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Stomatitis

Stomatitis

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A condition that causes painful inflammation, swelling, or sores inside the mouth.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Mouth disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

Canker sores
Condition
Cold sore
Condition

Symptoms

Fever
Mouth ulcers
Painful cracks at the corners of mouth
Lip blister
Mouth sores
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Stomatitis
Amlexanox
5
2 reviews
Tetracycline
4
1 review
Doxycycline
3
1 review
Acyclovir
3
1 review
Viscous lidocaine
3
1 review
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Other treatments

Mouthwash

Tests

Celiac panel
Vitamin b12 folate blood level
Vitamin b12 blood level
Vitamin b12 binding capacity
Vitamin b1 blood level
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Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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Post a s?

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