If the plaque in the mouth - a fairly common phenomenon, especially in the period of epidemics of acute respiratory infections, then single white spots in the tongue are rare. The reasons for this pathology is not too much, but they all represent a serious threat to the body, and some for life. Therefore, at occurrence of such maculae, it is important to address at once to the doctor and to pass or take place the recommended inspection.
Why did the tongue have white spots?
The most innocuous reason for this condition is insufficient moistening of the oral cavity due to mild dehydration. At the same time, the formations are flat, do not cause any inconvenience, except for the sensation of dry mouth.
Cope with this problem easily, it is enough to adjust the drinking regime, restore the water-salt balance in the body.
Other causes of white spots in the language are more serious and require separate consideration.
Why did the white spot appear on the tongue?
Factors that trigger the described symptoms:
- Candidiasis (thrush). There is a multiplication of fungi in the oral cavity. The spots have a curdled structure, slightly rise above the surface of the tongue. Treatment involves antimycotic drugs ( Fluconazole , Fucis).
- Flat lichen. It often develops due to the progression of hepatitis C. To eliminate spots, complex therapy of the underlying disease is required.
- Allergic reaction. It looks like a single white spot on the tip of the tongue, less often there are several formations. The skin in the affected area can peel off. Treatment requires taking antihistamines (Claritin, Zirtek).
- Leukoplakia. To this disease predispose two factors - smoking and autoimmune processes in the body (AIDS, HIV infection). With leukoplakia, the spots have blurred, fuzzy boundaries, but hardly rise above the surface of the tongue.
- Violation of the acid medium in the stomach. Increased production of juice often provokes the casting of the contents of the stomach in
esophagus and oral cavity, which leads to the formation of ulcers and wounds in the tongue, which are covered with a white loose coating. An effective method of treatment is to maintain a sparing diet and taking prescribed gastroenterologist drugs.
White spots in the language of oncology
The most serious cause of the phenomenon is oral cancer. Spots are formed not only in the tongue, but also on the mucous larynx, gums.
It is worth noting that people who abuse alcohol and who have a habit of smoking are more prone to oncology of the oral cavity.