Cancer patients suffer a number of uncomfortable side effects from their treatments, whether surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination. One of the most challenging to treat is a decubitus ulcer, also known as a pressure sore, bed sore or...
Radiation and chemotherapy can take a toll on your body. One of the most uncomfortable side effects to deal with are mouth sores. There are treatments and medications that can make this side effect easier to handle. Talk to your doctor before...
Tongue cancer is an oral cancer, and is classified with cancers that appear on the cheek, lips, throat, sinuses, palates and floor of the mouth. According to Cedar Sinai Medical Center, tongue cancer develops from squamous cells that line the...
Pregnancy is a delicate time in a woman's life. Vigilance is required, as any drug the mother takes also affects her baby. At the same time, some women have serious pre-existing conditions that require treatment, especially during pregnancy. Women...
There are many types of non-cancerous growths in the mouth, which occur in people of all ages. Growths may be in the form of a fluid filled cysts, excess bone growths, fibrosis tissues or lumps. They may be caused by different reasons such as...
Cold sores are unsightly fluid-filled blisters, caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus is highly contagious, though only 10 percent of those infected develop the sores, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. If you do develop...
Golden seal, or goldenseal, has historically been used by Native American Indians to treat a diversity of medical conditions ranging from arrow wounds to gonorrhea. It was used by early American settlers, and today it is available in the U.S. as...
The skin is composed of three layers, each serving specific functions in protecting the body. Skin cells constantly regenerate, even after minor damage from cuts or scrapes, however some skin disorders cause more distinct disturbance requiring...
Aloe has been used medicinally for thousands of years and it continues to be used today for similar conditions, including skin irritation and lesions. Today, aloe is being studied for potential benefits in treating various types of ulcers...
Cancers of the throat and mouth are included in the general grouping of head and neck cancers. These cancers can arise in the tongue, lining of the mouth, gums, roof of the mouth, tonsils, salivary glands, throat and voice box. The National Cancer...
Canadian thistle, or Cirsium arvense, is a prickly flowering plant that most people would call a weed. Like all thistle varieties, it is vary hardy and able to thrive in many places and situations. There are few, if any, natural controls of...
The benefits of licorice candy depend on the type you're eating. Red licorice candy never contains actual licorice root from the licorice plant, and black licorice seldom does so. Most licorice candy consists of refined sugar and food coloring and...
The B-vitamin group consists of eight substances that all play important roles in cellular metabolism and other vital processes. B vitamins are water-soluble and excreted in the urine when in excess, making it necessary to replenish them...
Mouth cancer--more commonly referred to as oral cancer--is a medical condition in which cancer cells begin to grow within the mouth, throat or lips. Tobacco use is the most common cause of oral cancer in the United States, according to the...
Throat cancer occurs when the cells in the throat develop genetic changes, which causes them to grow uncontrollably, eventually forming a cancerous tumor in the throat. Throat cancer can develop in a person's throat, voice box or tonsils....
Leukemia -- a cancer of the blood -- is commonly treated with chemotherapy. One of the side effects of chemotherapy is mouth sores. Mouth sores normally occur on your lips, gums, tongue, the roof of your mouth and can also be found in your...
Bladder infections are common, yet painful infections that you want to eliminate quickly from your body. The most common form of treatment for a bladder infection is a course of antibiotics. Goldenseal -- an herb found in the United States -- has...
Cancer of the mouth also known as oral cancer is a type of cancer that typically begins in the floor of your mouth and tongue, says MedlinePlus. Anybody can get mouth cancer but you put yourself at higher risk if you smoke, chew tobacco, drink...
Cancer arises from a change in one single cell. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer begins when cells in a particular area of the body begin to grow uncontrollably. The cellular change can be due to outside factors (smoking) or...
Cocoa butter is highly coveted due to its believed healing benefits. Derived from African cocoa beans, cocoa butter is present in everyday items like chocolate, lip gloss and lotion. Pregnant women and body builders use the oil to help prevent...
While most Americans do not suffer from a lack of protein in their diet, a protein deficiency can result in several health problems. To prevent a deficiency, make sure your diet contains several sources of complete proteins. Vegetarians and vegans...
Many people occasionally will suffer a bout of chapped lips, depending on a variety of conditions. Cold air, wind, sun and illness all can lead to lips that become dry and irritated. Although the mouth area has a natural pigmentation that makes...
Aloe vera is one of the most frequently used herbs in America, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, primarily as a remedy for burns, minor cuts, abrasions and other skin conditions. The gel from the aloe plant may work by...
Cocoa butter is made from the cream-colored fat of cocoa beans, the same beans used to make chocolate. Due to its moisturizing and nourishing properties, as well as its pleasant chocolate scent, cocoa butter is added to lotions, creams, oils and...
In 2009, almost 25,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with a form of throat cancer, report health professionals with the National Cancer Institute. Throat cancer occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow along any region of the throat....
Small white bumps can appear on the lips because of many different causes. While some types of lip bumps may be benign, others can be symptoms associated with certain medical conditions. Sexually transmitted diseases, cancer and allergic reactions...
Big bumps on your tongue can be a wide variety of conditions. This includes conditions such as allergies and sexually transmitted diseases. The course of action taken to correct the big bumps will vary, depending on the condition. Some of these...
Human papillomavirus, abbreviated as HPV, is a sexually transmitted disease. While most of the focus of HPV has been on women, men are still subject to infection. The only available vaccination for HPV is Gardasil, and as of 2009, it has received...
Mouth cancer, also called oral cancer, accounts for around 60,000 new cancer diagnoses each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Oral cancer can begin in the lips, gums or the lining of the mouth, and spread to form tumors all...