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Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth, which is often (but not always) associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands. [3] The term is derived from the Greek words ξηρός (xeros) meaning "dry" and στόμα (stoma) meaning "mouth". [4] [5] A drug or substance that increases the rate of salivary flow is termed a sialogogue.
Werner-Gray had a hunch that the food she was eating had caused her illnesses. "I knew it was because of my diet," she said. "Because my diet was horrendous." Rather than pursue traditional cancer ...
ALA has proven to be an effective treatment for burning mouth syndrome, spurring studies in its potential to treat dysgeusia. [51] In a study of forty-four patients diagnosed with the disorder, one half was treated with the drug for two months, while the other half, the control group, was given a placebo for two months, followed by a two-month ...
Increased rates of Candida carriage are also found in people who eat a diet high in carbohydrates, people who wear dentures, people with xerostomia (dry mouth), in people taking broad spectrum antibiotics, smokers, and in immunocompromised individuals (e.g., due to HIV/AIDS, diabetes, cancer, Down syndrome or malnutrition). [13]
A woman who was diagnosed with mouth cancer has learned to eat and breathe again and even trained as a pilot while undergoing treatment. Jackie Burch, 30, from Orange County, California, was ...
The mouth may act as a reservoir of Candida that reinfects the sores at the corners of the mouth and prevents the sores from healing. [citation needed] A lesion caused by recurrence of a latent herpes simplex infection can occur in the corner of the mouth. This is herpes labialis (a cold sore), and is sometimes termed "angular herpes simplex". [2]
Patients treated for oral cancer can end up after treatments unable to eat or drink by mouth in many cases, ultimately forced to eat through a stomach feeding tube (PEG) or be limited to drinking blended smoothies and eating no solid food. OCF announced over a decade ago that they would be helping survivors with lifelong swallowing ...
While it’s safe to wash your mouth out with water immediately after eating, make sure to wait 30 to 60 minutes before brushing your teeth to avoid damaging your enamel.