Angular Cheilitis – What is it and How is it Treated?
Angular Cheilitis is certainly not a term that you are likely to have come across often. However, if you hear the term and wonder what it is, or if someone you know says they have it then this article should help make it clear. Angular Cheilitis is a medical condition that affects the corners of the mouth. It can be quite painful as lesions develop, which due to the site and movement of the mouth rapidly deteriorate and split open. They can split longways in line with the mouth opening, but can also split vertically which clearly is going to cause a lot of pain as it will put pressure on the corner of the mouth.
As you may expect these cracks can bleed, be very sore and can get nasty crust-like scabs that are also not very nice. One of the primary causes of Angular Cheilitis is considered to be the medical condition anemia, which is when the body is unable to store and process iron correctly leading to a deficiency. This can be associated with other medical conditions or can just be the sole issue, but is certainly worth pursuing from a medical point of view as it can be symptomatic of something more serious but treatable. Other causes are possible. The fungal infection of thrush, for example, can trigger these lesions, and again this needs treatment to eliminate the fungus. Continue reading
Five Steps to Getting Rid of Canker Sores on Your Tongue
By Julie-Ann Amos
Although no one has yet been able to find a cure-all for canker sores, there are plenty of steps you can take to reduce your risk. Canker sores on the tongue, mouth, and cheek are normally quite painful, which is probably why you are reading this article. So, let’s get right into it.
• One of the most common causes of cankers is physical trauma to the mouth. Sometimes this comes from dental work like braces or dentures, or even from sports or biting the side of your cheek accidentally while chewing gum. If you know you are prone to them (more than 3 or 4 times a month), you would be wise to avoid chewing gum, and if you have braces, you can ask your dentist for orthodontic wax to cover the sharp edges.
• Watch what you eat. You’ll notice that certain foods seem to trigger an outbreak of cankers, like pretzels or potato chips, even acidic fruits like lemon, pineapple, or oranges. One approach to preventative needed treatment is to keep what’s called a “food diary” and compare it at the end of the month with your canker sore outbreaks. Continue reading
Cold Sores Vs Canker Sores – What’s the Difference?
A cold sore (HSV-1) is a small blister or blisters that take form around the outside of the mouth. Sometimes they may appear inside of the mouth, usually found on the roof of the mouth. They are clear and filled with fluid and are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Also referred to as fever blisters, cold sores are not the same as genital herpes. They may lie dormant for years or symptoms may never appear; about 20% of people that have the virus actually have a cold sore outbreak. Most people get their first cold sores as children. People can experience flu-like symptoms, swollen glands, a sore throat and body aches with HSV-1, but such extreme symptoms are rare as the main symptom is a painful blister. The pain worsens once the blister has ruptured and post- lesion “crusting” begins. They are highly contagious, it is recommended that you do not kiss anyone, share eating utensils, a toothbrush or any other items with anyone when you have an outbreak. The lesions can last as long as 14 days, but acting fast in treating the cold sore at the first sign of any symptoms can reduce the healing time quite a bit. They usually do not leave a scar behind, but some redness in affected area will occur. Some people have found that adding L-Lysine to their diets can help their outbreaks. Sunlight, chocolate, seeds or gelatins are also things a person can avoid if they have frequent cold sores. Continue reading
Cold Sore Treatment – New Treatment Options
Don’t think that you are the lone cold sore sufferer. Almost 70% of the American population suffers from fever blisters. They might have been affected by it any age. The main problem with this disease is that it is recurring.
Due to its recurrent attack nature, cold sores have gained much publicity. The causes of recurrence have not yet been established. However, the medical experts feel that stress, over exposure to extreme conditions, dental problems, and trauma stimulate the reactivation of cold sores periodically.
As per scientific research, a cold sore is believed to be caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. Though there is no scientific evidence to prove it, cold sores originate during childhood. The signs and symptoms range from sore throat, swollen glands, and fever blisters in and around the lip and neck area. Continue reading
Get Rid of Cold Sores Naturally – 4 Easy Ways
By Dr. Edward Barnes
It is believed that if you get cold sores once then it would recur again. So you don’t have any chance as it stays on body for a period of 9-14 days (depending upon its life cycle). These 9-14 days you are put to severe pain, discomfort and of course a lot of embarrassment too.
After getting fever blisters, most of us opt for cold sore prescription and OTC drugs. This is again a wrong way to treat cold sores. As the disease is caused by herpes simplex virus, it develops immunity against the anti viral medications. So, rather than getting benefit you end up administering harmful drugs and chemicals that causes lot of side effects.
Is there any way to get rid of cold sores naturally? Yes, of course. You can permanently prevent herpes virus outbreaks from recurring. Here are best 4 ways to treat fever blisters and stop herpes virus outbreaks: Continue reading
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Dear Tim, I got geographic tongue while pregnant and still have it (I am still nursing). It has gotten worse. At first I was wondering if your system would work on pregnancy induced geo tongue but I have to tell you this- I started on the treatment you mentioned and my tongue cleared up in two days! I cannot imagine that it could be a coincidence. I have not had a new lesion begin and it's now been five or six days. I don't think I have gone that long without something flaring up in a long time. I will be curious to see if I need to continue taking it after I quit breastfeeding. Anyway, I am so
happy and appreciative. Thanks for your help! |
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