Where should I go for stomatitis? Prescriptions vary by hospital!

Where should I go for stomatitis? Prescriptions vary by hospital!

It's "Mouth ulcers, which hospital should I go to?" I also have experience visiting various hospitals because of mouth ulcers, so I hope this article will be helpful.

 

Stomatitis is a common condition experienced by many people, and as a result, there are various treatment options available. Because of this, you might be unsure about which hospital to visit. I would like to share some important information about clinics that specialize in treating stomatitis, which I have learned through visiting several hospitals.

Stomatitis: Dental Clinic vs. ENT vs. Internal Medicine

Mouth ulcers are a condition that occurs inside the mouth, so it is easy to think of dental clinics, but in fact, they can also be effectively treated at ENT or internal medicine clinics. However, the approach and prescriptions may vary depending on the hospital.

 

Dentistry: The dental clinic mainly provides advice related to oral hygiene and, if necessary, prescribes ointments or sprays to protect oral wounds.

 

Otolaryngology: In the otolaryngology department, it is believed that the causes of stomatitis may be weakened immunity or infection, and antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs are often prescribed. This is especially suitable for those suffering from chronic stomatitis.

 

Internal Medicine: In internal medicine, we consider that stomatitis may be a symptom of other conditions, so we check the overall health and prescribe vitamin supplements or systemic medications if necessary. This is especially useful when the cause is weakened immunity or nutritional imbalance.

The reason why prescriptions for stomatitis differ between hospitals even for the same condition is because the causes of stomatitis are diverse. For example, the treatment methods for stomatitis caused by weakened immunity and that caused by infection are inevitably different. Therefore, if stomatitis recurs frequently or does not heal well after treatment, it is important to have the exact cause of the stomatitis diagnosed at the hospital.

 

If symptoms are not severe: Receive basic treatment at a nearby dental clinic or ENT clinic.

 

If mouth ulcers recur frequently or are severe: it is also good to visit a general hospital to find the underlying cause of the mouth ulcers.

 

If you want to receive various prescriptions: visiting multiple stomatitis clinics is also a good idea. Keeping a record of the prescriptions received at each clinic can help you find the treatment that works best for you.

 

There are various treatments for stomatitis, but it is important to receive appropriate treatment suited to your condition. I hope this helps in choosing a hospital, and I wish you a speedy recovery!