Manage Angular Stomatitis in Children
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Angular Stomatitis is a clinical condition which causes red, swollen patches in the mouth corners where the two lips meet and make an angle. The condition is also known as Perleche and Angular Cheilitis. It can affect either only one side of the mouth or on both sides at the same time. In Ayurveda, the condition called Mukhapaka is explained in which the symptoms similar to Angular Stomatitis are observed.
Causes of Angular Stomatitis in Children
Angular stomatitis is generally caused by certain fungal infection. A type of yeast called Candida is the common causative factor. Initially, saliva gets trapped and accumulated at the corners of mouth. When saliva is dried that area of skin can get cracked. The warmth and moisture in the mouth corners create supports growth and multiplication of fungus and leads to infection. It can more easily affect people with corners of mouth remaining moist for most of the time. This can happen in situation like:
- Wearing unfit dentures
- Licking lips more often
- Increased production of saliva.
- Crooked teeth
- Sagging skin around mouth due to weight loss or ageing.
- Thumb sucking
- Smoking
- VitaminB or iron deficiency
- Medical conditions like anemia, blood cancer, diabetes etc.
Symptoms of Angular Stomatitis in Children
The main symptoms include:
- Irritation and soreness in the mouth corners
- Bleeding
- Blisters on lips
- Cracks
- Crust
- Itching
- Pain
- Redness
- Scales
- Swelling
- Dry and uncomfortable lips
- Burning sensation
- Bad taste in mouth
Ayurvedic Reference of Angular Stomatitis-Mukhapaka
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Ayurvedic Treatment of Angular Stomatitis in Children
Ayurveda put forwards effective treatment forAngular Stomatitis by combining internal medicines and external therapies.
Internal Medicines for Angular Stomatitis in Children
- Sapta chadadi Kashaya
- Maha tiktaka Kashaya
- Khadidradi gulika
- Kanjanara guggulu gulika
- Pitaka choorna
- Guggulutiktakarishta
- Nimbamrutasava
- Gorochanadi gulika
- Kaisoraguggulu gulika
- Guggulutiktaka grita
External Medicines in Angular Stomatitis in Children
- Triphala choorna
- Arimedadi taila
- Nagaradi taila
Treatment Procedures for Angular Stomatitis in Children
- Gandusha (Holding medicated liquid in mouth)
- Kabala (Gargling with medicated liquid)
- Lepana (Application of medicated paste)
Single Herbs in the Management of Angular Stomatitis in Children
- Khadira (Acacia catechu)
- Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
- Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
- Dadima (Punica granatum)
- Haridra (Curcuma longa)
- Nimba (Azadirachta indica)
- Asana (Pterocarpus marsupium)
- Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica)
- Guggulu (Commiphora mukul)
Diet in Angular Stomatitis in Children
Do’s (Pathya) in Angular Stomatitis in Children
- Vegetablessuch as spinach, soy beans, leafy green vegetables
- Oily fish such as tuna or mackerel
- Milkand dairy products
- Cabbage
- Foodstuff rich in zinc, peanuts, pumpkin seeds
- Practice of good oral hygiene
- Light and easily digestible food
- Intake of lesser quantity of food
- Green gram
- Take vegetables with bitter taste
- Mild exercises
- Take enough rest
Don’ts (Apathya) in Angular Stomatitis in Children
- Excess spicy food
- Sugar
- Salty food
- Fatty and heavy food
- Fried and bakery food
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking
- Day sleep
- Long journey
Yoga and Pranayama in Angular Stomatitis in Children
Yoga practice helps to reduce severity of infection.
- Paryankasana
- Sasangasana
- Seetalasana
- Makarasana
- Simhasana
- Savasana
- Padmasana
Pranayama helps to bring relaxation to mind and prepares mind to face pain and other discomforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is Angular stomatitis?
Answer: Angular stomatitis is a condition where the angles of the mouth or corners of lips will have reddish, dry rashes along with itching and other discomforts.
Question: How is Angular stomatitis caused?
Answer: Angular stomatitis is commonly caused by fungal infection due to accumulation of saliva at the mouth corners.
Question: Does Ayurveda provide effective treatment for Angular stomatitis?
Answer: Yes. Ayurveda has effective treatment for Angular stomatitis that includes apt internal as well as external medicines to reduce infection.
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