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Iron-deficiency anemia is mainly caused by blood loss, such as may occur during menses or gastrointestinal hemorrhage.This often results in a depapilled, atrophic glossitis, giving the tongue a bald and shiny appearance, along with pallor (paleness) of the lips and other mucous membranes a tendency towards recurrent oral ulceration, [6] and cheilosis (swelling of the lips). [7]
Signs and symptoms are dependent upon the type of oral candidiasis. Often, apart from the appearance of the lesions, there are usually no other signs or symptoms. Most types of oral candidiasis are painless, but a burning sensation may occur in some cases. [8] Candidiasis can, therefore, sometimes be misdiagnosed as burning mouth syndrome.
Putting pressure or warmth on the tooth may induce extreme pain. The area may be sensitive to touch and possibly swollen as well. This swelling may be present at either the base of the tooth, the gum, and/or the cheek, and sometimes can be reduced by applying ice packs. An acute abscess may be painless but still have a swelling present on the gum.
Despite the alternative name for this condition, "denture sore mouth", it is usually painless and asymptomatic. [2] The appearance of the involved mucosa is erythematous (red) and edematous (swollen), [4] sometimes with petechial hemorrhage (pin-points of bleeding). [1] This usually occurs beneath an upper denture.
Other symptoms may include difficult or painful swallowing, new lumps or bumps in the neck, a swelling in the mouth, or a feeling of numbness in the mouth or lips. [8] Risk factors include tobacco and alcohol use. [9] [10] Those who use both alcohol and tobacco have a 15 times greater risk of oral cancer than those who use neither. [11]
Symptoms may include the following: Redness or bleeding of gums while brushing teeth, using dental floss or biting into hard food (e.g. apples) (though this may occur even in gingivitis, where there is no attachment loss) Gum swelling that reoccurs; Halitosis, or bad breath, and a persistent metallic taste in the mouth