Plummer-Vinson syndrome history and symptoms
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Overview
History and Symptoms
History
Obtaining a history gives important information in making a diagnosis of Plummer-Vinson syndrome. It provides an insight into the cause, precipitating factors, and associated comorbid conditions. A complete history will help determine the correct therapy and helps in determining the prognosis. The areas of focus should be on onset, duration, and progression of symptoms such as:
- Dysphagia (solids or liquids)
- Weakness and fatigue
- Dyspnea
- Weight loss
- Any history of choking spells or aspiration
- Any history of bleeding disorders
Common Symptoms
- Dysphagia (more for solids)
- Pallor
- Weakness
- Pain
- Burning sensation (in tongue and oral mucosa)
- Dry tongue
- painful cracks in the angles of a dry mouth.
- Odynophagia
- Atrophic Glossitis
- Angular stomatitis