Correlation of ulcer size and serum  cortisol in subjects with Aphthous Ulcers

Dr. Arun Kumar M.; Dr. Vasanthi Ananthakrishnan; Dr. Jaisri Goturu

Volume : II, Issue : XI, November - 2013

Correlation of ulcer size and serum cortisol in subjects with Aphthous Ulcers

Dr. Arun Kumar M. , Dr. Vasanthi Ananthakrishnan, Dr. Jaisri Goturu

Abstract :

Background: Aphthous Ulcers are a painful oral ulcerative condition. Stress is one of the major causes for ulcer formation and cortisol level is increased in stress. This study aims at looking into the relationship between ulcer size and serum cortisol. Methods: 40 subjects in the age group of 18–35 years with aphthous ulcers were included in the study. Ulcer size was determined and morning serum cortisol was measured in all subjects. Correlation tests were applied and significance was set at p