What are the causes of tongue ulcers? 

Contents

 1 tongue

 2 causes of tongue ulcers

 3 types of tongue ulcers

 4 symptoms of tongue ulcers

 5 treatment of tongue ulcers

 6 Prevention of tongue ulcers

 

 the tongue

tongue Swallowing, chewing, and speaking.

 Causes of tongue ulcers

Oral ulcers generally appear in a circular or ellipsoidal shape on the tongue, lip, or cheek, and these ulcers are swollen and have a white, yellow, red or gray color, and it is normal for more than one ulcer to appear inside the mouth, or for a single ulcer to spread and grow and grow.

 There are many causes that lead to the appearance of tongue ulcers, and the most important reasons for the appearance of oral ulcers in general, including the tongue, are the following:

 Any area of ​​the mouth was exposed to an accident or hit with a sharp object.

Aphthous ulcers are the most common type of ulcers, the cause of which is not known precisely.

Failure to maintain oral hygiene.

Burns caused by eating hot foods.

 Lack of some nutrients such as vitamin B12, zinc and iron.

 Irritation caused by the use of mouthwashes.

Quit smoking, as quitting smoking leads to the appearance of ulcers at the beginning, which heal on their own later.

 Tension and stress.

Fungal and viral infections.

 There are also some diseases that are accompanied by ulcers, such as Celiac disease, a digestive disorder caused by an immune reaction in the small intestine due to eating gluten, AIDS, tuberculosis, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease (English: Inflammatory). bowel disease).

 One of the causes of ulcers is also the presence of oral cancers (in English: Oral cancer), in which case the tumor appears in the form of an ulcer that gradually increases in size, and it is very common in smokers and alcoholics, and among these cancers is tongue cancer, which is divided into two main types classified according to their location,

 The first type is found in the front part of the tongue, and it is the part that a person can bring out.

 As for the second type of tongue cancer, it affects the back of it, which is the part that connects the tongue to the larynx, and this type of cancer is usually discovered after it extends to the lymph nodes (English: Lymph nodes) in the neck.

 Types of tongue ulcers

 There are many types of tongue ulcers, the most important of which are as follows: Also, this ulcer causes discomfort in eating and speaking, and there are two main types of aphthous ulcers:

 Simple aphthous ulcers:

It appears three to four times a year, and it lasts for a week, and it usually appears in people aged 10-20 years.

 Complex aphthous ulcers:

This type is less common than simple aphthous ulcers, and is more common in people who have had it previously. Cold sore: caused by the herpes virus, which appears on the lips more commonly than on the tongue.

 Symptoms of tongue ulcers

 The symptoms and signs of ulcers depend on the cause that resulted from it, however, there are some common signs and symptoms, such as the patient feeling irritation and pain when eating pungent or hot foods, and the appearance of ulcers may be accompanied by inflammation at its edges, and it is difficult for the patient to clean his teeth when there are such ulcers, and the patient may lose his appetite for food because of them as well.

 Tongue ulcer treatment

 To treat dental ulcers, there are many methods that can be followed, the most important of which are the use of the following:

 Steroid gel:

 It is prescribed by the doctor, and is used to speed up the healing process of ulcers.

Silver nitrate:

The doctor puts this substance on the sores in order to speed up the healing process and relieve the pain resulting from them.

Lidocaine gel:

 It helps relieve pain immediately and temporarily.

Vitamin B:

 It is used in cases of vitamin B deficiency.

 surgery:

Where surgery is resorted to in cases of removing tumors of the tongue or white smear (in English: leukoplakia).

 Antibiotics:

It is given in cases where signs of infection appear, such as feeling more pain or the ulcer turning red.

 One of the things that the patient may do and help him treat ulcers is to drink good amounts of fluids, because dehydration exacerbates the problem, and the patient must stay away from hot and pungent foods for a period of time until the ulcer heals and heals, and the patient can use a medicinal mouthwash or rinse With saline water, the patient must keep the oral cavity clean.

 If the cause of the sores is a viral or fungal infection, the patient may use antivirals or antifungals. It is possible to use licorice, which has anti-ulcer and infection properties, and if the pain is not controlled, analgesics such as Paracetamol can be taken.

Prevention of tongue ulcers

  To prevent tongue ulcers or oral ulcers in general, the patient must maintain the health and safety of the mouth, by brushing the teeth with a soft toothbrush twice a day, as well as using medical dental floss, and it is necessary to make periodic visits to the dentist, and try to reduce the level of tension and stress, as The patient should do a periodic examination to ensure that there are no diseases or health problems.