So language. Muscular organ in the mouth involved in the use of food as well as in speech. It is very important in the life of any person, and if healthy, it just did not notice. But as soon as the problem starts, tongue soreness brings immense discomfort. What are the reasons for such a state? Let's investigate.
Most often, the language of pain due to:
1. Casual bites and other injuriesObtained by chewing food and not only. Language bites can occur, for example, during sports activities, falls, car accidents, etc. By organ injury may also result in some diseases - such as epilepsy.
To stop pain and speed recovery helps warm salty solution. If the wound is large and / or deep need professional help, most likely emergency.
2. Thrush. The fungus Candida in the human mouth, his throat, and digestive tract necessarily present. But healthy body controls it. But if the fungus gets out of control, it causes an infection that is often seen in infants and immunocompromised patients. And then on the tongue and in the mouth formed painful white and yellow spots, the treatment of which will last no less than 2 weeks of using antifungal drugs.
3. Stomatitis. Painful sores in this disease are formed at the mucosa of the oral cavity, including the tongue. They usually go away and do not need treatment. Stomatitis can cause certain foods, stress, hormonal changes and so forth. If ulcers are concerned more than 3 times a year, be sure to seek medical advice.
4. Herpes. The virus is highly contagious and also causes painful sores in the oral cavity and the outside. These sores can affect and language, causing pain and a burning sensation. Many doctors prescribe to patients with herpes antiviral agents to reduce the severity of the disease and cope with painful lesions faster.
5. Syndrome burning mouth - a painful condition that causes a burning sensation and / or numbness of the tongue. Pain can last for months or even years, but in the mouth will not be any visible problems. A similar syndrome may be caused by an allergic reaction to any procedures or products, diabetes, problems with thyroid, reflux, malnutrition.
6. Glossitis (tongue inflammation). There are different types of this disease, but almost all of them are characterized by pain in the language. Treatment then depends on the cause of the disease and the degree of pain.
7. Tumors in the languageWhich visually looks like a lump or spot bright red, or conversely, white. The tumor in the language is often accompanied by numbness, pain when swallowing, bleeding. In this case, it is necessary to consult a doctor. And not to delay the visit.
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