Where is it in the body
The mucous membrane is a structure that lines the outside of any organ that has a cavity. There are a lot of those in our body, this is the entire gastrointestinal tract, gall bladder with its ducts, respiratory system, including the nasal cavity, vagina and uterus, urinary tract and bladder. Everywhere, the membrane consists of connective tissue, is arranged identically and is represented by the following layers: the outer layer is the mucous membrane itself, and the base is submucous, lying from the inside. The top layer in different organs can have various structures, such as folds, papillae, villi.
Their presence determines the functions performed by the body. Also in the thickness of the mucous membranes there are a lot of different glands. These are simple, secreting mucus, and complex structures that secrete digestive juices. The mucous membrane of any organ is very rich in nerve endings and blood vessels. Since it is a kind of barrier between the
internal environment of the body and the outside world, it contains a large number of lymph nodes. The latter consist of accumulations of immune blood cells - white blood cells and lymphocytes - and perform a protective function. Very many diseases of organs are associated precisely with the defeat of their mucous membranes, both by the inflammatory process and of a different nature.
What is stomatitis and what are its symptoms
So, for example, inflammation of the
oral mucosa is called "stomatitis". In the
oral cavity, difficult conditions that can adversely affect her health. The constant presence of food residues, trauma to the mucous membrane and a huge number of microorganisms are the starting factor for the development of inflammatory diseases.
The presence of the following diseases and conditions can cause the mucous membrane of the oral cavity to become inflamed: a decrease in immunity due to any causes, allergies, problems with the digestive tract, autoimmune and rheumatic diseases, caries, viral, fungal and bacterial infections. Also, poor quality dentures and lack of oral hygiene can cause inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa. Other damage to the mucosa as a result of other mechanical, temperature, chemical and radiation effects often cause stomatitis.
It is manifested by such signs as redness, swelling of the mucous membrane, plaque of a white or yellow hue, soreness, possibly increased salivation, bad
breath. Quite often, regardless of the cause, ulcerative defects occur. The patient may experience a deterioration in general condition, a rise in body temperature, weakness, and depression.
How to treat him
Dentists treat this pathology, sometimes consultations of other specialists are needed. Local (local) therapy is needed, which affects the process on the mucosa, antiseptics and antimicrobials are used, including rinsing with infusions of medicinal herbs. Also, general disorders in the body that caused the disease should not be overlooked, they should also be diagnosed and treated.