10 Zinc Deficiency Symptoms
Symptom #6: Stomatitis
Stomatitis refers to inflammation of the lips and mouth. The inflammation can occur in the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth regardless of oral ulceration. Common causes of stomatitis include allergy, nutritional deficiencies, infections, radiotherapy, and more.
Some examples of nutritional deficiencies that can lead to stomatitis include deficiencies of iron, zinc, vitamins B2, B3, B6, B9 and B12, and more.
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