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$Unique_ID{BRK00186}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{What is Stomatitis?}
$Subject{tongue stomatitis causes Digestive System mouth inflammation
inflammations streptococci gonococci yeasts viruses virus herpes measles mono
mononucleosis Trauma dryness irritants toxins hypersensitivity autoimmune
vitamins B vitamin C pellagra sprue pernicious anemia scurvy streptococcus
gonococcus yeast}
$Volume{I-11}
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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
What is Stomatitis?
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QUESTION: What is stomatitis? Where does it originate--is there a cure for
it? I look forward to your answer.
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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.
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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.