The appearance of any formations on the body always causes discomfort. This is especially true when a pathology such as papilloma on the tongue appears. This benign neoplasm is dangerous, as it can easily be injured during human life, contributing to the appearance of wounds and cracks through which infection can enter the body.
Papilloma in this place is formed from cells of the mucous membrane, most often it is observed in women. It is not difficult to detect growths; it is much more difficult to get rid of them.
Description of pointed papilloma on the tongue
Papillomas on the tongue are a common form of human papillomavirus, which is presented in the form of a bumpy tumor or red papilla that is formed from epithelial cells of the oral cavity.
They are small in size (up to two centimeters). Typically, formations appear in those parts of the epithelium that are most susceptible to injury: under the tongue and on the tongue, on its tip or side, back, at the root.
Papilloma on the tongue
Note! Particular attention should be paid to the occurrence of papillomas on the leaf papillae of the tongue, as they can develop into an oncological neoplasm, which often causes death.
Papilloma on the tongue
The growth begins to grow, as the connective tissue is penetrated by a large number of capillaries, nerves and lymphatic vessels. Over time, the papilloma (condyloma) turns into an ulcer, which bleeds and causes pain.
Typically, a growth on the root of the tongue is diagnosed accidentally; a person may not even be aware of its presence. But most often, the pathology clearly manifests symptoms, bringing not only physical, but also aesthetic discomfort to its owner. If processes appear under the tongue, they will cause discomfort to the person, as they will often be injured when eating.
Types of papillomas on the tongue
In medicine, the following types of neoplasms are distinguished:
- Reactive papillomatosis, which experiences constant viral, mechanical or thermal effects;
- Neoplatic papillomatosis is rare. It represents the presence on the tongue of a large number of formations in the form of nodes or papules, which can be single or multiple.
It is also customary to distinguish the following types of papillomas depending on their external structure:
- Flat formations are characterized by an elevation above the epithelium of more than two millimeters, they have a wide structure (up to one and a half centimeters), light color and are formed one at a time.
Usually the growths are localized on the side of the tongue or on its back. In a child, this pathology is presented in the form of epithelial hyperplasia, in which the tissues of the mucous membrane of the tongue begin to grow greatly; Flat papillomas on the tongue - Pointed growths have the appearance of papillae with a sharp, light-colored end. They are usually localized under the tongue, so they are often injured. Papillomas tend to form groups, gradually growing and increasing in size, they create inconvenience in eating while making a conversation;
Pointed growths
- Thread-like processes protrude above the surface of the epithelium up to four millimeters, they are not wide, have a darker color and are formed in groups of several papillomas.
Filiform papillomas
Reasons for the development of lingual papillomas
The reasons for the appearance of growths on the tongue can be different. The main factors in the development of pathology are human papillomavirus and reduced immunity, which activates it in the body. The appearance of formations in the mouth is caused by human infection with such strains of the virus as 1,2,3, as well as 16 and 18.
Human infection occurs in several ways:
- Contact with a carrier of infection;
- Use of contaminated household items;
- Transmission of HPV from mother to child during labor.
Once in the body of a healthy person, the virus is in a passive state; if the immune system is impaired or there is a lack of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, it is activated and begins to actively multiply, causing the appearance of growths on the person’s tongue.
Flat papillomas on a child’s tongue
Note! In childhood, papillomas in the mouth often appear due to poor oral hygiene. They are often located on the tongue, near the frenulum.
The following factors contribute to a decrease in immunity and activation of the virus:
- Sores in the mouth Prolonged stress;
- Failure to comply with oral hygiene rules;
- Abuse of alcohol and nicotine;
- Presence of chronic diseases;
- Old age or childhood;
- Presence of wounds, scratches in the mouth.
If you have good, stable immunity, neoplasms on the tongue do not arise or go away on their own.
Symptoms of the disease
Benign growths
Knowing what papilloma looks like on the tongue, it is not difficult to recognize its manifestations. The neoplasm is a two-centimeter-sized elevation that causes discomfort when swallowing.
A benign tumor has a bumpy surface or is presented in the form of a papilla; the growths may break off, a blood lump appears that bleeds, and ulcers may develop. Sometimes the growths can cover the entire surface of the tongue.
It is possible to immediately notice the appearance of papilloma only if it has formed in a visible place. Often the formation appears in the form of polyps on the root of the tongue or under it, causing slight itching.
In other cases, the growths, photos of which are presented, can be detected only after they have begun to bleed, causing pain to the person. If a visual examination using a mirror reveals formations on the tongue, then a papilloma has popped up, but to make an accurate diagnosis you need to contact a dermatologist or ENT doctor.
Note! A distinctive feature of lingual papillomas is the formation of bleeding wounds at the site of the torn formation. Such injuries can provoke the development of papillitis and even cancer.
Photo of papillomas on the tongue
Diagnostic methods
Knowing which doctor to contact, the patient is recommended to undergo diagnostics in order to avoid complications of the pathology.
Polyp growths on the front of the tongue are immediately visible; they interfere with eating and speaking, bleed, and are easy to injure.
If there are growths on the lower part of the tongue, the doctor detects it during a visual examination when he asks the person to show his tongue.
A doctor, having noticed a neoplasm, which can also be localized on the root, studies its structure, that is, establishes the type of pathology. The structure of papilloma on the tongue is fine-grained and rough.
In children, the formations occupy large areas; they can be covered with a white coating, so identifying the disease in childhood is much easier. Having seen such manifestations, the doctor usually determines immediately that it may be papilloma.
Elderly people often experience an oncological tumor that may resemble papilloma. The only difference between a cancerous tumor is its strong compaction.
PCR
Then the doctor can order a PCR test to determine the type of pathogen, perform a biopsy, after which the biopsy is sent for histological examination.
The doctor also differentiates papilloma on the tongue from diseases such as cancer, cyst, ulcer (callus) formed due to stomatitis. After passing the examination, the patient is prescribed appropriate treatment.
Drug therapy
Interferon
Treatment of papillomas should be comprehensive, which includes drug and surgical therapy. Before prescribing medications, the doctor cleans the oral cavity, eliminating white plaque and pockets through which infection can enter the body.
For this purpose, the oral cavity is sanitized, and then treated with ointment, which has an antiviral effect. This could be, for example, “Bonaftone”, “Adimal” or “Megosin” ointment. It is necessary to treat the oral cavity from below and from above.
Then the doctor prescribes antiviral and immunostimulating drugs, for example, Interferon or Panavir, and vitamin complexes. Their action is aimed at increasing the body's defenses. The doctor selects medications based on the individual characteristics of the body, taking into account contraindications and side effects.
Surgery
Surgical removal of papillomas is often performed.
To eliminate the pathology, the following surgical treatment methods can be used:
- Surgery. In this case, the surgeon can use one of the methods of excision of papillomas, such as a scalpel, cyberknife, special scissors, loops or conchotome;
- Laser therapy is used very often, as it does not cause pain or discomfort in the patient;
- Electrocoagulation, in which the growths are cauterized;
- Removing bubbles using radio waves.
In each specific case, the doctor prescribes one or another method of surgical treatment. After removal of papillomas, medications are also prescribed to increase immunity and strengthen the body.
Note! If there are a large number of papillomas in the oral cavity, relapses of the disease often occur, so the physician must provide for further possible treatment of the person.
Children usually do not undergo surgical removal of growths, but if absolutely necessary, the doctor should use anesthesia.
Kipferon
If growths are detected in a pregnant woman, she may be prescribed drugs such as Viferon or Kipferon. The question of their removal is considered only by an experienced doctor, since there is a risk of complications. Typically, treatment is prescribed that is aimed at combating HPV.
Video: laser removal of papillomas on the tongue
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Treatment with folk remedies is possible only after consultation with your doctor. Typically, such treatment acts as an additional method, but it is not recommended to use it as an independent method of therapy, since complications such as oncology may develop.
Together with medications, the patient can use herbal infusions and decoctions to increase the body's defenses. Infusions can be prepared from rose hips, lemon balm, chamomile, plantain and other herbs.
You can drink 100 milliliters of red potato juice every day.
Celandine has a good effect. Its juice is applied to the affected areas if the growths are small. The procedure is repeated three times a day, the full course of treatment is about one month.
Prognosis and prevention
Usually, the prognosis of the disease is good, provided that you contact a medical facility in a timely manner and carry out effective treatment in compliance with all doctor’s instructions.
During therapy, patients are advised to eat properly and lead a healthy lifestyle. In advanced cases, a cancerous tumor may develop, so do not delay your visit to the doctor.
For the purpose of prevention, doctors recommend monitoring oral hygiene, strengthening the immune system, leading a healthy lifestyle, avoiding promiscuity, and promptly treating concomitant pathologies and STDs.
Source: https://ZdorovKozha.com/papilloma/papilloma-na-yazyke
Papilloma on the tongue: photos, treatment methods, features of laser removal
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- Update date: December 2019
Soft, benign neoplasms with a papillary structure are papillomas, also known as warts.
They can appear on any part of the body, including mucous membranes. Papilloma on or under the tongue is a common problem that occurs in young children, but adult patients encounter such growths just as often.
The cause of the tumor is a virus.
The essence of the problem
Papilloma on the tongue, external genitalia, mucous membranes and skin is the result of the activity of the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is transmitted primarily through sexual contact, through unprotected sexual contact.
There is a risk of transmission of the virus through oral contact, including during kissing. Often, against the background of a weakened immune system, you can become infected with the virus at home - through hygiene items, dishes, or even by shaking hands if the skin on the palms is damaged and there are open wounds.
Infection of the child occurs during passage through the birth canal if the woman is infected.
The statistics are inexorable: every third inhabitant of the planet is infected with papillomavirus. Moreover, the disease is not always dangerous; in most cases, apart from aesthetic discomfort, the presence of papillomas on the body does not threaten anything. The mucous membranes are another matter - papilloma on the tongue simply interferes with chewing food and causes speech defects.
The papilloma virus is present in the body of every third person, but with strong immunity it may not manifest itself
It is a soft neoplasm of the papillary structure. The color ranges from pale pink to crimson, sometimes there are white growths. Sizes can vary from a few millimeters to 2 centimeters.
The peculiarity of papillomas is that they grow after each injury. That is, if you injure a small growth, after a while it will increase. Often, after damage to the skin, another papilloma appears, and after a while they form a small island, similar to a cauliflower inflorescence.
Why are papillomas in the mouth dangerous?
Papillomas under the tongue are easily injured. This is caused by eating hot or cold food, or accidental damage to the teeth while chewing solid food. After each injury, the growth may increase, and this is also accompanied by pain and bleeding.
Often, papillomas on the root of the tongue, when increasing in size, cause breathing problems. If the root of the tongue is compressed by a growth, a gag reflex appears. This can even happen when swallowing food.
The most common complication caused by the appearance of papilloma on the tongue is speech incomprehensibility. A person begins to lisp and swallow the endings of words due to impaired tongue mobility.
HPV poses a risk of developing cancer. This does not apply to all strains of the virus, but there is always a certain risk of cells degenerating into malignant ones. Despite the fact that papillomas on the tongue rarely develop into cancer, it is necessary to play it safe and take timely measures to remove the tumor.
Types of neoplasms
Symptoms and types of papillomas on the tongue depend on the cause of their formation. There are two types - reactive and neoplastic papillomatosis of the tongue. The neoplastic form of the disease is characterized by proliferation of the epithelium of the papillae of the tongue and is very rare. This form of the disease is classified as a separate category of diseases.
The reactive form is the formation of genital warts or flat warts on or under the tongue. The cause of the disease is a virus, but the growths themselves in this area appear in response to a constant irritant, which can be:
- mechanical damage due to malocclusion;
- mouth infection;
- thermal effects;
- chemical burn.
Thus, we can conclude that papillomas in the oral cavity appear due to a decrease in local immunity as a result of repeated damage to the mucous membrane.
There are different types of neoplasms on the tongue
Most often, genital warts or papillomas form under the tongue. They stand out well in the photo, as they have a papillary cone-shaped shape. The peculiarity of such neoplasms is frequent damage. After damage, papillomas merge into islands, increase in size and cause serious discomfort.
Flat growths appear on the sides of the tongue. They look like a flat, light-colored plaque. Such papillomas do not cause any noticeable discomfort, but they can grow, covering an increasing area of the tongue. In the photo they look like pink seals.
Regardless of the form of the tumors, they must be removed.
Neoplasms in children
The HPV virus may not manifest itself for a long time. Its activation occurs against the background of decreased immunity, which is accompanied by the appearance of neoplasms on the skin and mucous membranes. When the immune defense is normalized, the virus enters an inactive phase, but may reappear during the next episode of immunodeficiency, for example, during infectious diseases.
It often happens that before pregnancy a woman did not know that she was infected with the virus. This can be explained very simply - if there are no papillomas on the skin, then the virus is suppressed by one’s own immunity. During pregnancy, the body is weakened, which in some cases can result in the appearance of papillomas on the skin. In this case, there is a risk of infection of the child when passing through the birth canal.
Papilloma on a child’s tongue can appear at any age, but most often growths are discovered after upper respiratory tract infections, stomatitis or tonsillitis.
Such tumors in children are immediately removed. Otherwise, the child’s body will not be able to cope with the virus, which will lead to the appearance of multiple tumors on the skin.
Laser removal of papillomas on the tongue and antiviral therapy are usually practiced.
In children, papillomas grow especially quickly, so they need to be removed immediately
Which doctor should I contact?
Although a dermatologist treats HPV, you should first consult with an otolaryngologist. This is necessary to exclude pathologies of the ENT organs and the inflammatory nature of the disease.
Using special equipment, the otolaryngologist will carefully examine the tumor and make a diagnosis. Then the doctor will refer the patient to a dermatologist to remove the growth followed by a tissue biopsy - this is necessary to eliminate the risk of cancer.
Along with radical measures, the doctor will select the optimal drug therapy for the treatment of HPV.
Drug treatment
When papilloma appears on the tongue, treatment begins with suppressing the activity of the virus. Otherwise, removing the growth will only bring a temporary effect, and the papilloma will reappear in the same place when immunity decreases again.
To treat such an infection, drugs based on acyclovir are used. This may be an ointment or gel for topical application, or antiviral tablets. For multiple skin rashes, combination therapy is used:
- local treatment with antiviral ointments;
- systemic effect on the body by taking antiviral tablets;
- immunomodulatory therapy.
The duration of drug treatment is about 2-3 weeks. Then it is recommended to remove the growth.
Removing growths
If the growth does not interfere, and its size is not large and it is not subject to damage in everyday life, it does not need to be removed. It is necessary to remove a papilloma if it causes inconvenience, is often damaged, or interferes with normal chewing of food or conversation.
Any growths with a risk of degeneration into a malignant neoplasm must be removed. The decision to remove a papilloma in one case or another is made by a doctor, based on an examination of the patient and a PCR analysis to determine the strain of the virus.
Before removing papillomas, the type of neoplasm is examined
Your attending physician will tell you which doctor to contact to remove the growth. Typically, this procedure is carried out in a dermatologist’s office or in a clinic’s treatment room, if appropriate equipment is available.
The most optimal method is to remove papillomas on the tongue with a laser. It has a number of advantages:
- low duration of the procedure;
- no bleeding;
- painlessness;
- quick result.
Papilloma on the tongue is removed in one session, the duration of which rarely exceeds 15 minutes. Using a laser, the doctor removes the growth tissue layer by layer.
In this case, the laser cauterizes the blood vessels that feed the papilloma. This ensures there is no bleeding and prevents the virus from spreading through the bloodstream throughout the body.
The method allows you to treat papillomas quickly and painlessly in children and adults.
Laser removal of papillomas on the tongue
Is it possible to treat papillomas using traditional methods?
Non-traditional methods for treating growths on the tongue show low effectiveness due to the peculiarity of the localization of papillomas. It is better not to waste time on alternative treatment, but to immediately contact a specialist and remove the growth.
Nevertheless, folk methods have quite a lot of adherents who speak positively about the treatment of papillomas in the mouth using the following means.
- Grate a few pink potatoes. For treatment, only raw, unpeeled potatoes are used, since the skin contains a lot of useful substances. The resulting mass must be filtered, collecting the juice in a container. The juice is then used for the first 10 minutes to rinse the mouth. If it has darkened, this means an oxidative reaction, as a result of which the juice loses its medicinal properties.
- Another potato recipe is to infuse the skins of pink potatoes with vodka and use them to rinse the mouth, after diluting them with water in equal proportions.
- To treat papillomas, it is recommended to drink half a glass of cranberry juice daily, as it stimulates the immune system to fight the virus.
It is recommended to use folk remedies in conjunction with drug treatment. Children should follow the doctor's recommendations, but not try to treat themselves.
There is no specific prevention for HPV, since the virus can be contracted under any conditions. Children, mainly girls, are now offered vaccinations against dangerous oncogenic strains of the virus. This provides protection against the types of HPV that cause cervical cancer, but does not protect against simpler strains of the virus.
Optimal prevention is maintaining your own immunity and timely treatment of any diseases, including common colds. It is important to remember: the virus is activated only against the background of a decrease in immune defense.
Source: https://DermatologInfo.ru/papillomy/organy/papilloma-na-yazyke/
Papillomas on the tongue in adults and children: symptoms, causes, features of occurrence at the root, treatment
Papillomas are benign neoplasms that develop from epithelial cells. Such growths on the tongue can appear in a person at any age. Most often, the pathology affects women.
Papillomas on the tongue are often small in size (from 0.5 to 2.0 cm) and are similar in color to the surrounding tissues. They can be located anywhere above the surface of the mucous membrane or skin. Such formations have an unaesthetic appearance and cause significant discomfort to a person.
Classification
In modern medicine, papillomas on the tongue are divided according to several criteria, based on the characteristics of their development, location and shape.
Neoplasms of this type are divided into neoplastic and reactive. The first type of papillomas is quite rare and looks like nodular growths. In practice, there are both single papules and entire groups. The development of reactive papillomas is influenced by exposure to external irritants and viral infections.
It is also customary to divide growths according to their appearance. Pointed neoplasms look like papillae that taper towards their end. Most often they are observed under the tongue. Due to constant injury, they can increase in number and size.
Flat papillomas are usually solitary, located on the root of the tongue and its lateral edges. They have a round shape and clear boundaries. Over time, the formations can expand up to 1.5 cm.
Thread-like growths protrude above the surface of the tongue tissues up to 4 mm and appear in several units.
Causes
The appearance of papillomas in the oral cavity, as well as on other parts of the body, is associated with infection of the body by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is transmitted through minor injuries to the mucous membranes or skin, during childbirth, or due to unprotected sexual intercourse.
The virus can remain in the body asymptomatically for several months or even years. Its activation occurs under the influence of a number of factors that influence decreased immunity:
- taking hormonal or contraceptive medications, as well as antibiotics;
- frequent stressful situations, depression, lack of sleep;
- hypothermia , viral diseases;
- poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle;
- smoking, drug and alcohol use;
- lack or excess of vitamins in the body.
In a child, the appearance of papillomas on the tongue is often associated with poor hygiene and the presence of dirty hands or objects in the mouth. Pregnant women whose bodies are in a weakened state are also included in the risk group.
Symptoms
In the first stages of papilloma growth, a small growth in the form of a white tubercle is observed on the tongue. After some time, the new growths change their shade, signaling the second stage of their development.
Signs of the appearance of papillomas on the tongue can be different and depend on the location. Often the patient complains of discomfort and a feeling of the presence of a foreign object in the oral cavity.
Throughout the entire period of development of growths, unpleasant sensations arise during conversation or while eating.
The presence of papilloma on the tongue, given its size, can cause difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, and gag reflexes.
Small growths often remain invisible, especially if they are located under the tongue or on a distant part of it. In turn, large neoplasms on the root of the tongue lead to disruption of the swallowing act.
Symptoms usually worsen as the papilloma matures and begins to bleed. Pain and burning sensations also occur after injury to the growth.
Can it develop into cancer?
Usually, papillomas on the tongue do not pose any particular danger to humans. However, there is a risk of their subsequent degeneration into a malignant tumor. Not all growths can cause cancer. In modern medicine, several types of papillomavirus are identified that lead to carcinoma. For the oral cavity, these types of HPV are assigned numbers 16 and 18.
Factors influencing the degeneration of papillomas are the choice of the wrong method of treatment, attempts to remove growths on your own, minor injuries, frequent exposure to the sun, and decreased immunity.
With malignant papilloma of the tongue, the patient may observe the following changes:
- more saturated color of the growth, bleeding, suppuration;
- pain, itching and burning are felt in the area of the neoplasm
- increase in size and proliferation;
- development of inflammatory processes;
- violation of the integrity of the neoplasm, the appearance of cracks on its surface.
In advanced stages of the disease, a person is worried about general weakness, elevated body temperature, and enlargement of nearby lymph nodes.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis of papilloma in the tongue is based on the patient’s complaints, medical history and data obtained during examination. An accurate diagnosis is possible only based on the results of histological examination.
During an external examination by a dentist, growths without signs of inflammation are detected. When palpating the problem area, the neoplasms have a soft consistency and there are no pain syndromes.
Using the polymerase chain reaction, it is possible to confirm or refute the presence of human papillomavirus in the body, as well as determine its type.
For a detailed analysis of papilloma on the tongue, a biopsy is used. The material obtained surgically after histological examination allows us to determine the benignity or malignancy of the neoplasm.
Treatment
Treatment methods for papillomas on the tongue are selected by the attending physician in agreement with the patient, based on the type of growths, their size and degree of growth. However, most doctors agree that such tumors should be removed.
Using electrocoagulation, the growth is cauterized using an electric current. Removal of papilloma occurs with good results. However, the procedure itself is very painful and healing takes a long time.
Cryodestruction involves exposing the papilloma to nitrogen. Due to the influence of low temperatures, pathological cells decay within one week.
Laser treatment is the most effective way to combat such tumors. During the procedure, the patient feels virtually no pain, the wound heals in a short time, and the likelihood of relapse is minimal.
To date, medicine has not developed ways to completely rid the body of the HPV virus. But, with the help of medications and the right lifestyle, it is possible to return it to a sleeping state.
Prognosis and complications
The main danger of developing papilloma on the mucous membrane and tissues of the tongue is the possibility of its degeneration into a malignant neoplasm with the accompanying risks that cause cancerous tumors.
According to statistics, this situation is observed in less than 2% of cases of papillomas. With excessive growth of epithelial cells, the pathology becomes uncontrollable.
Also, the presence of growths causes discomfort due to the large number of nerve endings in the tongue. Large papillomas lead to speech problems.
The need for immediate treatment of these formations is caused by the high risk of their damage during eating or talking. Opening bleeding can be stopped with great difficulty. The resulting wounds take a long time to heal and often become infected.
Prevention
The peculiarities of papilloma on the tongue include its tendency to recur. To prevent the reappearance of growths, a number of preventive measures should be taken:
- regularly take medications that prevent the activation of HPV, as well as vitamin complexes to improve immunity;
- to refuse from bad habits;
- normalize lifestyle and emotional state;
- avoid unprotected and casual sex ;
- Follow the rules of hygiene, use only personal care products.
To prevent complications, it is necessary to periodically visit a doctor to identify growths in the oral cavity and treat them in a timely manner.
Source: https://onkologia.ru/dobrokachestvennyie-opuholi/polost-rta/papillomy-na-yazyke/
Papillomas on the tongue: how dangerous and how to cure them
Papillomas on the tongue are soft, benign formations caused by the activity of the papillomavirus. A virus that has entered the human body provokes the proliferation of mucosal tissue, resulting in tongue papilloma.
Types of papillomas
In most cases, papillomas appear on the tongue as a reaction to an irritant:
- Mechanical damage to the mucous membrane: thermal, chemical burns; irritation that occurs when eating spicy, sour foods; tongue injury (biting; damage from low-quality crowns, braces);
- Infectious lesions of the oral cavity.
The main types of formations are:
- Genital condylomas, having an elongated cone-shaped shape. Formations are susceptible to injury and are often injured. Damage leads to the adhesion of microgrowths, their association into islands, which cause inconvenience and discomfort;
- Flat round formations. In most cases, these growths appear on the root of the tongue and its lateral surfaces. Externally, the formations look like a large flat ridge on a thin stalk. The growths are painless, cause slight discomfort, and can interfere with eating and talking.
The appearance of condylomas is asymptomatic and results in slight discomfort. Pain occurs when papillomas are injured.
Regardless of the type of microgrowths, they must be removed and treated.
Causes of papilloma on the tongue
Benign formations appear on the mucous membrane due to the activity of viral agents in the human body, which stimulate tissue proliferation. You can become infected in the following ways:
- Contact and household. Infection occurs through everyday contact with an infected person: using common hygiene items (towel, sponge, toothbrush, mouthwash);
- Sexual. Infection occurs through unprotected sexual contact with an infected partner. In this case, the type of sex is not important; papillomavirus on the tongue can be provoked not only by oral sex, but also by vaginal and anal sex.
Once in the body, the human papillomavirus can remain dormant for several months or years. The development of papillomas on the root of the tongue, on its sides, upper surface, and end of the organ is provoked by the activation of viral agents in the blood. The virus becomes active due to several reasons:
- Decreased immunity. Weakening of the body's defenses can be caused by chronic diseases, infectious lesions, gastrointestinal pathologies, nervous and physical overload, vitamin deficiencies; bad habits;
- Mechanical damage: chemical, thermal burns; injuries resulting from damage by orthodontic structures, biting. Trauma due to a weakened immune system provokes the appearance of papillomas under the tongue, on its surface, on the side, at the end;
- Physiological factors: hormonal changes as a result of menopause, pregnancy.
Diagnosis of papilloma on the tongue
Which doctor should I contact if there is papilloma on my tongue? You can contact a dentist, otolaryngologist, or dermatologist. The dentist, examining the oral area, will identify or rule out dental diseases.
An otolaryngologist will conduct an examination to identify ENT diseases. Specialists will refer the patient to a dermatologist for a more detailed examination and diagnosis.
A dermatologist will explain what to do if there is papilloma on the tongue and prescribe the optimal treatment method.
The specialist prescribes the following diagnostic procedures:
- PCR studies that will help determine the type of HPV. The analysis is the most accurate for identifying the type of virus (oncogenic, non-oncogenic form). During the study, bio-fluids are used: urine, blood, semen, vaginal secretions;
- A biopsy, during which the type of HPV is confirmed, a detailed examination of the affected tissue is performed. To do this, a microscopic piece of papilloma tissue is taken.
Material is collected in several ways:
- Puncture - the necessary material is obtained by puncturing the formation with a special needle;
- The papilloma is removed completely for further research;
- Partial removal of growth.
Treatment of papillomas
Treatment of tongue papillomatosis includes sanitation of the oral cavity to eliminate foci of infection in the mouth: inflammatory processes, carious lesions are eliminated, and dental plaque is removed.
Medication direction
The main treatment is aimed at suppressing viral activity, otherwise the elimination of tongue growths will be temporary; they will appear again when the immune system weakens.
Medicines based on acyclovir are used to fight infection. The form of the drugs depends on the degree of papillomatosis: antiviral tablets, ointments for topical use. The optimal solution is combination therapy:
- Lubricating formations on the tongue with ointments with antiviral characteristics;
- Treatment of papillomas under the tongue, on the lateral surfaces, on top, with antiviral tablets;
- Taking immunomodulators, vitamin-mineral complexes:
- Interferons to reduce the number of viral agents;
- Panavir is a drug that stimulates the immune system;
- Vitamin A oil solution used for external use;
- Pregnant women are prescribed Kipferon, Viferon.
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The use of folk remedies may be prescribed as an auxiliary treatment direction.
To strengthen the immune system, it is acceptable to use vitamin decoctions and teas:
- Dried rose hips are poured into a glass of boiling water. The cooled infusion is taken up to 3 times a day. Rose hips contain a complex of essential substances and elements that quickly increase the body’s ability to resist viruses and infections;
- Tea with chamomile, sage, calendula;
- Castor oil lotions are used as a local remedy to combat tongue papillomas;
- Pink potato juice is used to rinse the mouth. Raw, unpeeled tubers are grated. The mass is filtered. The resulting juice is collected in a separate container and used as a mouth rinse.
Removal of papilloma on the tongue
Removal of formations is recommended if the papilloma causes discomfort, is often injured, or interferes with conversation and eating. Growths on the tongue must be destroyed when there is a risk of their degeneration into malignant microgrowths. Based on the examination, the doctor prescribes removal of tongue growths. Modern hardware techniques allow you to remove papillomas quickly and effectively.
Effective hardware techniques include:
- Laser exposure. The most painless and safe way to eliminate formations. The laser acts on the tissue of the formation layer by layer, burning out the growth. When removed with a laser, the vessels are sealed, which avoids bleeding, infection and inflammation. The laser effect is targeted, affecting only the papilloma of the tongue, nearby tissues are not injured. The procedure eliminates the appearance of post-operative scars. Has the shortest recovery period. The laser effectively removes both large formations on the tongue and small papillomas;
- Cryodestructive method, the essence of which is the effect of liquid nitrogen on microgrowth. The doctor processes the formation, as a result it is frozen, and the papilloma tissue is destroyed. The procedure lasts a few seconds. After the manipulations, a blister remains at the site of formation, which dries out and disappears after a few days;
- Impact on papillomas with alternating current (electrocoagulation). The doctor uses special forceps with a loop, burning out the papilloma while simultaneously cauterizing the blood vessels. A small crust remains at the site of formation, which cannot be torn off to avoid infection. The recovery period is about 10 days;
- Excision of a tumor using a radio wave apparatus “Surhydron” (radio knife). Papillomas are removed quickly, the recovery period is minimal. Radio wave exposure affects only the affected tissue (the root of the papilloma); nearby healthy tissue areas are not damaged. The risk of inflammation after excision with a radioknife is minimal. Rapid tissue healing is achieved due to the sterilizing effect.
Prevention
Following simple rules will help prevent tongue papillomatosis:
- Strengthening the body's defenses through proper rest and work regime. At work, physical and nervous overload should be avoided. Sleep should be sound, uninterrupted, and last at least 8 hours. Physical activity must be adequate;
- Nutrition should be complete and rational. You need to eat enough fruits and vegetables, reduce the amount of spicy, salty and fatty foods. It is recommended to take food frequently (up to 6 times a day) and in small portions. This will normalize your weight and strengthen your immune system;
- A stable psycho-emotional background is an important condition for strong immunity. It is necessary to respond adequately to stressful situations, to avoid depression and breakdowns. Breathing techniques, meditation, and feasible physical activity will help with this;
- Follow the rules of oral hygiene: have individual hygiene products and items. You should brush your teeth with moderate intensity so as not to damage the mucous membrane of the tongue. Your toothbrush should be changed monthly. Oral hygiene should be carried out regularly;
- It is recommended to use a condom during sexual intercourse; this will significantly reduce the risk of HPV infection;
- Regular visits to the dentist are recommended. Timely treatment of diseases of the teeth and oral cavity, removal of dental plaque helps to minimize sources of infection in the mouth;
- Undertaking preventive examinations with a therapist. This will allow timely treatment of existing diseases to begin and prevent new pathologies that reduce the body’s immune strength;
- If papillomas appear on the tongue, you should consult a dermatologist. The doctor will assess the extent of papillomatosis and prescribe adequate treatment.
Forecast
When the necessary treatment is carried out, the prognosis is most favorable. After timely therapy, the risk of HPV reactivation is minimal.
In most cases, tongue growths are successfully eliminated with the help of comprehensive drug treatment.
There is no need to trigger the development of papillomavirus in the tongue - the uncontrolled course of the disease can lead to the degeneration of growths into malignant formations.
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