Mucositis is swelling and sores in the lining of your digestive tract. This includes your mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and rectum. When it's in the mouth, this problem is also called oral mucositis or stomatitis. Mucositis can cause mouth and throat sores that make it painful to eat, drink, or swallow. It may also cause chest and belly pain, nausea, diarrhea, and bloody stools.
Mucositis is a common side effect of cancer treatments such as some chemotherapy and radiation. It can make you more likely to get an infection in the digestive tract. Mucositis and its symptoms are treated with medicines and home care.
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