Body & Health Conditions Articles

Is it advisable to wear your dentures during cancer treatment? We outline what the accepted protocol is as well as the reasoning behind it.

Oral mucositis is one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment. It can be challenging to manage and can affect the patient's quality of life severely. Here are some of the most effective methods to prevent and treat this condition.

It can be very difficult to deal with painful mouth ulcers after undergoing cancer treatment. We outline the methods and medications that have been proven to be most effective in helping manage the condition.

Radiation of the head and neck regions is associated with a large number of side effects, chief among which is rampant tooth decay. We outline why this happens and what you need to do in order to protect your teeth from decay after radiation.

Eating, drinking, swallowing and even talking can become difficult for cancer patients because of a burning sensation in the mouth after cancer therapy. There are plenty of treatment options as well as at home remedies that are available for this.

Mouth Dryness is one of the most common complaints that patients undergoing cancer treatment have. It can be very difficult to manage this condition, however, proper intervention at the right time will go a long way in minimizing its occurrence.

A painful little toe can be treated at home using non-surgical treatment methods and lifestyle changes. Non-surgical methods should be used prior to surgery. In most cases, they can help with bunionette pain relief.

When I first came across the term "heartburn", I thought it is some kind of heart disease as it is associated with the word "heart". However, after browsing through dictionary, I then realized that it has nothing to do with the heart.

Cancer treatment can mean that even simple things like brushing your mouth in the morning take on a new significance. It is important to understand the different needs and thus specific toothpastes that are best for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Leukemia is the most common cancer that occurs in children, and therefore it is important recognize symptoms. Many of the symptoms in children with leukemia are related to anemia, enlargement of organs, swelling of lymph nodes and thymus, and genetics.