Drug-induced stomatitis

Drug stomatitis: causes, symptoms and treatment

Drug stomatitis, also known as s. medicamentosa, is one of the types of stomatitis - an inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa. It occurs as a result of exposure of the body to certain medications.

Causes of drug stomatitis

Drug stomatitis can occur both when taking one drug and when combining several drugs. Some medications can cause an allergic reaction that manifests itself in the oral mucosa. In addition, some medications can disrupt the oral microflora, causing the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms, which can also lead to the development of stomatitis.

Symptoms of drug stomatitis

The main symptoms of drug stomatitis are:

1. pain when eating or drinking;
2. the appearance of ulcers on the oral mucosa;
3. inflammation of the mucous membrane;
4. bleeding ulcers.

Treatment of drug stomatitis

Treatment of drug stomatitis consists primarily of diagnosing and stopping the effects on the body of drugs that can cause the development of stomatitis. If an allergic reaction is the cause of stomatitis, then antihistamines are prescribed. In case of a violation of the oral microflora, antiseptics and probiotics may be prescribed.

In addition, to reduce the pain of ulcers and speed up the healing process, local drugs can be used: antiseptics, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs and regenerating drugs.

It is important to remember that self-medication can worsen the condition and increase the risk of complications. If symptoms of stomatitis appear, you should consult a dentist to receive qualified assistance.