Stomatitis: treatment in adults at home

Stomatitis is one of the most common infections of the mouth, which every second person is sick at least once in a lifetime. There are relapses of the disease, when the ailment is repeated at different intervals and it will be very difficult to get rid of it. Irritant can act as a variety of diseases deep inside the body, and an elementary violation of oral hygiene. Treatment of stomatitis in the home often gives positive results and allows you to eradicate it at an early stage.

Reasons for

Among the main reasonsoccurrence of stomatitis in adults can be identified:

• unhealthy diet - excessive consumption of carbohydrates;
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• lack of B vitamins and trace elements: iron, zinc, selenium;
• weakened immunity, which reduces the protection of the mucosa, and it is affected by infection;
• defective prosthesis or improper installation;
• bad habits: alcoholism, smoking;
• damage to the mucous membrane of the mouth due to burns, cheek bites, injuries caused by a tooth fragment or solid food;
• violation of the rules of oral care;
• allergic reactions to medications, toothpaste;
• draining the mucosa due to taking certain medications, diuretics.

Stomatitis in adults symptoms

Primary symptoms of stomatitis in adults - small redness of the oral mucosa. Over time, they swell, burning is felt. The next stage is the appearance of small rounded sores covered with a thin film. In the absence of treatment, the sores become larger. They cause pain, especially during meals. The mucous membrane of the mouth swells, swells, an unpleasant odor and white coating appear. Salivation can increase. Possible worsening of the general condition of the patient: fever, headaches.

Treatment with medicines

The choice of medications and methods of treatment for stomatitis in the adult language depends on the cause of the disease. An integrated approach is welcomed. For anesthesia use Kamistad, Lidochlor, Dentinox. Different types of stomatitis are treated differently.

1. Bacterial is treated with ointment Metrogil Denta;sprays Geoxoral, Chlorophyllipt;solutions with furatsilinom, hlorgeksidinom.
2. Herpetic - ointments Zovirax, Acyclovir, Oxolinic. It is important to strengthen immunity.
3. Fungal - Clotrimazole Cream, Nystatin Ointment, Miconazole Gel. Effectively rinse with a solution of soda( 1 tbsp. On a glass of water).
4. Allergic - Claritin, Fenistil, Zirtek.

For the treatment of stomatitis in adults, topical preparations and mouth rinses are used. Of the first used: Lugol, Iodinol, Fukortsin, Acyclovir, Metrogil Denta, Kamistad, Nystatin, Hydrocortisone. For rinsing apply Chlorhexidine, Furacilin, Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorophyllipt, Rotokan, Miramistin.

Acyclovir

Acyclovir is an antiviral agent and is used mainly for herpetic stomatitis. It has an anesthetic effect, prevents the appearance of new sores, helps dry out the already existing ones. Before using Acyclovir, the oral cavity should be rinsed with an antiseptic. Then you need to apply a small amount of ointment to the affected area. The frequency of application is 4-6 times a day.

Metrogyl denta

Metrogil Denta is an effective antimicrobial drug. It does not allow infection to spread, has an anesthetic property. The gel is applied to the affected areas twice a day for a week. Before using it, remove the film from the sores. It is used in the treatment of adults and children older than 6 years.

Treatment with antibiotics

Stomatitis in adults is rarely treated with antibiotics. Exceptions are cases of severe disease, and also when stomatitis is an additional symptom of other serious illnesses. Effective in such cases are: lincomycin, penicillin, ampiox, macrolides, cephalosporin group. Preparations that are prescribed for the treatment of severe form of stomatitis are Sumamed, Amoxiclav, Augmentin, Amoxicillin.

Treatment with folk remedies

For the treatment of stomatitis in the home, the folk remedies can be used quite successfully.

Soda

Soda is an effective treatment for stomatitis, as it has antiseptic properties, kills pathogenic bacteria, neutralizes increased acidity. The most effective way is to rinse the mouth with a solution of soda( 1 teaspoon per glass of warm water).The procedure should be carried out every two to three hours. To small children it is possible to wipe a mucous membrane of a mouth with a swab soaked in a soda solution. Also, an adult person can sprinkle soda affected areas.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Mouthwash with peroxide has a disinfecting effect due to its antiseptic properties:

• one teaspoon of peroxide is required per teaspoon of peroxide, mix;
• rinse your mouth three times a day to achieve an early effect.

Propolis

Propolis is most often used as one of the ingredients in the treatment of various diseases of the oral cavity and teeth, so in the treatment of stomatitis will have a strong, anti-inflammatory effect:

• get a tincture of propolis and dilute in equal proportions with clean water;
• rinse several times a day for at least a week.

Aloe

Aloe has almost the widest range of medicinal properties among plants; when disposing of stomatitis, the following recipe is recommended:

• tear off several leaves of aloe, use a juicer to take a glass of juice and rinse your mouth several times a day;
• it is desirable in a complex with a rinse to chew on an aloe leaf, preliminary carefully washing it.

Important! In the absence of aloe, it is quite possible to replace the Kalanchoe, which has no less useful properties.

Garlic

Due to the strong bactericidal properties, it is recommended to use for the treatment of stomatitis the means in which garlic is included:

• chop several denticles and mix with fatty sour cream;
• keep in your mouth for the longest amount of time, at least half an hour several times a day.

If you have a juicer or another opportunity to get juice from garlic, pay attention to the following:

• squeeze juice from several large garlic cloves;
• abundantly moisten it with gauze, apply for a few minutes on the affected areas of the mouth.

Potatoes

The following method includes only the use of raw potatoes:

• the average potatoes are cut into slices or grated on any grater and applied to the affected areas of the mouth several times a day.

Carrots

Carrot juice has healing effects, which will be important for large and painful formations:

• squeeze juice from several carrots and dilute with boiled water in the same ratio;
• rinse the mouth with a solution at least three times a day.

Important! For the same purpose, you can use cabbage juice, also diluting it and using it with the same frequency.

Broths

In the treatment of stomatitis, a great effect is rinsed with infusions or herbal medicinal herbs:

• buy in the pharmacy dried camomile, calendula, sea buckthorn, St. John's wort, raspberry leaves, blackberries, currants;
• take two teaspoons of herbs( not necessarily all of the above, at least a few), mix and pour a cup of boiling water;
• let it brew for several hours and rinse your mouth daily for two weeks.

Decontaminating effect is not only onions, but also onion husks:

• three - four tablespoons of chopped husks boil in half a liter of water, cook for about 15 minutes;
• persist for five hours, strain and rinse the mouth three times a day.

To remove the inflammation and contribute to the early healing of wounds, prepare the following broth:

• buy in the pharmacy a dry line, chamomile and sage;
• two teaspoons of flowers fill with three cups of boiling water and leave until cooling;
• strain and rinse with mouth decoction after each eating.

Antibacterial agents

Zelenka, iodine or blueberry, are able to have antibacterial action with regular application:

• dip the cotton swab into one of the above mentioned means and gently treat the formations.

Important! Be careful with the use of these products, since too much application can cause irritation to the mucosa.

Honey

There is a prescription for ointments made on the basis of honey, to list the whole mass of healing properties of which there is no sense:

• three tablespoons of honey mixed with a tablespoon of fish oil and three grams of xerog form;
• thoroughly mix, apply the mixture on the entire affected part of the mouth several times a day.

Alcohol solution

If stomatitis has already reached a severe stage, the following alcohol solution will help you, the improvement after which can occur after several hours:

• get alcoholic infusion in the drugstore and apply as lotions or rinse your mouth several times a day.

Egg protein

When infectious stomatitis is recommended treatment with egg white:

• dilute one protein in a glass of warm water, whisk;
• rinse your mouth at least six times a day to maintain the bactericidal effect.

Flax

Flax seeds are known for their ability to stimulate tissue regeneration. Therefore, when treating stomatitis, the following recipe gives one of the best effects:

• a tablespoon of seeds pour two glasses of water and boil a couple of minutes;
• strain, rinse the mouth several times a day.

Blueberries

Blueberries, despite its very modest size, has a well of useful vitamins and trace elements that will help cope with the disease:

• a small amount of leaves pour a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour;
• rinse your mouth several times a day;
• instead of a decoction, or in combination with it, you can also use the berries themselves.

Chamomile

Chamomile in its pure form is an effective, anti-inflammatory:

• two - three tablespoons fill with a cup of hot water, strain;
• rinse your mouth every hour for several days.

Calendula

Infusion with calendula flowers also has anti-inflammatory, and in combination with this and antibacterial action:

• a tablespoon of flowers fill with one glass of steep boiling water, boil for about ten minutes;
• rinse the mouth in the same way as in the previous recipe.

Cabbage

Another recipe with cabbage, but used in a slightly different form:

• a few sheets of fresh cabbage chop into a slurry on a grater or using a knife;
• wrap the mixture in gauze or bandage, attach to the wounds for a few minutes.

For mouthwash without the use of herbs, this solution is recommended:

• pharmacy antiseptic solution dilute in equal quantities with boiled water;
• rinse your mouth every few hours.

Kombucha

If you have a tea mushroom in your house, or the possibility of purchasing it, be sure to use this remedy:

• infusion of a tea mushroom rinse your mouth daily at least five to six times;
• observe the regularity, the visible effect will come on the second day;
• treatment course should last at least one and a half weeks.

Silver

Silver water helps kill the infection, thanks to the strong antibacterial properties of silver itself:

• clean water leave to infuse in a silver dish for at least a day;
• use three glasses a day for two weeks.

Iodine

Blue iodine will cope with an infection in the oral cavity just as well as usual:

• get a solution of blue methylene in the pharmacy, dip a cotton swab or a stick and lubricate the formations in the mouth;
• effect will be noticeable as early as the second day, but continue treatment for at least a week.

The last recipe for which you need honey and egg whites:

• take one tablespoon of sunflower oil, egg white, honey and add one ampoule of novocaine;
• thoroughly mix, keep in the mouth on the affected area for at least ten minutes.

After the disappearance of stomatitis, continue the course of procedures for at least five more days, so that the infection does not return again. Be sure to visit the doctor so that he can monitor the course of treatment and prevent the disease from changing into a more complex form. During the treatment, it is strictly forbidden to use sharp and hot dishes, and beverages, as well as foods with high levels of chemistry, such as chips.