and treatments for aphthous stomatitis in children
This form of stomatitis is treated in the course of identifying the cause of the occurrence. First of all, local treatment with antiseptic preparations (miramistin, Lugol's solution) is needed. Parents resort to the help of an allergist, dentist and even a gastroenterologist. Treatment is prescribed in accordance with the stage of the disease, symptoms and cause of development. 
For the treatment of aphthous stomatitis at home, a mouthwash solution is prepared for the child. It consists of antiseptics – furatsilina and chlorhexidine. After rinsing, aphthae is smeared with fucorcin, antiviral drugs are taken orally. The pediatrician will tell you how to properly prepare and apply the solution. If the ulcers cause pain to the baby, then they are treated with antiseptic aerosols (gels will help children under one year old).
Mouth ulcers – how to
manage aphthous stomatitis
how to prepare and apply the solution. If the ulcers cause pain to the baby, then they are treated with antiseptic aerosols (gels will help children under one year old).
For prevention, adjust your diet. When relapses of stomatitis become more frequent, exclude milk, tomatoes, citrus and other acidic foods, chocolate and juices from the child's menu. Pick up a toothpaste without sodium lauryl sulfate, it helps to dry out the oral mucosa.Mouth ulcers – how to manage aphthous stomatitis
how to prepare and apply the solution. If the ulcers cause pain to the baby, then they are treated with antiseptic aerosols (gels will help children under one year old). 
For prevention, adjust your diet. When relapses of stomatitis become more frequent, exclude milk, tomatoes, citrus and other acidic foods, chocolate and juices from the child's menu. Pick up a toothpaste without sodium lauryl sulfate, it helps to dry out the oral mucosa.
Mouth ulcers – how to
manage aphthous stomatitis
For prevention, adjust your diet. When relapses of stomatitis become more frequent, exclude milk, tomatoes, citrus and other acidic foods, chocolate and juices from the child's menu. Pick up a toothpaste without sodium lauryl sulfate, it helps to dry out the oral mucosa.
Mouth ulcers – how to
manage aphthous stomatitis
For prevention, adjust your diet. When relapses of stomatitis become more frequent, exclude milk, tomatoes, citrus and other acidic foods, chocolate and juices from the child's menu. Pick up a toothpaste without sodium lauryl sulfate, it helps to dry out the oral mucosa.
Mouth ulcers – how to
manage aphthous stomatitis
Treatment and prevention of aphthous stomatitis in adults
In chronic aphthous stomatitis in adults, there is a relationship between the state of the immune system and the development of the disease. The body's defenses are reduced – the disease progresses. Such a constant state of immunity and the effect of chemicals on the body contribute to the fact that stomatitis becomes chronic. Frequent stress and the presence of chronic diseases: tonsillitis, gastritis, pharyngitis, are among the causes of this disease in adults. Injury or burn of the oral cavity – reason for the emergence of aft. Doctors indicate a serious cause of aphthous stomatitis in adults – stress.
Do not eat foods that irritate the mouth: nuts, chips, citrus fruits, spicy and salty. Brush your teeth regularly twice a day, it is better to use a soft brush.
If stomatitis has passed into the chronic stage, use folk remedies at home: • rinsing the mouth with a decoction of chamomile, rosehip, calendula and chlorophyllipt.
Aphthous stomatitis in adults disappears within 7-14 days. Treatment does not require hospitalization, it is carried out at home, only alleviate severe symptoms. It is best to consult a doctor in such cases: • ulcers appeared for the first time, you cannot say for sure that this is stomatitis;• aphthae more than 1cm in diameter;• frequent occurrence of stomatitis with a large number of wounds; • high fever, rash. It is better to prevent aphthous stomatitis in children and adults than to treat it later. Be sure to monitor the oral hygiene of your children and follow the sanitary standards yourself. Deal with your stress, it is he who is the culprit of all chronic diseases. Watch us on YouTube:
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