Assessment of Oral Mucosal Lesions among Anaemic Patients of Jammu population: An Observation Study
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Background: The oral manifestations of anaemia must be properly recognized if the patient is to receive appropriate diagnosis and referral for treatment. Hence; we assessed the prevalence of oral lesions among anaemic patient of known population. Materials & methods: The present study included assessment of prevalence of oral manifestations among anaemic patients of Jammu population. A total of 50 anaemic patients were included in the present study. We obtained complete demographic details in all the patients. Oral examination of all the patients was carried out to assess the presence and prevalence of oral manifestations. All the results were analysed by SPSS software. Results: A total of 50 anaemic patients were included in the present study. Common oral manifestations of anaemic patients observed in the present study included atrophic glossitis, angular stomatitis, burning sensation of the tongue, pallor of oral mucosa and atrophy of filliform papillae. Conclusion: Pallor of oral mucosa and atrophic glossitis are the most common oral manifestation of anaemia.
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Mohammad Shafi Dar, Rubeena Anjum, Shazya Gul
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