Stomatitis: symptoms and causes

Stomatitis is an acute inflammation that affects tunica mucosa of mouth, including gums, tongue and lips, caused by viral or bacterial contagion, as well as a result of injury or an allergic response.

One of the main symptoms of stomatitis is mucosal ulcers with red border and white base.

Types of stomatitis:

• bacterial stomatitis caused by streptococcus and staphylococcus
• herpetic stomatitis, caused by herpes virus
• reccurent oral ulceration
• oral moniliasis (white mouth)
• ulcerative stomatitis
• allergic stomatitis provoked by allergic response to products or plant pollen

Doctors often prescribe for treatment anti-inflammatory and allergy medications, topical anti-infective agent for ulcers, tissue healing drugs, antibiotics.

Attention! Self-medication can lead to various complications.

Sticking to a diet is a significant point in treatment for stomatitis. Avoid spicy, sour and hot meals.

To cope with the problem faster should make an appointment to doctor on time and follow all recommendations.