Assessment of Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers in Study Population
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a type of recurrent ulcer where it heals and reappears after a period of time. The present study was conducted to assess the cases of RAS in study population. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 340 patients with RAS of both genders. General information such as name, age, gender, location of occurrence of ulcers etc. was recorded. Results: Out of 340 patients, males were 210 and females were 130. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Age group 10-19 years had 50 males and 38 females, 20-29 years had 86 males and 64 females, 30-39 years had 46 males and 18 females, 40-49 years had 28 males and 10 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common site was buccal mucosa in males (120) and females (50), labial mucosa in males (60) and females (40) and tongue (30) and tongue (40). The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: RAS is a common condition among young adults. Common site of occurrence is buccal mucosa, labial mucosa and tongue. Nutritional deficiency, stress etc. have been cited as etiological factors.
Authors and Affiliations
Shivakumar B. N. , Poornima. K, C. J. Murugesh, Srinivasa. M
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