Stomatitis is called inflammation of the oral mucosa. It appears against the background of a specific reaction of the body, not some drugs. Stomatitis from antibiotics is common. The disease can cause various complications, including the appearance of ulcers, granulomas. Conservative treatment using local drugs, general medicines is necessary. This is described in the article.
About the disease
With medical stomatitis, the oral mucosa from antibiotics becomes inflamed. This pathology appears for 2 reasons:
- From allergies to active or excipients of the drug.
- From an oral fungus. An ailment appears due to a violation of the natural flora from taking antibiotics, which leads to the appearance of candidal stomatitis.
The first form usually develops several hours after taking the medication. The second appears after prolonged treatment. With both forms of stomatitis from antibiotics, an effective treatment is possible.
Causes
Stomatitis from antibiotics appears after taking various drugs. Usually the disease develops from tetracycline and streptomycin. Rarely is an allergy to penicillin medications, macrolides.
The causes of stomatitis from antibiotics include a dosage violation, individual sensitivity to the medication, and an improper combination with other drugs. In this case, irritation and redness in the mouth occur. Some people may even get allergies to medicines that were previously taken without side effects. It all depends on the general condition of the body.
Symptoms
Stomatitis after antibiotics is manifested in the form of several signs. Usually the disease is noticeable in the following:
- the appearance of a rash on the mucosa;
- itching and pain in the oral cavity;
- increased salivation;
- hyperemia of the mucous membrane, bleeding gums and an unpleasant odor;
- increased dry mouth.
In difficult situations, there may be symptoms in the form of increased fatigue, joint pain, urticaria, muscle discomfort. Probably a slight increase in body temperature. In complex cases, patients after antibiotics develop anaphylactic shock.
Diagnostics
If there is a suspicion of stomatitis after antibiotics, then you should contact your dentist. The doctor after examination on the basis of complaints and medical history determines which medication could lead to this side effect. Allergic tests can also be taken from the patient to establish the cause of the development of the disease.
If you suspect the appearance of fungal stomatitis, a biomaterial is taken for analysis. If self-medication was performed, the patient should notify the doctor about the types of antibiotics taken, dosage. You can take a package of medication with you, which is necessary to facilitate the diagnosis and conduct effective therapy.
Only after diagnosis, the doctor can prescribe the exact treatment, which will relieve all painful symptoms.
Therapy
Conservative treatment of stomatitis after antibiotics will stop the ailment. Therapy is to establish the cause, eliminate the symptoms. Treatment should be prescribed by the dentist after a diagnosis. Necessarily takes into account the individual sensitivity of the patient to the drugs, his general well-being.
It is not necessary to independently treat stomatitis after antibiotics in adults and children. This can cause a complication of the disease and a deterioration in the general well-being of the patient. Any drugs and recipes of traditional medicine should be prescribed by a doctor.
Drug treatment
How to treat stomatitis after antibiotics? Conservative therapy involves the use of antihistamines to remove all allergens from the body. General strengthening medicines are also used - gels and ointments, for example, “Cholisal”. The use of such drugs alleviates the condition.
The treatment period is 2-3 weeks, while usually the symptoms of the disease disappear in 3-5 days. All drugs within the same course of therapy should be prescribed by a doctor. Unauthorized effects arise due to unauthorized medication, including a worsening of the general condition of the patient and an increase in the intensity of the symptoms.
Immunostimulants
Stomatitis after antibiotics in adults is treated with these types of drugs. Immunostimulants provide effective treatment for the disease. They are also used to prevent relapse. For this purpose, they often use Amiksin or Imudon. The duration of treatment is 2-3 weeks, and with reduced immunity it is prolonged.
For the effectiveness of the treatment of stomatitis after antibiotics in adults, vitamin complexes are used. Multivitamin agents and vitamin C are suitable. They are used on the recommendation of a doctor, but you still need to check that there is no allergy to such drugs.
Antiviral
Stomatitis on the background of antibiotics is eliminated with special drugs: "Zovirax", "Viferon", "Acyclovir", because usually after treatment the immunity becomes weak. Not only anti-inflammatory tablets are suitable, but also ointments. The duration of taking these drugs is equal to a week.
Before taking antiviral ointments, you should check that they can be used for the oral mucosa. Those medications that are effective for this purpose are applied up to 4 times a day. Before the procedure, it is advisable to get the mucous membrane wet with a cotton swab - this will increase the effectiveness of the drug.
Local preparations
After taking antibiotics, stomatitis is treated with ointments - “Lidocaine”, “Kamistad”, “Istillagel”. The drugs stop the symptoms of the disease, since they have an antiseptic, analgesic effect. In case of fungal stomatitis, “Hexoral”, “Mycoson”, “Levorin” are prescribed. Children use Clotrimazole, Pimafucin, and Metrogil Dent for therapy.
Medicines must be used at least 2 times a day, with acute signs of an ailment - up to 5 times a day. Ointments are recommended to be used after oral hygiene to increase the effectiveness of the medication.
Antiseptics
For the treatment of stomatitis after taking antibiotics in adults, “Stomatidin”, “Furacilin”, “Miramistin” are used. Decoctions of the bark of oak and chamomile, decoctions of calendula help to improve the condition of the mucous membrane. By treating the oral cavity with these medicines, it will be possible to stop the mucosal infection, to accelerate healing.
To get the desired effect, treat the oral cavity with these drugs at least 3 times a day. Do this after brushing your teeth, after eating. If the patient has intensified symptoms after using this drug, he needs to stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.
Antipyretic
These medicines appear if you have symptoms of a fever. Typically, drugs such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Nurofen help to reduce fever in stomatitis. If a person has body aches, Nimesil is used. Drugs give symptomatically. If the temperature does not rise the next day, they should not be taken.
Antipyretics for drug stomatitis are given when the patient's temperature is above 38.5 degrees. In other cases, they do not shoot her down.
Before using any medication, you must read the instructions from the manufacturer. The dosage and duration of treatment should be observed. Only when these rules are followed will the therapy be effective.
Folk remedies
To temporarily stop the symptoms of the disease, alternative recipes can be used. The best ones are as follows:
- Aloe. It is used as a local remedy to get rid of the symptoms of stomatitis. The leaf of the plant needs to be cut in half, then attached to the gum to the affected area for 15 minutes. The procedure is repeated up to 5 times a day.
- Means of potatoes. It will take 1 liter of raw finely grated vegetable and 1 liter of olive oil. The components are mixed to obtain a homogeneous mass. Gruel is applied to the affected areas of the gums for 10-15 minutes.
- Honey ointment. To prepare the product, you need 1 tsp. liquid honey, which should be heated in a water bath, add 1 tsp. olive oil. Then you need to pour in crude protein and an ampoule of 0.5% novocaine. Everything is mixed until smooth. Ointment is applied to the affected area in the morning and evening. Store the product in the refrigerator.
If you want to continue to use folk remedies, you should consult a doctor. He must verify that they are combined with other means used.
How to take antibiotics?
To reduce the negative effects of antibiotics on the body, it is important to follow some rules:
- Drugs should be prescribed by a doctor based on indications, contraindications, age, weight, tolerance.
- Even if the medicine is strong, it does not mean that it is more effective. Each ailment has its own antibiotics, so you should not ask the doctor for the most powerful medications.
- It takes the entire course to improve.
- It is necessary to write down or remember what allergies were used, especially in children. These data are entered on the medical record in order to prevent a repetition of negative reactions in the future.
- Do not change the dosage yourself. Less does not mean safer.
- Do not skip taking medication. They must be taken daily at the same time.
Danger
Antibiotics with prolonged treatment lead to dysbiosis not only in the oral cavity, but also in other organs. Therefore, antifungal agents are needed to protect against the development of this disease and thrush. This should be done if the course of antibacterial treatment is more than a week. Usually short courses (3-7 days) do not lead to such fungal complications.
Probable complications
If stomatitis cannot be cured on time, erosion may appear on the oral mucosa, lips, and around the lips. In the future, scars and granulomas appear in ulcer areas. Another ailment can lead to allergic rhinitis, acne iodide, increased production of sebum.
When dysbiosis from antibiotics appears, blackening of the tongue, a change in its texture may occur. In these cases, urgent medical care, hospitalization for effective treatment are required.
To reduce the risk of stomatitis, careful handling of antibiotics is necessary. Do not take these funds without the advice of a doctor. Seek medical help if adverse reactions to drugs occur. It is still important to comply with the dosage. Probiotics should also be taken if prescribed by a doctor.