Mouth sores from chemo: Cause, symptoms, and remedies
People taking chemotherapy drugs may develop mouth sores as a side effect of these medications. The sores usually clear up by themselves when the treatment comes to an end. Chemotherapy…
People taking chemotherapy drugs may develop mouth sores as a side effect of these medications. The sores usually clear up by themselves when the treatment comes to an end. Chemotherapy…
Each of the following conditions may cause bumps to develop on the gums: Canker sores More than 50% of people in the United States develop canker sores. These are small,…
Previous research has suggested that there is a link between depression and tea drinking. Now, a new study is investigating this relationship further. Depression is common among older adults, with…
Gum pain can result from a range of health and lifestyle issues. These causes, and the pain itself, can range in severity. However, a number of home remedies can provide…
Bad breath is a common issue, and there are many different causes. Potential remedies include water, green tea, and herbal rinses. Persistent bad breath, or halitosis, is usually due to…
A gum boil is a pus-filled, swollen bump on the gums. These boils form when bacteria build up and cause infection. The area may be painful or tender. Gum boils,…
Treating a toothache at night may be more difficult, as there is not much to distract a person from the pain. However, people can try the following methods to relieve…
As probiotics grow in popularity, a recent study investigates the reliability of online information. They find that the majority of “top” websites provide information that lacks scientific evidence. As scientists…
A new study using a roundworm model of Parkinson’s disease found that a probiotic bacterium could prevent, and in some cases reverse, toxic protein buildup. Misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins in the…
Tooth extraction involves completely removing a tooth from the mouth. People may require tooth extraction for many reasons, ranging from tooth decay to crowded teeth. A dentist or dental surgeon…