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- $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}
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- 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.
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