Bubbles in the mouth on the mucous membrane: where is the problem and what to do?

1. Blisters on the outside of the lip
2. Bubbles on the inside of the lip
3. Features of the appearance of white bubbles
4. Causes of pathology
5. Use of immunostimulants

Blisters on the lips are a rather unpleasant phenomenon that spoils a person’s appearance. They can be located both outside and inside the lip.

Such rashes provoke the negative effects of external factors, as well as various diseases, so treatment requires an integrated approach.

Factors contributing to the formation of bubbles:

• Oral diseases: caries, pulpitis, periodontitis, stomatitis;
• Unbalanced diet;
• Allergy to toothpaste or mouthwash;
• Injuries;
• Poor hygiene;
• Hereditary predisposition;
• Hormonal imbalance;
• Immunity impairment;
• Alcohol and nicotine addiction.

Watery blisters on the mucous membrane in some cases can indicate the occurrence of serious diseases. Such manifestations occur with tuberculosis, syphilis or diabetes. Therefore, if such a pathology occurs, it is recommended to immediately make an appointment with a doctor and undergo the necessary examination. The first sign is the sensation of a strange object in the mouth that is in the way.

Blisters on the outside of the lip

In most cases, blisters appear on the outside of the lip due to herpes. The virus lives in everyone's body, and if the immune system weakens, it leads to illness. Bubbles can have different sizes and locations, and contain liquid inside.

Often, entire groups of rashes appear in patients, and hyperemia and itching are diagnosed. In some cases, pain may occur.

Bubbles appear for various reasons:

• The development of a pathological condition can be observed against the background of accidental injuries.
• If a person eats and talks at the same time.
• People who have an incorrect bite are at risk.
• When the skin of the lips comes into contact with acids.
• Thermal burns also cause this pathological condition.
• If the patient's dentures are installed incorrectly.

If a person has blisters on his lips, he needs to consult a doctor and undergo appropriate tests to rule out the possibility of developing herpes, especially if the area is itchy.

Another symptom of herpes is the appearance of a red spot, which over time begins to fill with liquid. However, most patients complain of soreness and hyperemia of the skin.

After several days of herpes, swelling is observed to decrease. The contents of the bubble begin to dry out, which leads to the appearance of a purulent loose crust. After a week, the symptoms of the disease disappear. Despite this, herpes requires timely treatment with antiviral drugs.

Symptoms

• Painful sensations when eating occur if a bubble has formed in the gum area or on the tongue;
• Pain when talking or smiling appears when a formation occurs on the inner surface of the lip;
• Pain in the throat area occurs if the bubble is located at the root of the tongue.

Transparent and bloody blisters can be not only inflammatory in nature. If the formation does not cause pain and is not accompanied by swelling, then you should consult a dermatologist. It is not recommended to treat yourself in such a situation, as it can be dangerous to health.

Bubbles on the inside of the lip

Quite often, blisters appear on the inside of the lip, accompanied by itching. For treatment, antihistamines are prescribed:

• Fenistila
• Telfasta
• Claritina.

These medications are not only characterized by a high level of effectiveness, but also have a minimal number of side effects.

To eliminate unpleasant symptoms, it is recommended to apply ice or a cold compress to the location of the disease - when using cold, vasoconstriction is observed, against the background of which histamine comes out.

Treatment methods depending on the cause:

• If the formation occurs due to a viral infection, then treatment will be based on the use of antiviral drugs;
• If the cause is injury, then it is necessary to eliminate the consequences and rinse the mouth with antiseptics;
• If an allergic reaction provokes an illness, then you should find out what the irritant is and not use it anymore. The doctor will also prescribe antihistamines;
• If a large bloody bubble has formed, then surgery is performed. After this, the doctor prescribes medications for rapid tissue regeneration and restoration.

Features of the appearance of white bubbles

Some patients develop white blisters on their lips, the reason for this is a change in the performance of the sebaceous glands. They are usually common among adolescents, which is explained by unstable hormonal levels during puberty.

Also, the occurrence of a pathological process can be observed due to the individual characteristics of the location of the sebaceous glands in the human body and smokers.

If the patient's gland ducts narrow, sebaceous secretions accumulate, causing white blisters to appear on the lips. When rashes appear, there is practically no pain, rarely burning or itching. These symptoms can go away without outside intervention.

If you press on the membrane of the bubble, this may cause liquid to appear. But the patient is strictly prohibited from squeezing it out on his own! Such attempts can cause infection and cause scarring on the lips.

The main causes of a blood blister

The general condition and integrity of the oral mucosa usually indicates the level of health of the body. Often, by examining the appearance of the oral mucosa and blisters, the doctor makes a final diagnosis. After all, the symptoms of most infectious, bacterial, chronic, and acute processes that occur in the body are associated with changes in the integrity and color of the oral mucosa. Therefore, it is important to understand the main reasons that cause blood blisters to appear in the mouth.

Blood blisters are distinguished by the place of their occurrence - on the tongue, under the tongue, on the cheek. They can occur as a result of injury or be a signal of the presence of a serious disease in the body. Multiple blood blisters on the oral mucosa occur with stomatitis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, and disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system. The cause of the sudden appearance of a blood bubble in the mouth is damage to the mucous membrane.

There are the following types of injuries to the oral cavity:

• mechanical injury.
  The cause may be various objects, solid food, biting the cheek;
• chemical injury.
  It occurs due to the consumption of spicy, salty foods, and exposure to chemicals on the mucous membrane. This irritates the delicate oral mucosa and causes injury;
• thermal injuries.
  Their appearance is provoked by too cold or hot food or drinks.

Diagnosis: which doctor to contact

You should consult a doctor in case of complications (for example, headaches), as well as in cases where the rash becomes more and more numerous and does not go away for a long time. For herpes, contact the following specialists:

• gynecologist (for women);
• urologist (for men);
• therapist (if the rash does not appear in intimate areas);
• pediatrician (for treating children).

The doctor examines the patient, asks questions, analyzes complaints. If necessary, several laboratory tests are carried out to study:

• blood;
• sperm;
• urine;
• vaginal discharge;
• urethral discharge;
• biological material from ulcers or other skin lesions.

Along with the cause of the rash, it is equally important to determine the type of virus. To do this, a common PCR analysis is performed, which stands for polymerase chain reaction.

Treatment Options

A small blister on the lip inside the mouth may disappear on its own , usually 20–60 days after the development of the tumor. But with weak immunity and the presence of concomitant diseases, the pathology can become chronic. In this case, even the surgical operation performed does not guarantee the complete disappearance of the blister. It will be deleted, but after some time it will appear again. Therefore, before radical intervention, it is better to try more gentle methods of therapy; for many patients they will be much more effective.

Medications must be prescribed by a doctor, since there is no universal cure for blisters on the oral mucosa. Each pathology has its own treatment protocol. Self-medication can lead to the pathology becoming chronic: blisters will pop up almost every day.

Drug names

When patients develop watery herpetic blisters, they are prescribed antiviral drugs:

• Virolex.
• Acyclovir.
• Zovirax.
• Medovir.

If water bubbles appear on the lips of a pregnant woman, the doctor will prescribe gentle therapy: treating the painful area with Oxolinic, Alpizarin or Tromontadine ointment. In consultation with your doctor, it is possible to use Acyclovir. Herpetic infection is not particularly dangerous for the fetus if treated correctly.

In parallel with antiviral drugs, it is necessary to use drugs to improve the condition of the immune system: Imudon, Aflubin. Sometimes patients are prescribed vitamin injections. To activate local immunity, you can smear the inside and outside of your lips with aqueous vitamin solutions.

If a person has caries, it must be cured, and the oral cavity itself must be sanitized. After this, you need to periodically treat the mucous membranes inside and outside the mouth with antiseptic drugs:

• Furacilin.
• Chlorhexidine.
• Miramistin.

To prevent the development of complications and anaphylactic shock, the doctor may prescribe the patient weak antihistamines, for example, Diazolin. If blisters in the mouth appear due to allergies, the patient will be prescribed stronger antihistamines: Suprastin, Zodak, Erius.

The transparent bubble (ball) on the inside of the lip does not hurt so much that painkillers are required. But sometimes medications based on lidocaine may be prescribed. They are usually indicated for patients with a low pain threshold and high sensitivity.

Antibacterial therapy for the occurrence of vesicular neoplasms on the lower or upper lip is needed only when a secondary infection occurs. Most often, blisters and pimples on the oral mucosa can be cured without antibiotics. There is only one exception - if a pimple appears on a patient with AIDS or tuberculosis, antibacterial agents will definitely be needed.

Surgical removal of the resulting blister

If a blister that pops up on the lip inside the mouth does not go away within a month, you will have to remove it with a scalpel or laser. You cannot open the bladder yourself; illiterate actions can lead to infection of the wound and a general deterioration of the condition.

In the clinic, tumors in the mouth are removed under local anesthesia; the operation is quick. Sometimes doctors decide not to remove the bubble, but to form a new channel for the removal of saliva.

Surgical intervention is indicated for mucocele and if the cause of the appearance of blisters on the lips is trauma, but opening herpes blisters is useless: the balls will only thicken and become more painful. Other types of dropsy are also best treated with medications.

What to do at home

Most often, the following folk remedies are used to combat white blisters on the inside of the lip:

• lotions from calendula tincture;
• applications based on sea buckthorn oil;
• oral baths based on bee products;
• ointments based on butter and propolis.

In addition, you can rinse your mouth with chamomile decoction or soda solution 4-5 times a day to prevent infection of healthy areas of the mucous membrane inside and outside the oral cavity. But using exclusively traditional medicine to treat tumors in the mouth is dangerous and simply unacceptable; they must be combined with medications.

A clear water bead can form on the inside of the lower lip for a variety of reasons. Whatever blisters pop up in your mouth, you need to go to a dermatologist or dentist, and then follow their recommendations. Any pimple that pops up in the mouth requires attention, diagnosis and timely treatment.

What to do first if herpes appears

First of all, you need to carefully monitor your personal hygiene - constantly wash your hands with soap or other means. Also, do not put your hands near your eyes, much less touch the cornea. Insert lenses only after first washing your hands or wearing sterile medical gloves. The fact is that the virus can spread to the mucous membrane of the eyes.

Also, you should not touch the swellings themselves or touch them with your fingers. You can use lipstick and other products, but only without sharing them with other people. You should not remove blisters or crusts yourself - then the virus can spread to other areas of the skin. During the period of illness, you should avoid oral sex.

Important! If a young mother has herpes, she should take care of the safety of the child. Before picking him up or feeding him, you must wash your hands thoroughly with soap.

Characteristics of a blood bubble on the oral mucosa

The mucous membrane protects the entire body from the negative influence of the environment, from harmful microorganisms, various types of pollution, and also has a fairly high level of regeneration. If blood blisters regularly appear on the oral mucosa, then you should take this signal seriously and take action.

A bloody ball in the mouth is a hematoma (bruise), which is characterized by the accumulation of blood in a certain place in the oral cavity. The appearance of bloody blisters is a kind of hemorrhage that occurs due to trauma to the capillaries and thin vessels of the mucous membrane.

A blister on the mucous membrane may contain clear serous fluid without the presence of blood. This means that the vessels were not damaged and the resulting wound is superficial. Such blisters on the mucous membrane heal much faster. The presence of blood in the bladder indicates a deep injury and a longer period of healing and blood resorption.