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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. Three clinical characteristics that must be present to diagnose trench mouth include: | 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. Three clinical characteristics that must be present to diagnose trench mouth include: | ||
*[[Pain]] | *[[Pain]] | ||
**Presents itself in a rapid onset, which helps differentiate trench mouth from an [[autoimmune]] [[chronic]] disorder | **Presents itself in a rapid onset, which helps differentiate trench mouth from an [[autoimmune]] [[chronic]] disorder | ||
*Interdental [[necrosis]] | *Interdental [[necrosis]] | ||
*[[Bleeding]] [[gums]] | *[[Bleeding]] [[gums]] | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 8 November 2016
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. Three clinical characteristics that must be present to diagnose trench mouth include:
- Pain
- Presents itself in a rapid onset, which helps differentiate trench mouth from an autoimmune chronic disorder
- Interdental necrosis
- Bleeding gums
Previous history of poor oral hygiene, poor nutrition, smoking, or tooth infections are also important determinations.[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. (2013). Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Emergencies. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 9781455770830.
- ↑ "Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound) - Diagnostic Tests - Cardiovascular Health Services - Heart & Vascular Institute". Retrieved October 25, 2016.