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Actress Hina Khan is currently suffering from stage 3 breast cancer. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Meanwhile, she keeps sharing her health updates on Instagram. Recently, she told through a post that she is suffering from mucositis. In this post, she talked about her painful condition and said that due to this problem she is also having trouble eating. Through this post, she has asked people about some home remedies. Let us tell you what mucositis is and how to get rid of it.
What is mucositis?
The risk of mucositis is generally higher in people receiving cancer treatments such as radiation or chemotherapy. Mucositis occurs when the mucosa becomes inflamed. This can cause mouth sores and oral mucositis. This problem can also make eating and drinking difficult.
Symptoms of mucositis
The symptoms of mucositis can vary. But there are some common signs that can help identify this problem.
Red, shiny, or swollen mouth and gums
blood in the mouth
Sores in the mouth along the gums or tongue
sore mouth or throat
Difficulty eating or talking
Feeling of dryness, mild burning or pain while eating
White patches or pus in the mouth or tongue
Increased salivation or thick mucus in the mouth
Preventive measures against mucositis
1) Maintaining good oral health can help prevent or reduce the severity of mucositis.
2) Use a soft bristle toothbrush after meals and before bedtime. If brushing is painful, oral care swabs can be used.
3) Keep lips moist with moisturizer.
4) Avoid eating hot, spicy or acidic foods, alcohol, hard or coarse foods such as crusty bread, chips.
5) Increase fluid intake.
6) Try to include high protein foods in your diet.
Fans suggested these remedies
A user commented that consuming coconut water, beetroot juice, ice cream and custard can help. Apart from this, a user commented that one should brush twice a day. Gargling with soda saline can also help. For this, mix 1/4 teaspoon soda, 1/8 salt in 1 glass of warm water and gargle.