The penetration of harmful microorganisms provokes diseases of the teeth and gums. With insufficient oral hygiene, their number is only growing. In addition, even minor damage to the tongue can become a gateway for infection.
The emergence and development of glossitis contributes to the excessive use of alcohol, spicy or too hot food, smoking. In addition, inflammation and acne on the tongue are the result of an allergic reaction to foods, toothpaste, freshener, and more.
Depending on the triggering cause, glossitis is divided into three groups.
Inflammation can be traumatic. In this case, glossitis occurs with mechanical damage.
In addition, inflammation can be caused by pathologies in the internal organs.
Acne in the tongue also indicates the development of diseases such as candidiasis, actinomycosis, tuberculosis.
The earliest and main sign of glossitis is the feeling of numbness and burning when eating hot or spicy food. Then the tongue begins to swell. It becomes soft and red. There is a plaque and acne on the tongue. If untreated at this stage of the disease, the risk of developing an infection in the deep tissues, as well as the growth of papillomas, is increased. That is why you should immediately contact your dentist when the first symptoms appear.
Treatment of inflammation begins with the eradication of the cause of the disease. In order to improve the condition, rosehip oil and peach oil are prescribed. They help eliminate acne in the tongue of the application of retinol acetate and sea buckthorn. In addition, it is necessary to rinse the oral cavity with decoctions of St. John's wort, celandine, soda solution.
Glossitis in the advanced stage is characterized by spreading to deep tissues. When it is detected, as a rule, surgery is prescribed. This is due to the fact that abscesses and abscesses develop on the tongue.
Pimple on the tip and a burning sensation can occur not only as a result of glossitis. The cause is often anemia. This disease develops as a result of a lack of folic acid, as well as vitamin B12. The entire surface of the tongue becomes smooth, as if varnished. Also on the plane of the organ, sometimes barely noticeable red spots develop. Moreover, the language is similar in appearance to a geographical map. This condition occurs as a result of metabolic disorders in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and blood. In some cases, it is characteristic of pregnant women. Patients feel discomfort and burning in the tongue. Treatment involves the use of topical drugs. These include antiseptics and keratoplastic agents.
The occurrence of acne as a result of an allergic reaction is often associated with a decrease in immunity. If symptoms occur, consult a doctor. The specialist will prescribe the necessary tests, in particular, scraping from the tongue. As a rule, in such cases, therapy involves taking multivitamin complexes in order to strengthen the immune system.
Often a pimple under the tongue results from microtrauma. For example, cuts with hard foods, a careless bite, etc. can cause minor surface lesions. In such conditions, the use of various soups is recommended, fatty and fried foods are best excluded. As a rule, in three to four days a noticeable improvement occurs.
One of the most common causes of pimple development in the tongue is stomatitis. Most of all, children are affected by this ailment. The development of the disease is associated with the penetration of infection into the oral cavity. To date, a fairly wide range of antimicrobials. However, before using any of them, it is necessary to consult a doctor.