QUESTION: What is stomatitis? Where does it originate is there a cure for it? I look forward to your answer.
ANSWER: By definition, stomatitis is an inflammation of the mouth, and often is a symptom of generalized disease.
It has many causes and origins.
Among them are infections, including streptococci, gonococci, yeasts and the viruses of herpes, measles, and infectious mononucleosis.
Trauma, dryness, irritants and toxic agents, hypersensitivity and autoimmune conditions can also provoke this unpleasant condition.
The lack of vitamins, particularly the B vitamins and vitamin C, can produce disease such as pellagra, sprue, pernicious anemia, and scurvy.
When you realize that excessive use of alcohol, tobacco, hot foods and spices, and sensitivity to toothpaste and mouthwashes can all produce the symptoms, it becomes apparent why diagnosis is often very difficult.
Of course, treatment depends upon accurate diagnosis, and antibiotics are quite effective against bacterial infections.
Simply discontinuing the use of an irritant may bring lasting and welcome relief.
The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician.
Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.
