Typical symptoms of glossitis

Glossitis is an inflammatory process in the tissue structures of the tongue, changing its color and structure. Pathology is characterized by increased salivation, pain when chewing and swallowing food, loss of taste and speech difficulties. Symptoms of glossitis also manifest in hyperemia, swelling, burning tongue. The appearance of the main signs of the disease entails a feeling of discomfort. At the same time, it is possible to form phlegmon on the neck.

The cause of glossitis is a bacterial or viral microflora. The emerging pathology can develop as an independent ailment, but can serve as a sign of a systemic disease.

Symptoms of glossitis, which are manifested in its initial stage, is a sensation in the mouth burning, foreign body and discomfort. At the next stage, the state of the language changes. It acquires a burgundy or bright red color and a little swells. As the pathology develops, the taste sensations may become dull or completely lost. Increasing puffiness causes increased salivation.

Symptoms of glossitis at later stages are painful and difficult eating. Significant puffiness of the tongue becomes the cause of slurred speech of patients. At the first signs of pathology, it requires immediate treatment. Otherwise, the disease becomes chronic. Symptoms of glossitis in this case are manifested by dense and persistent swelling with a change in tissue structure. With a very neglected form of the disease, mushroom-shaped growths can be formed in the tongue.

If the pathogenic microflora caused the appearance of glossitis, the symptoms (the photos you see below) first manifest themselves in the form of foci of acute inflammation and swelling of the tongue. They are accompanied by a fever and pain in the mouth. Treatment of this pathology is primarily aimed at eliminating the causative agent of infection.

In the event that the viruses caused the appearance of glossitis, the symptoms and treatment of the pathology differ somewhat from the previous case. Signs of the disease are the bubbles that appear on the surface of the tongue. At autopsy, these lesions leave erosions, which are very painful. Specialist at this type of glossitis is prescribed the necessary drugs that can eliminate the cause of the disease - a pathogenic virus. With painful erosions, appliqués with the drug "Iruksol" are used. Gel or gelatinous agents are recommended, including solcoseryl. They contribute to the acceleration of the process of regeneration of the tissue structure. In the event that the appropriate course of therapy is not started in a timely manner, the pathological process can spread to the oral mucosa.

Symptom of neglected glossitis is the appearance of an abscess. In this case, a pulsating acute pain arises in the oral cavity. Another sign of neglected pathology is an uneven increase in the language, which becomes the cause of slurred speech.

If the glossitis is complicated by phlegmon, then the swelling and the focus of purulent tissue damage move to the bottom of the mouth and neck. At the same time, the pain sensations are rather bright. Difficulty breathing. Often there are also attacks of suffocation. Symptoms of glossitis complicated by phlegmon are expressed in the general weakness of the patient, the increase in lymph nodes and the increase in temperature.