Quite often, parents note glossitis in children. This term conceals an unpleasant disease that affects the tongue. Inflammatory foci appear on the organ. Doctors believe that in many ways the state of the language reflects the level of health of the body as a whole. At the same time, ordinary people often practically do not think about the health of this part of the body, do not pay due attention to it. Consider what glossitis is, what features it has.
general information
Glossitis, so often appearing in children, is an inflammatory process localized in the tongue. The cause of this disease can be a variety of factors. Sometimes glossitis is caused by an invasion of bacteria and viruses. It can be a manifestation of a systemic disease. It is known that some factors are very likely to provoke such inflammation. These are chemically aggressive substances, mechanical effects, thermal effects. The risk of inflammation is greater if a person eats spicy or prefers strongly heated food. Higher risks of getting sick in children are too many and often absorb caramel. If a child uses aggressive toothpaste, its ingredients can also cause inflammation.
About types
You can find out if you turn to publications in which pathology is described in detail and shown in the photo: glossitis in children can be of several types. A folded flow, a central rhomboid shape, and a Hunter one are distinguished. Perhaps interstitial course. Relatively often, a desquamative type is detected in children. There is a chance of a black hairy disease.
Estimating the duration, all cases are divided into chronic and acute processes. In the acute course, inflammation is observed, a change in the structure of the organ, the shade of the external integument. The chronicle manifests itself in a variety of conditions. Most assess the presence of papillomas. If such growths appearing due to fungal colonies are detected, we can safely formulate a conclusion. There are very complex cases that require a comprehensive diagnostic study. Such are observed rarely and more often due to the presence of hereditary pathologies.
How to notice?
To learn about the typical symptoms of the process, you can refer to guides that describe the nuances and demonstrate the process in the photo. Glossitis of the tongue in a child can be assumed if the organ is covered with an uneven, spotty coating, if the shade has changed completely or partially. Pockets of ulceration are possible. Such zones not only cover the tongue, but also are located in other parts of the oral cavity. The depth and duration of the plots vary from case to case.
Sometimes with glossitis, there is a violation of the normal discharge of saliva. Most people have a strong bad breath. Worsening of the mobility of the tongue is possible: the organ swells, on the surfaces on the side you can see traces of contact with the teeth.
Sensation Features
The doctor may notice that the child has a glossy tongue if a small patient tells us that his sense of taste often changes. You can assume the disease, if the tongue burns, the organ hurts, when a person eats, talks. In some cases, the progress of the disease is accompanied by a deterioration in well-being. The examination shows an increase in temperature, proliferation of lymph nodes. First of all, those located under the jaw and on the neck are enlarged.
Catarrhal type
In this form, the glossitis of the tongue in the child manifests itself as a swelling of the organ, redness of the integument. The surface is coated. As a rule, the inner layers of organic tissues are not affected. The catarrhal form usually appears if the child burns his tongue or is superficially injured. A burn can be attributed to the influence of aggressive chemistry or a substance heated to a very high temperature. There is a possibility of a quarterly course due to oral candidiasis. Stomatitis, infection with viruses, bacteria, anemia can provoke a tongue disease. There are known cases of the development of the disease with insufficient saturation of the body with vitamins. Perhaps a metabolic disorder. Sometimes glossitis indicates diseases of the digestive system.
Ulcerative type
This type of disease is characterized by ulceration sites. They can be numerous, but sometimes - of a single type. Ulcers are officially called aphthae. This became the source of the alternative name - aphthous glossitis. Often, ulceration sites are disturbed by blood secretion and severe swelling. A sick child complains of severe soreness of the tongue. The condition as a whole is gradually getting worse. Sometimes the aphthous type is a consequence of the catarrhal. The disease can appear against a background of a variety of oral pathologies, gum diseases. Sometimes pathologies of internal organs manifest themselves in this way.
Purulent-phlegmatic course
Such glossitis in children is a serious illness that encompasses the deep organic tissues of the tongue. Pathology affects other parts of the oral cavity. The process usually extends to the lymph nodes. The patient's condition is quite serious. The doctor immediately sees manifestations of general poisoning, and measurements show fever. Often with such a pathology, hospitalization is indicated. As part of the therapeutic course, the main role is given to antibiotics.
Desquamative glossitis
Desquamative glossitis often found in children is known as a geographical language. A distinctive feature is the variegated appearance, red and pink areas of the organ. To some extent, these areas resemble images of continents on a world map. It is possible inflammation in areas where there is no plaque, and the integument is thinner than normal, as well as a change in the shape of the affected areas: some change greatly in just a couple of days. A similar form of pathology is called vagus. It often accompanies diathesis, digestive pathologies, infection with worms. A wandering type of disease occurs with metabolic problems and against a background of blood diseases. Treatment of this course is standard. The objective of the course is to achieve complete cleansing of the surface of the organ and eliminate the symptoms of the process.
Middle rhomboid type
Such glossitis in children is accompanied by local thickening of the integument. More often this is observed in the region of the center, the back of the organ. The zone that has become thicker than the norm in shape is a rhombus or an oval. Color change from red to bluish is possible. Such a pathology often accompanies chronic digestive diseases. Glossitis of this type often manifests itself in relapses, tends to go into the chronicle. Therapy depends on a subspecies of this course: papillomas may appear, a flat version and a tuberous form. Sometimes an operation is needed, often doctors recommend the use of a laser.
Atrophic course
Often accompanies a lack of retinol, tocopherol in the body of the child. Most forms in the form of a smooth bright spot of red color. The atrophic zone can persist for a relatively long time without any changes. In some cases, the course is accompanied by drying out of the organ. Histological analysis shows the expansion of blood vessels through which lymph and blood flow. The layer of papillae is inflamed, here the tissues swell. The atrophic form often accompanies gonorrhea.
Hunter type
This option is observed if the patient's body lacks folic acid, if there is a deficiency in the content of vitamin B12. More often, pathology indicates blood diseases. The main percentage of cases is due to anemia due to malfunctions of the hematopoietic function. The surface of the organ becomes raspberry. Atrophic processes lead to the formation of a varnished outer layer. Such glossitis is not treated by itself - you need to fight the underlying disease. The case will be led by a therapist, hematologist.
Yeast type
Sometimes it becomes necessary to treat glossitis in children against the background of imbalance in the microflora in the oral cavity. More often this is due to the use of antibiotics due to a different disease. As a result, the development of normal microflora is inhibited in all organs, which suggests glossitis. With a disease, the tongue swells, a whitish coating appears on it. Pronounced furrows are visible. Often, the mycotic form is observed in infants, in children with very weak immunity. Treatment requires antimycotic drugs.
ethnoscience
It so happened that many modern parents do not want to treat their kids with drugs. It seems to others that pharmaceutical products are too dangerous and can cause unwanted reactions. As a result, parents turn for help to healers and collections of healer wisdom, showing the features and recipes with photos of the treatment of glossitis in children.
According to doctors, this is nothing more than a waste of time. Glossitis is treated by a dentist. The doctor first assesses the patient’s condition, determines the form of the disease, then identifies the best methods and recommends drugs based on the type. In some cases, the patient is referred to other doctors. Treatment is usually practiced comprehensive. The doctor determines the appropriate drugs, gives recommendations on proper nutrition.
About treatment
The therapeutic course is directly determined by the type of disease. Sometimes a case is conducted by several specialists at the same time. For the treatment of some children, gastroenterologists and endocrinologists are involved. Sometimes you need the help of Laura. The classic treatment option for glossitis of the tongue in a child is surface treatment of the organ with special means having aseptic qualities. The simplest and most affordable drug is potassium permanganate. You can use a solution of furatsilina or Miramistin, some use Chlorhexidine. Many doctors prefer to prescribe Rotokan, Romazulan to patients. The choice is determined by the age of the patient and his ability to conduct hygienic therapeutic measures on his own. Sometimes they write out Laripront.
Having determined the causes of glossitis in children (desquamative, aphthous and any other), the doctor may advise taking "Romazulan" at the same time for local treatment of the organ, and inside. To do this, you need to dilute the drug in plain warm water. The optimal concentration is half a small spoon per 200 ml of liquid. To rinse the mouth cavity with Romazulan, a small spoonful of the product is mixed with a liter of water.
Drill solution and not only
Drill solution can be applied on the surface of the oral cavity. The tool helps well with fungal infection. Antibiotics are sometimes indicated. Most often prescribed Clarithromycin, Ceftriaxone. Antiherpetic drugs are useful. The patient is shown to use multivitamin formulations to maintain the body's own forces. The doctor will select a specific drug based on the specifics of the case.
Often use "Chlorophyllipt." The cost of such a medication is one hundred rubles. An alcohol solution is indicated for the treatment of glossitis. A large spoonful of medication is combined with a glass of clean water and rinsed with the liquid obtained mouth 4 times a day.
Disease zones can be precisely treated with wound healing agents, local analgesics. A good reputation is possessed by the means "Trimekain", "Vinisol".