Oral mucositis is the main complicate of head and neck chemotherapy. The current study was conducted to evaluation of Hypozalix artificial saliva and propolis mouthwash efficiency for the prevention of Chemotherapy induced-oral mucositis in Leukemia patients .This was a randomized controlled clinical trial conducted on 72 Chemotherapy induced-oral mucositis in Leukemia patients. The patients were divided into 3 equal treatment groups: Hypozalix artificial salivary, Propolis Mouthwash, and control groups. The method of artificial saliva Hypozalix usage according to the manufacturer order was as 4 or 5 puffs every 8 hours and every time on the left or right buccal mucosa, and the second group method usage was for 14 days, everyday 3 times, each …show more content…
he results indicate the effectiveness of both drug use and improve the quality of life scores both of article related to oral health patients also made findings being independent markers of effectiveness of medications the patient is more mucosa on the rate of artificial saliva, respectively.
Key words: artificial saliva , propolis , mucositis ,Leukemia
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Oral mucositis (OM) is a term to describe an oral mucosa inflammation as a chemotherapy side effect. Clinical features combine erythema, edema and sensitivity, followed by painful ulceration and mucosal bleeding. Patients with severe OM are unable to eat, speak or swallow due to pain. The OM prevalence in children with cancer is 52—81%.Stomatitis and oral mucositis is a term used to describe inflammation of the oral mucosa as a common and debilitating side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy for head and neck are used. Honey is a natural substance made
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They should equally and randomly using software Rundles into three groups A, B and C will be split first (mouthwash of chlorhexidine and fluconazole with artificial saliva Hypozalix Manufacture Bio codex France containing 100 ml of approximately 200 puffs) and The second group (the chlorhexidine mouthwash and fluconazole with propolis mouthwash) and the third group (control group) of chlorhexidine mouthwash will receive.One minute in the mouth and then back out there. Oral examination based on the WHO
It may not seem like a very pressing issue to have, but there are several roles that saliva has in the oral cavity. Not only does it keep the
Crohn 's is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that belongs to a larger group of illnesses called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is associated with inflammation of the digestive tract, or gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which runs from the mouth to the anus, and includes the stomach and intestines. It more commonly affects the end of the small intestine and the large intestine. Crohn 's disease symptoms and complications are unpredictable , you may experience almost no symptoms, then have a sudden flare-up. Or you could experience symptoms every day Crohn 's disease is difficult to diagnose, because symptoms vary and because it can be similar to other conditions.
Principles for safe medication administration: • All medications must be administered according to a physician’s orders. • The medication orders must be clear, legible and not open. • The same person should select, prepare, administer and record the administration. • Doses must be prepared for only one patient at a time, immediately before the intended use • Medications should be prepared for immediate administration to a single patient and not retained for later use due to the risks of contamination, potential instability, potential mix-up with other medications and to maintain security of the medication • All medications must be stored in patient care areas in the same container as received from pharmacy. • All RNs and ENs without notation must successfully complete the Medication Assessment Paper prior to administering medications.
Impression of the suspects bites. 6. Sample bites using Aluwax or Coprwax. 7. Develop a Study Cast.
The ulcer can appear on the mucous membrane inside mouth. This ulcer causes pain near the gums and inside mouth. Throat, lips, lining of mouth and area inside cheek may get affected with canker sores. Pain in the mouth can make the patient difficult to eat and talk. This pain can cause extreme discomfort to the patients.
One of those is alcohol. Alcohol contains antibacterial properties that can kill off the bacteria of your cavity that is the source of your pain. Begin by pouring a quarter cup full of whiskey, vodka or any type of forty percent
Prograde Prograde is the relative forward motion through space. My eighth grade year was a momentous shift in my life. I had a life altering hospital visit. I was diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease called Crohn's. Crohn's is something called an autoimmune disorder, which basically means my immune system attacks my gastrointestinal tract more than just breaking down foods.
Some people may have the condition without experiencing any of the symptoms, whereas other people may experience a severe sore throat with flulike symptoms which includes a sudden fever, body aches, headache, chills, loss of appetite, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and trouble swallowing. Diagnosing
She uses Biotene toothpaste and mouthwash, artificial tears, a special nasal rinse, and sometimes prednisone to suppress inflammation. The special toothpaste and mouthwash is to prevent tooth decay as this can be common with lack of saliva in the mouth. However, none of these medications worked for her better than yoga and meditation which she began to practice a few years after being diagnosed. She realized stress and anxiety were factors in the triggering of her signs and symptoms.
As eating or drinking anything, I think about what this can do to my oral health, like in the story she knew a lot about her colon cancer. Making a difference, she explains another nurse named Clarice Hunter who cared for her grandmother, “This woman is a jewel,” Mary’s grandmother said to Mary, while Clarice blushed. “This woman is a blessing” (p. 574). Whereas this nurse came to the hospital in the early morning hours to comfort her patients that were dying; she tried to comfort her grandmother; however her grandmother could not pass until nurse Hunter came in to comfort
The gums become infected and the soldier had got painful ulcers. No vitamins in the food had disturbed the mouth bacteria. There was only salt water and no medications available. There was not much medical knowledge. Soldiers didn’t have access to a dentist and so they suffered a lot of pain.
I have also read about methods of administration which some literature provides evidence of 5Rs and others give as much as 10RS. Whichever way of dispensing the initial 5RS is the basic for individual to familiarize. There are other things that needs to be considered such as washing hands prior to administering, check the drug chart, the right patient, right drug, right route, right amount/dosage, the history or background record of the patient, allergy or intolerance}, the right education provided to the patient, documenting as given, documenting refusal and right evaluation. On the other hand, I need to have that self-awareness of which patient is in the medication room and know how to talk
Okay I’m going to tip the chair back and take a cursory look in your mouth before we start. The hygienist puts on her gloves and mask, switches on a light that is secured to her dental Loupes and picks up a mouth mirror, as well as a probe, and begins surveying Mary’s mouth. She finds that Mary’s tissue isn’t as pink as usual, and more inflammation is present. She starts to measure around some of the teeth for inflammation and/or bone loss.
Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy for U.S. children. However, thanks to better therapies, more than 80% of U.S. childhood cancer patients now become long-term survivors. Survival rates can vary depending on the type of cancer. About 420,000 childhood cancer survivors live in the U.S., with much more around the world (St. Jude Children 's Research Hospital) this shows that cancer is one major diagnosed disease found in children under the age of 15. Cancer patients will have long-lasting chronic conditions during treatment.
Tooth decay and staining from stomach acids released during frequent vomiting. Chronic irregular bowel movements and constipation as a result of laxative abuse, and Peptic ulcers and pancreatitis. Obliviously both of these diseases will effect one mental and physical