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Alveolar osteitis usually occurs where the blood clot fails to form or is lost from the socket (i.e., the defect left in the gum when a tooth is taken out). This leaves an empty socket where bone is exposed to the oral cavity, causing a localized alveolar osteitis limited to the lamina dura (i.e., the bone which lines the socket).
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a subjective complaint of dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, or reduced salivary flow, or have no identifiable cause. [ 1] This symptom is very common and is often seen as a side effect of many types of medication.
Burning mouth syndrome ( BMS) is a burning, tingling or scalding sensation in the mouth, lasting for at least four to six months, with no underlying known dental or medical cause. [3] [7] No related signs of disease are found in the mouth. [3] People with burning mouth syndrome may also have a subjective xerostomia (dry mouth sensation where no ...
Andrology, allergy, endocrinology neurology. Postorgasmic illness syndrome ( POIS) is a syndrome in which human males have chronic physical and cognitive symptoms following ejaculation. [ 1] The symptoms usually onset within seconds, minutes, or hours, and last for up to a week. [ 1] The cause and prevalence are unknown; [ 2] it is considered a ...
But a chronic dry mouth could indicate underlying health conditions. Here's what you should know. Everyone experiences dry mouth at some point. But a chronic dry mouth could indicate underlying ...
Angular cheilitis – a fissure running in the corner of the mouth with reddened, irritated facial skin adjacent. A fairly mild case of angular cheilitis extending onto the facial skin in a young person (affected area is within the black oval). Angular cheilitis is a fairly non specific term which describes the presence of an inflammatory ...
Over time, alcohol use and binge drinking can worsen water retention, the experts say. If you drink regularly and notice symptoms of water retention, try cutting back or taking a break, says ...
Beyond the physical complications that come with orthorexia, the eating disorder is also associated with mental and emotional challenges, including dealing with shame, guilt, fear, and social ...