If a sore is found on the inside of the lip, it is best to immediately contact a doctor to begin the correct treatment. Self-medication is not worth it, as a sore in the mouth can indicate the presence of many diseases in the body, which cannot be determined independently.
Causes
The reasons why a sore appeared on the inside of the lip can be very different: these are diseases of the oral cavity and infectious diseases. The formation of sores on the inner side of the lips in children and adults can be due to various reasons.
In children
So, in children, this can talk about:
- chickenpox;
- measles
- herpes;
- stomatitis;
- diphtheria;
- scarlet fever;
- candidiasis.
Of course, such diseases in some cases are not excluded in adults. The appearance of a sore on the lips can also be a consequence of poor oral hygiene, operations, side effects of certain medications. A sore on the inside of the lips can also appear in children who like to put dirty hands or objects in their mouths.
Most often, the formation of ulcers in the mouth indicates stomatitis. In this case, a white bubble first appears, which bursts, and a white sore is formed in the center with a red color at the edges. About the same way sores are formed due to herpes.
Stomatitis and herpes
The causes of stomatitis and herpes and, as a result, sores in the mouth are as follows:
- Poor hygiene.
- Lack of vitamins in food.
- Allergy.
- Weathering.
- Immune system disorders.
- Digestive system diseases.
- Problems with the cardiovascular and endocrine systems.
- Damage to the oral mucosa (burns, cracks).
- Viral infections for colds.
Bite
Often, a sore on the inner side of the lip can turn out due to a bite (accidentally bit), in this case a white wound appears, which hurts and causes inconvenience, but does not present any particular danger. In some diseases, such as herpes or stomatitis, you can get a sore by infection from another person, with a kiss, eating food from poorly processed dishes, if used by a sick person.
Key factors
There are several concomitant factors that can lead to the appearance of sores on the lip:
- bad habits;
- the use of cheap prostheses;
- consequences of exposure to radioactive and chemical preparations;
- oncology;
- violations in the composition of the blood;
- skin lichen;
- hereditary predisposition.
Symptoms
The appearance of a sore on the inside of the lip is difficult not to notice. As a rule, a sore can be detected by touching the tongue to this part of the oral cavity, seen when brushing your teeth. In addition, such wounds cause discomfort, sometimes pain during eating.
First, a small swelling forms in the mouth, which grows and turns into a white wound with red edges, later the sore may become larger, become inflamed, which brings painful sensations. The appearance of sores on the inner side of the lips can indicate a number of diseases, depending on the location of the ulcer, its type and size, concomitant disease, the symptoms in each person can vary greatly. But still there are general symptoms, which, as a rule, indicate a specific disease. It:
- the appearance of a skin rash;
- burning;
- tingling sensation;
- itching in the area where the wound should appear;
- white plaque on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity;
- swelling, bleeding gums;
- temperature rise;
- sensitivity in the oral cavity increases;
- redness of the lips;
- weakness.
Each of these manifestations indicates the presence of a certain disease, so you should not delay a visit to the doctor, especially when it comes to children.
How to treat a sore on the inside of the lip?
If a sore, wound or sore is found on the lower or upper lip, it is first necessary to see a doctor to determine the disease. After all, treatment will depend on what kind of disease caused the appearance of the sore, and it is difficult to determine the pathology for a person who is not knowledgeable in medicine. Usually the most common cause of sores on the inside of the lips is stomatitis. In this case, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anesthetics are prescribed.
Oral disinfection is also prescribed, which must be carried out several times a day. For this purpose, 1 part of hydrogen peroxide is diluted with 5 parts of water and all wounds are treated. You can also use a solution of "furatsilina".
Ointments
If there are rashes on the outside of the lips, ointments can be used:
- "Acyclovir";
- oxolinic;
- retinoic.
If stomatitis is caused by viruses, an interferon ointment is used. If fungi (candidiasis) - an antifungal ointment, such as "Lamisil". As a rule, in the treatment of stomatitis, it is sufficient to use antiseptic drugs. Soda diluted in boiled water has a good antiseptic effect, rinse the mouth with this solution, treat the wounds. If pain in the mouth interferes, discomfort is felt, the doctor may prescribe an anesthetic ointment, for example, “Kamistad”.
For herpes, the main medications used are ointments, “Acyclovir,” for example, for external manifestations, as well as alpizarin. The doctor may also prescribe antiviral drugs, immunomodulators, vitamins, and sometimes antihistamines. Antiseptic treatment of wounds is also important here. To relieve discomfort in the mouth, you can use tincture of myrrh. For pain, Lidochlor-gel helps well, which perfectly relieves burning and itching.
With internal wounds, the most important are painkillers and antiseptics. Additionally, the doctor may recommend antiviral drugs and drugs to increase immunity, strengthen the body, and in advanced cases, antibiotics can also be prescribed. Among the antiviral drugs used orally, Famciclovir and Valaciclovir are good for cold sores. As antiseptics, Miramistin and Viferon-gel not only show themselves as excellent agents for treating wounds, but also fight the virus. First, it is recommended to rinse with the help of "Miramistin", and then make applications with the gel.
In pediatric stomatitis, treatment is almost the same as in an adult. Only in the first place are painkillers used, and then the treatment of wounds with prescribed drugs. In some cases, antipyretic drugs can also be prescribed if the body temperature rises.
Lollipops
Sometimes it is allowed to use special candies that increase salivation. This helps to remove excess dirt and germs from the oral cavity, acts as an additional cleaning agent for mechanical stress. In addition, lollipops may contain anti-inflammatory, analgesic, softening substances, which accelerates wound healing, alleviates pain, and relieves discomfort in the oral cavity. In some cases, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics, to increase immunity - immunomodulators, multivitamin complexes.
In addition, if the inside of the lips hurts, there are cracks, it is necessary to abandon salty, spicy, acidic and hot food so that there is no exacerbation.
Alternative treatment
If a white wound has formed on the inside of the lip, then rinsing the mouth with soda and salt is a good tool. The recipe is very simple: in one glass of warm boiled water you need to pour two teaspoons of salt and one spoon of soda. But the solution can be made in different concentrations, the point is to take a different dosage of salt and soda, it’s just that all people have different taste buds, and not everyone can stand it if the water is too salty.
Hydrogen peroxide (22)
The main plus is that peroxide is an effective and simple disinfectant for infected areas of the mucosa. But this tool must be handled carefully so that there are no consequences in the form of chemical burns. Recipe: we take hydrogen peroxide only 3% with water in a ratio of 1: 1. Treat areas of the disease with a swab or cotton pads. Repeat the procedure twice a day.
Plants
If a white sore has appeared and the lip hurts from the inside, infusions and decoctions of medicinal plants help. Decoctions can be used to rinse, make lotions for treating wounds.
Herbs can be bought or picked by yourself. Help:
- calendula;
- sage;
- chamomile;
- Oak bark.
Take 1 tablespoon of grass, pour 250 milliliters of boiling water, after 10 minutes, keep on fire. Strain the broth, strain through cheesecloth and rinse your mouth.
Kalanchoe juice is also an excellent remedy. You just need to cut the leaf from the bush and cut it into two parts. Apply a fresh cut to the sore spot on the mucosa. Kalanchoe draws pus from wounds, a very effective remedy. You can apply during the day and until the moment the wounds on the mucosa pass.
Honey and yarrow juice: you need to take a leaf, a stem and chop fresh yarrow from a bush, squeeze juice out of it (strain through gauze) and mix with honey. Take for 20 days.
Chicken egg and milk: you need to take and beat 100 milliliters of milk and egg yolk, then add 1 dessert spoon of honey, then beat well. Then take a sterile bandage and wrap around the finger, while dipping the finger into the solution, spreading the wound on the mucous membrane (palate, tongue, cheeks, gums). Use this mixture until the wounds have passed.
Prevention
To avoid the appearance and treatment of a white sore on the inside of the lip, a photo of which can be seen in the article, it is necessary to adhere to simple preventive methods:
- Get rid of bad habits.
- Carefully monitor oral hygiene.
- Hygiene when wearing braces should be especially careful.
- Carefully care for dentures. The latter is better to choose from good, expensive materials. Do not let your child put dirty hands and objects, toys, etc. in their mouths.
- Do not bite your lips, do not lick them in windy, cold weather.
- Do not supercool.
- Visit your dentist regularly.
- Timely treat tooth decay.
- Take food and drinks of medium temperature, exclude sudden temperature changes (ice cream and hot coffee, for example).
- Carefully handle the dishes of a sick person, do not use other people's hygiene products.
As you can see, it is not difficult to avoid the formation of sores on the lips if you follow all these recommendations. There are many reasons that can lead to sores on the inside of the lips (lower or upper). Treatment usually takes a long period, so their appearance is better to prevent than to treat. The sores themselves usually do not cause concern, they only heal for a long time and cause discomfort.