Understanding Stomatitis: Causes, Types, and Symptoms

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Learn about stomatitis, an inflammation of the mouth lining that can cause discomfort and affect daily activities like eating and speaking. Explore its causes, types like cancer sores and cold sores, and common symptoms associated with this condition.

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STOMATITIS MR. DINESH SINGH P.G. NURSING TUTOR ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 1

OBJECTIVES Introduction of the. Define the. Explain the causes of. State the clinical manifestations of. Elaborate the diagnostic evaluation of. Discuss the management of. Describe the prevention of. 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 2

INTRODUCTION Stomatitis, a non-specific term for an inflamed and sore mouth, can disrupt a person s ability to eat, talk, and sleep. Stomatitis can occur any where within the mouth, including inside of the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips and palate. 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 3

DEFINITION Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. The word stomatitis literally means inflammation of the mouth. 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 4

CAUSES Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Loose-fitting dental prosthetics Trauma Poor dental hygiene Smoking Infection (viral, Fungal, and Bacterial) 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 5

TYPES Types of stomatitis include: 1. Cancer sore: A cancer sore, also known as an aphthous ulcer, is a single pale or yellow ulcer with a red outer ring or a cluster of such ulcers in the mouth, usually on the cheeks, tongue, or inside the lip. 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 6

2. Cold sores: Also called fever blisters, cold sores are fluid-filled sores that occur on or around the lips. They rarely form on the gums or the roof of the mouth. Cold sores later crust over with a scab and are usually associated with tingling, tender- ness, or burning before the actual sores appear. 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 7

CLINICAL MANIFESTATION Cancer Sore Symptoms Cold Sore Symptoms 1. Sores that can be painful 1. Sores are usually painful 2. Sores usually last 5 to 10 2. Sores are usually gone in 7 to days 10 days 3. Sores tend to re-occur 3. Sores are sometimes associated with cold or flu 4. Sores are generally not like symptoms. associated with fever. 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 8

OTHER SIGN Burning and tingling sensation. Gums are swollen and bleed. Tenderness in mucous membrane. Redness. 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 9

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION History collection Physical examination Complete blood count 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 10

MANAGEMENT Coating agents such as bismuth salicylate or other antacids Water- soluble lubricants for mouth and lips Topical analgesics, such as benzamine hydrochloride Topical anaesthetics, such as lidocaine viscous (might impair gag reflex for a short period) Oral or parenteral analgesics, including opioids if needed, for pain not controlled with above. 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 11

Conti. Antiseptic mouthwash Protective pastes Local aesthetic mouthwash or spray Oral analgesics (pain killers) Topical corticosteroids. 06-05-2025 ROHILKHAND COLLEGE OF NURSING 12