How and with what to treat papillomas in the mouth?

1. What they look like
2. Symptoms of papillomas in the mouth
3. Treatment options
   1. Medicines
   2. Folk recipes
   3. Removal of papillomas in the mouth

Papilloma in the mouth is a tumor-like growth on the oral mucosa of a benign nature, caused by the activity of the papillomavirus. Neoplasms can cause discomfort due to the specific location, and also degenerate into oncological tumors. Papillomas can appear in the mouth regardless of the route of transmission of the virus.

What do papillomas in the mouth look like?

Photo of papillomas in the mouth

Today, scientists know over 100 different strains of the papilloma virus. The type of pathogen directly affects the location of the neoplasm. As a rule, strains 13 and 32 are responsible for growths in the oral cavity.

These benign tumors can affect different parts of the mouth:

1. Language. This organ is most susceptible to epithelial hyperplasia. It looks like small grains or single tubercles on the surface of the tongue. Usually the tip of the organ, the lateral zones, and sometimes the root are affected. The color of papillomas varies from pinkish to scarlet.
2. Throat. Such growths look like pink or flesh-colored bumps that are rough to the touch. Most often, papillomas in the mouth appear on the tonsils.
3. Larynx. Formations on this organ are considered the most unpleasant, as they can represent an obstacle to the normal breathing process. Most often, this type occurs in young children.
4. Lip. Papillomas on the lip, as well as in the mouth, are considered the most inconvenient from a cosmetic point of view. In addition, the growth of such growths can interfere with normal facial expressions and eating.
5. Gum. Such neoplasms are usually not diagnosed by the patient independently for a long time. As a rule, they are discovered at a dentist's appointment.

Most often, papillomas are found on the upper palate, on the inside of the cheeks, gums, and tongue. Less commonly, growths are found in the throat and larynx.

Initially, the neoplasms are single. Over time, the virus spreads in the oral cavity and multiple mucosal lesions appear. In particularly advanced cases, papillomas grow over the entire mouth, tonsils and throat.

There are different types of papillomas in the mouth:

1. Epithelial hyperplasia. Soft, small, mobile growths of a red hue. Most often the lateral areas of the tongue are affected.
2. Simple (vulgar) papilloma. A mobile neoplasm of a spherical shape on a flat base. Usually forms on the soft part of the palate.
3. Flat papillomas. They are usually localized on the gums. Such papillomas in the human mouth have a rough, granular surface. They do not differ in color from the mucous membrane.
4. Filiform papillomas. Growths on a thin elongated stalk. They can be easily injured due to their fragility.
5. Pointed papillomas (condylomas). Most often they merge into groups and have a lumpy, rough surface. Transmitted only through sexual contact.

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Symptoms of papillomas in the mouth

Papillomas themselves are benign, painless neoplasms that rarely cause physical discomfort. However, if localized in the oral cavity, these growths can cause serious inconvenience.

With the formation of tumors on the tongue, cheeks, papillomas on the palate they may be irritated by hot, spicy, solid foods. This can cause pain, bleeding, inflammation, and infection of the affected areas.

If papillomas are located on the palate or gums, then they can be injured when using dentures or during brushing. This also leads to unpleasant sensations. A constant source of infection in the oral cavity can lead to the formation of a malignant tumor.

They may remain without symptoms for a long time papillomas in the throat or larynx. The patient may feel irritation and soreness. These signs can be attributed to colds. If the tumors grow, then difficulties arise in the process of eating - food does not move well through the alimentary canal, and a lump is felt in the throat. If solid foods get into the throat, the papilloma can be injured, and then a strong cough with blood impurities appears.

If papillomas in the mouth are localized in the larynx, then hoarseness and hoarseness of the voice may appear. With colds, swelling quickly increases in the larynx, which leads to difficulty breathing.

When tonsils are affected papillomas can provoke frequent exacerbations of chronic tonsillitis. They also affect the process of swallowing food and speech. Such growths often self-destruct within a few months.

Methods for treating papillomas in the mouth

Regardless of location, papillomas in the oral cavity must be removed. This is associated with a high risk of trauma to these neoplasms, which can lead to various complications. Also, in advanced cases, when there are many papillomas in the mouth, complex drug treatment can be prescribed to prevent relapses.

Medicines for the treatment of oral papillomas

The photo shows medications for the treatment of papillomas in the mouth

To find out how to treat papillomas in the mouth, you should find out their nature. These tumors are caused by the human papillomavirus, which is why it is necessary to act on this pathogen. Only comprehensive drug treatment can suppress the activity of the virus and minimize the risk of relapse.

In case of papillomatosis, the following groups of drugs are prescribed:

1. Immunomodulators. They can be used either orally or as injections directly into the affected area. The latter method of administering interferon is prescribed in the presence of large papillomas in the mouth or their accumulation, which interferes with normal breathing and the flow of food into the gastrointestinal tract. The drugs Viferon, Genferon, as well as analogues Immunomax and Amiksin are used.
2. Antiviral agents. Drugs in this group can be taken orally or used in the form of ointments for external application. However, in the case of oral papillomas, using ointments is not always convenient. Therefore, as a rule, oral antiviral drugs are prescribed. Medicines such as Panavir and Famvir, as well as their analogue Acyclovir, have proven themselves well.
3. Vitamins. Usually, for papillomas in the mouth, doctors prescribe a complex of vitamins to strengthen the human immune system. Such popular products are Multi-tabs, Superia and their analogues - Alphabet, Supradin. Also available and effective for stimulating the immune system is a combination of ascorbic and rutic acid - Ascorutin.

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Traditional recipes against papillomas in the mouth

Treatment of papillomas in the mouth with folk remedies should be carried out only after consultation with your doctor. Self-medication of tumors can be harmful and provoke malignancy of the growth.

According to numerous reviews on the Internet, patients got rid of papillomas in the mouth using the following recipes:

1. Chicken egg white. A parietal formation is suitable for treatment. They need to lubricate the growth several times a day. This method is intended only for eliminating papillomas at the initial stage of development.
2. Castor oil. Apply a swab dipped in oil to the growth and hold for several minutes. This procedure should be carried out several times a day.
3. Garlic. You can use either cut plant slices or freshly squeezed juice. Garlic or juice should be used to lubricate papillomas 3-4 times a day.

It is worth remembering that papillomas in a person’s mouth appear due to a decrease in general immunity. Therefore, it is also recommended to take various immunomodulatory decoctions to enhance the immune response. Drinks based on rose hips, dandelion roots, raspberry leaves, blueberries, currants, as well as freshly squeezed vegetable and fruit juices are well suited for these purposes.

Removal of papillomas in the mouth

To eliminate papillomas in the oral cavity, not all existing methods of destructive effects on neoplasms can be used. Cryodestruction and electrocoagulation methods are rarely used. This is due to the fact that after such exposure it is not possible to take the material for histological analysis in order to identify atypical cells.

Typically, treatment for oral papilloma involves laser exposure to the lesion site. This is the least traumatic modern therapy that does not cause bleeding, since the laser beam simultaneously with the removal of the tumor cauterizes tissue and blood vessels. The laser is used to remove growths, regardless of location. This is especially important in the case of eliminating papillomas in the throat and larynx. In addition, the procedure is painless, and the specialist can accurately determine the depth of laser exposure to the mucous membrane. Thus, the effect is carried out only on the affected tissues, without affecting neighboring ones. The cost of laser removal of papillomas in the mouth is 1300-2700 rubles in Russia and 350-700 hryvnia in Ukraine.

Another low-traumatic way to destroy a tumor in the mouth is radiosurgery. A special radio knife is used, which acts directly on the diseased area without touching healthy tissue. This technique rarely leaves scars and causes bleeding or tissue infection. The cost of radiodestruction of tumors in the oral cavity is 2000-3200 rubles in Russia and 550-1000 hryvnia in Ukraine.

Also, to remove papillomas in the mouth, they are often used surgical excision. During this procedure, the growth is cut out with a scalpel, and a cosmetic suture is applied to the mucous membrane. This removal method is suitable for both single and numerous papillomas in the mouth. The price of surgical excision of growths in the oral cavity is 600-1500 rubles in Russia and 200-480 hryvnia in Ukraine.

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If you don’t know what to do with oral papilloma, then the main advice is to consult a doctor. Only a specialist will be able to determine what type of tumor needs to be dealt with and prescribe the correct treatment program. In most cases, the prognosis for treatment of papillomatosis in the oral cavity is positive and it is possible to remove tumors from the mucous membrane without a trace.

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