Stomatitis
Stomatitis is a type of mucositis characterized by inflammation of the mouth, affecting the mucous membranes, which are the thin skin coverings on the inside surface of the mouth.
Description:
Stomatitis is a common condition affecting the mouth, causing ulcers called canker sores. Different types of somatitis 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.
Cause:
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, and soreness, presenting with red patches, mouth ulcers, blisters, peeling, swelling, oral dysaesthesia, burning mouth syndrome, and dehydration.
Ayurvadic Treatment:
Nasyam, Kavalam, Gandusham, Vamanam, Virechanam, Lepanam
Naturopathy Treatment:
Diet therapy, Fasting therapy, Enema, Hip bath, Immersion bath, Mud therapy, manipulative theraphy, Pranayama, Kriyas