Effectiveness of Zinc Supplementation in Five Patients of Stomatitis
Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Zinc plays an essential role in humans, including numerous enzymatic catalysis and protein synthesis processes. Although the relationship between dysgeusia and zinc deficiency is widely recognized, there are few reports of stomatitis related to zinc deficiency. While stomatitis has various causes, in many cases the removal of the source of pain or application of steroidal ointment often leads to complete healing within one or two weeks. In certain cases of intractable stomatitis associated with low serum zinc levels, zinc supplementation may lead to complete healing. We experienced five cases of effective zinc supplementation in intractable stomatitis. We recommend the routine screening of zinc serum levels in intractable stomatitis cases.
Institutions: Gamagori City Hospital, Aichi Gakuin University
Language: English
Topic: Trace Elements in Health
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4285248751