Investigating of some oral manifestations for patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Abstract

Background & Aim of the study The aim of this study is to investigate the oral manifestations accompanied by iron deficiency anemia

Materials and Methods Oral manifestations were studied at 110 patients with iron deficiency anemia by examing the oral mucosa.

Results When the oral manifestations were investigated it showed gingival bleeding in (1.8%) of the sample. Similarly pallor of the gums appeared in (48.2%). Aphtous ulcerations appeared in (16.4%). Gingival papillae atrophy in (26.4%) of the sample. Fissures in the tongue appeared in (9.1%) of the sample. Angular cheilitis in (3.6%), glossitis results in (31.8%). Dry lips in (26.4%). Fungal glossitis appeared in (13.6%). Dry mouth in (19.1).

Conclusion this study results show the oral manifestation associated with Iron deficiency anemia. Most important features are burning sensation, glossitis (red atrophic, burning, strawberry tongue, lingual papillae atrophy, pale and smooth). lips appeared dry, cracked and pale, and some got ulcers. Dry mouth was also seen which was associated with pale lips and tongue, generalized gingivitis, angular cheilitis, punctate bleeding, and swallowing difficulties in most patients.