Trench mouth history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]
Overview
History
Obtaining the history is an important aspect of making a diagnosis for trench mouth. A complete history can help determine the correct therapy and helps in determining the prognosis. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include determining any undiagnosed medical conditions, particularly HIV, that could promoted symptoms of trench mouth. Previous history of poor oral hygiene, poor nutrition, smoking, or tooth infections.[1]
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of trench mouth may include:[2]
- Severe gum pain
- Bleeding gums
- Especially when pressed even slightly
- Red or swollen gums
- Pain when eating or swallowing
- A gray film/gray residue on gums
- Crater-like sores (ulcers)
- Loss of gum tissue in between the teeth
- A foul taste in your mouth
- Foul breath
- Fever
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Discomfort
References
- ↑ Benko, Kip R. title = Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency (2013). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN ISBN-13: 978-1455770830 Check
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