| ID | 35 |
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| Name | GLOSSITIS |
| Cause | Causes: Local causes: 1. Infectious agents of the mouth. 2. Mechanical trauma by teeth. 3. Irritation by tobacco, hot food, spices etc. 4. Sensization by some chemicals. Systemic causes : 1. Nutritional deficiency specially vitamins. 2. Anemia. 3. Systemic infection as syphilis, aphthous ulcer etc |
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| Introduction | Inflammation of the tongue with loss of filiform papillae leads to red smooth surface tongue, (this may be acute or chronic). |
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| Clinical Features | Clinical feature: 1. Inflammed tip and edges of the tongue. 2. HBrtial or complete loss of Filliform papillae. 3. Swollen, red and smooth ulcerated tongue. 4. Primarily highly painful. |
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| Treatment | Treatment: A. Specific treatment: 1. Identification of the cause by history, physical examination and laboratory studies and treated. 2. Irritants and sensitizing agents to be avoided. 3. Cold-and liquid, diet is preferable. 4. Antibiotic or chemotherapeutic agents to be used as metronidazole according to cause. B. Local treatment: 1. Mouth wash by potassium permanganate is helpful. 2. Topical anaesthetics (5% lignocaine ointment) and analgesics may be used to reduce pain. 3. Triamcinolone may be used locally if viral infection is absent. 4. Tetracycline may improve the condition. |
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