Serious Symptoms Of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Sore Throat And Mouth

Along with the fever and a general feeling of unwellness, patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome may develop a sore throat and mouth before the more serious symptoms. The mouth and throat may also become sore and painful when the mucous membranes become involved. It is common for the inner lining of the patient's mouth and lips to be affected by sores and open wounds. The level of mucous membrane involvement varies from person to person. Some patients do not have many mucous-related symptoms, but they have severe skin rashes.

Patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome may notice mild mucous-related symptoms in their throat and mouth. These symptoms stay mild for some patients, but for others, the symptoms progress rapidly and become extremely painful and severe. The progression tends to be as rapid as the progression of the rash and skin symptoms. The patient's mouth may be sore before the rash develops, or it might become sore afterward.