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Binding sensation in the mouth: diagnosis, treatment
Last reviewed: 19.10.2021
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Diagnostics of the astringent mouth
If you are worried about astringent sensation in your mouth, then you need to consult a doctor for a comprehensive examination. The reasons can be many, and you need to determine as accurately as possible the cause that caused such sensations. This will allow you to choose the most appropriate treatment. The basis of the diagnosis is a survey, examination of the patient. It is important to collect the anamnesis as accurately as possible, to analyze it. A general physical examination of the patient, an inspection of the oral cavity, rhinoscopy and laryngoscopy.
Instrumental diagnostics
It is almost impossible to unequivocally say which methods will be used to diagnose the condition of the body with an astringent mouth sensation. It all depends on what comorbidities are revealed, what approximate diagnosis is expected. It largely depends on which doctor conducts the examination, since each specialist has his own list of methods for making a diagnosis. And it is quite natural. For example, if it is suspected that the cause is any pathology of the respiratory system, then most likely specific functional tests, spirogram, fluorography will be applied. If you suspect, say, a gastrointestinal tract disease, the above methods will most likely not be applied. Whereas such methods as ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity, gastroscopy, gastroduodenoscopy, fibrogastroscopy and other methods will be most in demand.
At the initial stage, as a rule, they manage with a standard examination, make a preliminary diagnosis, and then send it to a specialist for consultation, who, in fact, assigns the appropriate instrumental diagnostic methods.
As practice shows (analysis of clinical cases of diagnosing astringent sensations in the mouth), the following groups of diagnostic methods can be used:
- if you suspect the development of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, apply methods such as gastroscopy, X-ray, ultrasound, colonoscopy.
- in case of suspected respiratory disease, the following research methods are used: spirogram, radiograph, functional tests, fluorography.
- in cases of suspected kidney and urinary tract diseases, an x-ray of the kidneys, rheography, and ultrasound of the kidneys are used.
- if you suspect heart disease, blood, methods such as an electrocardiogram, angiography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance and computed tomography, x-rays are needed.
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Differential diagnostics
Differential diagnosis is important because it allows you to accurately determine the diagnosis (make a final diagnosis), and exclude signs of all diseases or conditions that have similar manifestations. If necessary, obtain additional information, appoint laboratory and instrumental methods of research. Instrumental methods are still used more often, because analyzes are often uninformative. From laboratory methods, a smear from throat and pharynx, or bacteriological inoculation, microbiological screenings aimed at determining the microflora (its qualitative and quantitative characteristics) are used mainly. It is important to exclude the presence of dysbacteriosis, candidiasis (oral thrush).
Treatment of the astringent mouth
It is better to use etiological treatment based on the elimination of the reason why the astringent sensation appeared. It is usually enough to eliminate the cause, and the discomfort will disappear on its own, as a result. Sometimes there is a need for symptomatic treatment, that is, means are used to directly eliminate the astringent sensation itself. To do this, use special medicines, herbal decoctions for oral administration, for rinsing and irrigation of the oral cavity.
One of the most common methods of treatment is a complex treatment, that is, the treatment of the organism as a whole, at the system level. To do this, use various methods, their combinations (the so-called complex therapy). It is advisable to include medical, physiotherapy, remedies, folk, homeopathic remedies, phytotherapy in the complex therapy.
What to do if you knit your mouth?
If you feel like knitting your mouth and you don’t know what to do, try to rinse your mouth the day you start. Perhaps you just ate a product that has astringent properties. For example, such sensations arise after you have eaten cherries, persimmons, thorns, pineapples, and figs. If the mouth still knits after that, try to eat a piece of black bread. It consists of rye flour, which has sorbing properties, because it quickly binds and removes all substances that could react with saliva and cause such sensations.
If this does not help, you can try to take an antihistamine pill, for example, suprastin. It eliminates histamine, and often has an effect, since most astringent sensations are the result of a chemical reaction in the mouth, which is accompanied by the release of histamine in large quantities.
If the antihistamine does not help, and the mouth still knits, the only thing left to do is to see a doctor and be examined. This must be done, as often the astringent sensation in the mouth is a sign of a disease. This may be a disease of the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract, a sign of a violation of the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, the oral cavity, which require treatment. If you knit your mouth - this is not a trifle, as it may seem at first glance, but a serious problem that requires attention and possibly treatment.
Medicines
- Suprastin.
Dosage: take 1 tablet 2-3 times a day. It is necessary to take a course of 5-7 days.
The mechanism of action: the main action - antihistamine (reduces the level of histamine in the blood). In addition, relieves inflammation, normalizes eliminates increased autoimmune aggression and increased sensitization.
Precautions: not recommended during pregnancy, lactation.
Side effects: drowsiness, lethargy.
- Motilium.
Dosage: for a syrup of 20-25 drops, dissolved in a tablespoon of water, drink three times a day. For tablets - 1 tablet 3-4 times a day.
The mechanism of action: normalizes intestinal motility, helps cleanse the body, normalizes the process of digesting food, eliminates stagnation, absorbs and removes substances that can cause astringent sensation.
Precautions: not recommended during pregnancy.
Side effects: fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, dystonic disorders.
- Domperidone.
Dosage: on a tablet 2-3 times a day.
Precautions: do not take with gastritis, ulcers.
Side effects: insomnia, headaches, poor coordination of movements, increased anxiety, weakness.
- But-snap.
Dosage: on a tablet 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 10-14 days.
Precautionary measures: not to take to children up to 6 years, pregnant women.
Side effects: nausea, vomiting, intoxication.
- Analgin.
Dosage: on the tablet 1-2 times a day. The course of treatment is not more than 7 days.
Precautionary measures: not to take to children up to 6 years, pregnant women, at propensity to the lowered coagulability of blood
Side effects: nausea, vomiting, headache, bleeding tendency.
Vitamins
When astringent appears in the mouth, it is recommended to take vitamins in the following daily concentrations:
- Vitamin PP - 60 mg
- Vitamin A - 240 mg
- Vitamin E - 45 mg.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapeutic methods of treatment are almost never used to treat astringent sensations in the mouth. Can be used exclusively for the treatment of associated diseases that led to such sensations.
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Alternative treatment
Alternative treatment methods can be an alternative to medical treatment with astringent sensations in the mouth.
- Recipe number 1.
Mix in equal shares the leaves and fruits of arnica, currants, rowanberries of the red fruit, pour boiling water (200-250 ml), insist for at least an hour, use to rinse the throat and mouth during the day. You can add to taste honey or sugar.
- Recipe number 2.
Brewed as a tea pomegranate crust, leaves and bulbs of hyacinth. Used as a conditioner during the day in unlimited quantities. You can drink in moderate quantities, adding to taste sugar, honey.
- Recipe number 3.
Take on a tablespoon of ground orange peel, a teaspoon of cardamom and cloves, cinnamon, 10-15 cedar kernels, pour 500 ml of boiling water, infuse for about 30 minutes. Gargle, mouth, wash the nasopharynx.
- Recipe number 4.
Take 2 tablespoons of leaves of laurel, patchouli, fir, pine, thuja. Pour with cold water, bring to a boil. After the broth boils, boil for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, cool to a warm state. Rinse the throat, mouth cavity during the day.
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Herbal medicine
Treatment with various herbs has long been used to treat and eliminate various tastes, astringents and adhesive sensations in the mouth. Many herbs are used in inflammatory, allergic reactions, with a change in sensitivity, for the treatment of digestive disorders, elimination of intoxication.
Many herbs are used in the form of decoctions, infusions, added to tea, coffee, decoctions.
Sage has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, eliminates astringent sensations in the mouth. Apply to rinsing the mouth, washing the nose.
Eucalyptus increases local immunity, normalizes sensitivity, eliminates astringent sensations in the mouth. Mainly used for rinsing the mouth, throat.
Violet normalizes local immunity, the condition of mucous membranes, promotes healing of microdamages, normalizes microflora. Used as a decoction, infusion (for rinsing, for oral administration).
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Homeopathy
Despite the fact that homeopathy is a relatively safe method of treatment, it still requires careful observance of precautions, which allows to avoid many side effects, including deterioration of the condition, development of stomatitis, nausea, and metabolic disturbances.
- Recipe number 1.
About 30 grams of sesame oil are taken as a base. Pour a small amount of pre-cooked warm vegetable broth. Prepare a mass of homogeneous consistency. The mass should be uniform, should not contain lumps. Vegetable broth is prepared in advance from the leaves of laurel, geranium, magnolia. When the mass is prepared, immediately before use, add 2-3 drops of concentrated essential oil of ylang-ylang, patchouli, neem oil. Drink a teaspoon with the appearance of astringents, or other unusual sensations in the mouth.
- Recipe number 2.
As a basis, take about 20 grams of butter and cocoa butter, mixed together. Pour a small amount of pre-cooked warm vegetable decoction (orchid, orange, orchid, rose). Prepare a uniform solution. Immediately before ingestion, add 2-3 drops of concentrated essential oil of the Queen of the Night. Use a teaspoon 1-2 times a day, directly at the moment when astringent sensations appear in the mouth, rinse the mouth and throat.
- Recipe number 3.
Take about equal parts of sour cream and melted bitter chocolate, mixed with half a teaspoon of ground powder of tangerine peel. Mix well, so that no lumps remain. Before use, add 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil, cedar, fir, mix thoroughly again, drink with each appearance of an astringent sensation in the mouth, use to rinse the throat.
- Recipe number 4.
Mix in equal shares of sunflower and olive oil (about a glass of each component). Heated to a warm state, stirring constantly, add about 2 tablespoons of oils of amber, cypress, lotus, rhododendron. All this is thoroughly mixed, brought to a boil. As soon as the agent is boiling, immediately removed from the heat, insist for about an hour. Drink a teaspoon in the morning (on an empty stomach), with each appearance of an astringent sensation in the mouth, and always at night, before bedtime.
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Surgery
Usually, surgical methods for the treatment of astringent sensations in the mouth are not used, since usually traditional methods are sufficient. The exceptions are some diseases of the teeth that require urgent surgical intervention or tooth extraction.
Prevention
The basis of prevention is nutrition. Also it is necessary to observe a normal drinking mode. Eat only fresh and high-quality products to eat, thus avoiding food poisoning and food stagnation. It is better to use separate nutrition. This will allow to track whether it is associated with the use of any product. If this is due to eating habits, this product should be excluded from the diet. It is also necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, to observe the daily regimen, not to overcool, not to overwork, not to be nervous. Regular gymnastics, wellness practices such as hatha yoga, qigong, yogotherapy will help to get rid of astringent sensations. It is important to learn proper breathing, because it allows you to control the state of the receptors, including those that perceive taste, smell.