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Stomatitis : Causes

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Causes could include:
A number of factors can cause stomatitis. Poorly fitted oral appliances, cheek biting, or jagged teeth can persistently irritate the oral structures.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A number of factors can cause stomatitis. Poorly fitted oral appliances, cheek biting, or jagged teeth can persistently irritate the oral structures.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Stomatitis is most often caused by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Chemotherapy medications work because they are attracted to rapidly growing cells like cancer cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
A number of factors can cause stomatitis. Cheek biting, braces, or jagged teeth may persistently irritate the oral structures.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
A short glossary of asthma terms.Allergen. An environmental substance, such as mold, pollen, dust mites, animal dander or feathers, that can trigger an asthma attack.
Source:StayWell
Research is indicating that inflammation, once thought to be a normal part of the body's reaction to illness, may in fact be a causative factor in various diseases and conditions.
Source:StayWell
Inflammation is the body's reaction to bad habits like smoking and high-fat foods. It contributes to atherosclerosis, which is a factor in heart disease. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to fight inflammation.
Source:StayWell
Researchers aren't sure why, but exercise can lower overall levels of inflammation in the body.
Source:StayWell
Chronic inflammation damages the inside of coronary arteries and leaves them prone to plaque that clogs the blood vessels. That leads to clots that cause heart attacks.
Source:StayWell
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