Overview

Stomatitis is a common condition affecting the mouth, causing ulcers called canker sores. Different types of stomatitis include herpetic stomatitis, caused by HSV-1 infection; aphthous stomatitis, a noncontagious condition; angular stomatitis, a mild condition affecting the corners of the mouth and nicotinic stomatitis, caused by excessive heat from smoking.

Causes

Stomatitis can be caused by 

• Injury 

• Infection 

• Allergy, or skin disease 

Common causes include 

• Trauma 

• Ill-fit dentures 

• Chemotherapy 

• Viral, Bacterial and Yeast infections 

• Dry mouth 

• Smoking 

• Weakened immune systems 

• Stress 

• Certain diseases like Sjögren's syndrome, Crohn's disease, and Candida. 

• Nutritional deficiencies.

Symptoms

Stomatitis symptoms include 

• Pain 

• Stinging

• Soreness presenting with red patches 

• Mouth ulcers 

• Blisters 

• Peeling 

• Swelling 

• Oral dysaesthesia 

• Burning mouth syndrome

• Dehydration.

Ayurvedic Treatments

Nasyam  Kavalam  Gandusham  Vamanam  Virechanam   Lepanam

Naturopathy Treatments

Diet therapy  Fasting therapy  Enema  Hip bath  Immersion bath  Mud therapy  Manipulative therapy Pranayama  Kriyas