chemotherapy-induced mucositis

chemotherapy-induced mucositis

Oral inflammation caused by medications, esp. those used to treat cancers or autoimmune diseases.

Patient care

Mucositis may alter a person's ability to brush his teeth, drink fluids, eat foods, sleep, or talk comfortably. If the patient has severe, painful sores, he may need a feeding tube for hydration and nutrition.

See also: mucositis