Stomatitis: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

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Stomatitis
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Stomatitis

• Stomatitis is kind of pain which is felt inside
  the mouth. This condition can involve open sores
  (canker sores) or redness and swelling. This
  occurs on the inside of the cheeks or on the
  tongue or gums. Stomatitis is more common in
  children, but it can occur at any age.

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Causes of Stomatitis

• At present, there are many causes of stomatitis,
  but the most common one is viral infections.
  Other common causes are
• Injury or irritation of the mouth lining
• Fungal or bacterial infections
• Using tobacco
• Irritating foods or chemicals, such as citrus
  fruit, toothpaste, or mouthwash
• Lack of certain vitamins, including vitamins B
  and C
• A weakened immune system

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How to care

• Use a local numbing solution for pain relief. Ask
  the chemist for suggestions on which brand and
  strength are best for your child. You may apply
  this directly to the sores with a cotton swab or
  with your finger. Use the numbing solution just
  before meals if eating is a problem.
• Older children may rinse their mouth with warm
  saltwater (½ teaspoon of salt in 1 glass of warm
  water). Be certain they spit the rinse out and do
  not swallow it.
• Feed your child a soft diet, along with plenty of
  fluids to prevent dehydration. If your child
  doesn't want to eat solid food items, it's
  alright for a few days, as long as he or she
  drinks lots of fluids. Cool drinks and frozen
  treats (sherbet) are soothing. Avoid citrus
  juices (orange juice, lemonade, etc.) and salty
  or spicy food items, since these may cause more
  pain in the mouth.

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Symptoms of Stomatitis

• Stomatitis can result in a variety of symptoms,
  including
• Redness inside the mouth
• Sores (ulcers) in the mouth
• Pain or burning
• Swelling
• Fever

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Treatment of Stomatitis

• For a viral infection, generally only the
  symptoms are treated. Antibiotics do not kill
  viruses and are not recommended for this
  condition. This infection should go away within 7
  to 10 days.

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