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Stomatitis
Stomatitis

Stomatitis

Introduction

This is generalized inflammation of the oral mucosal (including the gingiva) due to different aetiologies such as infections, chemical burn, radiation and allergy.

Pathophysiology

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Signs and symptoms

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Diagnostic criteria

• Oral sores
• Oral ulceration

Investigation

None..

Treatment

Non-pharmacological

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Pharmacological

    Generally supportive

    Mouth wash

    • Hydrogen peroxide solution 3% 6 houlry for at least 5 days
    OR
    • Chlorhexidine 0.2% topical oral gel 12 hourly

    Note: Mouth wash should not be used at the same time with the gel. Also should not be swallowed.

    Oral analgesics can be added

    • Paracetamol (PO) 1gm 8 hourly for at least 3 days
    OR
    • Ibuprofen (PO) 400 mg 8 hourly for at least 3 days
    OR
    • Diclofenac (PO) 50 mg 8 hourly for at least 3 days

Prevention

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Updated on,

4 Novemba 2020 06:13:46

References

1.STG

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