Papillomas in the mouth: causes, treatment, laser removal

Papillomas in the mouth - just like on other parts of the body - appear suddenly. When multiple small lesions appear on the body, lips, tongue, tonsils and the sky, speech is usually about HPV - the human papillomavirus. Today we learn about the causes of these outgrowths in the mouth, about the methods of their removal and preventive measures to prevent re-infection.

Causes of HPV

Papillomas in the mouth can appear when the mucous membrane is injured during various dental manipulations and prosthetics of the teeth, or if the person has such bad habits as the constant use of too hot food or drinks (for example, scorching mucous tea).

The risk of HPV infection is very high with a decrease in both general and local immunity. It can be provoked by prolonged use of antibacterial drugs or hormonal tablets. Often, papilloma on the lip Or in the oral cavity occurs with chronic diseases of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and with hormonal imbalance.

Types of formations in the oral cavity

Described neoplasms are divided depending on the place of appearance and form:

1. Flat papillomas - appear on the gums. Such formations are slightly pinkish, and their surface is granular.
2. Epithelial papillomas are reddish growths, to the touch they are soft and mobile.
3. A simple papilloma in the mouth. Photos of this kind of education can be seen in our article. It has a pineal form, the base of which is flat.
4. Pointed papillomas (appear with oral sex).
5. Filamentary condylomas - are formed in any part of the oral cavity. Such growths have a thin pedicle and are easily traumatized.

Danger of tumors in the mouth

Papillomas in the mouth mostly appear in the throat, in the tongue, tonsils, palatine arches and even on the vocal cords. They can not only discomfort, but also present a serious danger to human health.

So, the papilloma in the mouth, the photo of which can be seen in this article, can disrupt the diction and cause bad breath, but what is especially important is that it can grow from benign to malignant. With the growth of the epithelium, the growth of cells can acquire an uncontrolled nature, so it is important to identify benign education in time and correctly remove it.

Ways to eliminate build-up

Papilloma in the mouth, the treatment of which must be started immediately, as soon as it is found, can be removed by various methods:

• Cutting out a medical loop;
• Laser;
• Excision of the scalpel;
• Sonication;
• Electrocoagulation;
• Konhotomom;
• Radiowave excision.

The most popular method for today is the removal of education with a laser.

Carrying out the manipulation

Before getting rid of the papilloma, the patient undergoes tests to exclude the malignant nature of the tumor. The place where the education is located, the doctor does not process anything, does not anesthetize, as laser removal is absolutely painless manipulation. The patient is put on goggles, and a beam of laser beams is sent to the formation.

Laser removal lasts no more than a minute. Specially directed beams evaporate the water in a problematic place, the cells shrink and begin to turn into a crust. However, in half an hour the skin reddens and swells, but it is normal. After a few days, it goes away, and the crust that appeared on the site of the impact falls off within one week.

Advantages and disadvantages of laser treatment

As with any kind of treatment, the laser has its advantages and disadvantages. The pluses are:

• Lack of blood and pain;
• Sterility of manipulation;
• Short rehabilitation period;
• The speed of holding;
• No risk of further infection;
• Absence of influence on taste perception;
• Possibility for a session to remove several papillomas in the mouth.

But there is a procedure for laser exposure and one drawback - the high cost of conducting.

Complex treatment

If a person thinks that the papilloma of the oral cavity can be eliminated by a laser and no further therapeutic measures are needed, then this is a misconception. After all, such a growth of benign nature appears due to infection of the whole organism. And this means that you need to get rid of the virus in a complex way, otherwise it can again cause the appearance of papillomas.

For this purpose, doctors prescribe a comprehensive therapy, which includes 3 items:

1. Cleansing of the mouth.
2. Antiviral treatment. Scheduled vaccination (not always performed).
3. Strengthening of immunity.

And that the oral cavity does not become a source of constant infection, it is necessary to take all measures so that a person does not have papillomas on the mucosa. To do this, you need to get rid of caries, remove dental plaque and stone in time, and also treat inflammation.

Medical and preventive measures

The use of anti-virus means allows you to influence the cause of tumors. In this case, special drugs reduce the activity of the virus and prevent its further reproduction. Among a large number of such funds, doctors allocate the following effective drugs: Panavir, Famvir, Cycloferon.

To prevent relapse, the doctor can offer the patient an inoculation against the HPV virus. To do this, the most frequently used drug is "Gardasil". The vaccine contains organic substances that do not cause pain and help the body to produce cells of the immune system. They then block the virus's ability to penetrate the body. But a person should understand that vaccines help to protect themselves from the problem, but they do not eliminate it, therefore, the preparation "Gardasil" is not used for treatment.

The age of vaccination against papillomavirus is limited to 26 years. Later, vaccinations are not desirable, because their effectiveness will be reduced several times. In general, the HPV vaccine helps a person to protect themselves from the virus for at least 7 years.

How to avoid the appearance of papillomas

If a human body's defenses are weakened, then again and again papilloma can appear on the lip, tongue and other parts of the body. For this, drugs that enhance immunity are needed. A specific vitamin complex is prescribed by the doctor.

And as you understand, any disease is better prevented than than to engage in long-term and expensive treatment. For the prevention of infection with papillomavirus, the following items should be observed:

1. Daily proper oral hygiene. Do not use other people's toothbrushes and lipsticks, because they can be infected with a virus.
2. Use of a condom even with oral contacts.
3. High-grade food. A person's daily diet should necessarily include fresh vegetables and fruits, porridges. Useful food will help to strengthen immunity and prevent the penetration of the virus into the body.
4. Regular visit to the dentist. It is the specialist who can find the problem in time and start treatment of a benign growth.

Conclusion

Papillomas in the mouth can appear in any person under certain circumstances: reduced immunity, non-compliance with personal hygiene rules, after unsuccessful dental manipulations, etc.

Today, medicine suggests that patients get rid of such growths by several methods, the safest and most effective among them is laser removal. But we should not forget about such rules as nutrition, timely vaccination against the virus, and compliance with the rules of oral hygiene.