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I had my tongue pierced Saturday and now theres like a small flap of skin round the top what do I do?


Its like when you get an ulcer and it catches and the skin goes white, it hurts a little and its around the top of the bar. What do I do'?
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your tongue is still healing around the newly pierced location... suck on some ice if its hurts or is swollen..but yeh it will heal up eventually :)
that flap will eventually disappear too  (+ info)

scary skin ulcer - help!?


This is kind of gross, so if grossness weirds you out, don't continue reading. Right at the end of my tailbone I've just discovered an ulcer type thing. Every couple of months for the last few years I've noticed slight soreness there for a couple of days, after my period, but then it goes away and I think no more of it. However, today when I noticed soreness I actually paid attention, and it's an ulcer type thing. It's not a cut or anything... I don't know how best to describe it, but it's a spot about the diameter of a pencil where there isn't any skin. It doesn't hurt, it's just slightly tender, and there's no redness or swelling. I noticed it today because it bled for a moment or two and then stopped; now it's just got a very slight amount of pus, about like if you pop a zit. Does anyone know what this might be, and whether I should seek medical attention or see if it heals on its own? I'm just worried because it doesn't hurt, and something like that should hurt. I have no idea how long it's been there; it could have just appeared today or it could have been there all along. I don't really pay all that much attention to my tailbone unless I fall on it, which I haven't lately. Any help much appreciated, this is kind of freaking me out.
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It sounds like you could have a pilonidal cyst, and you should not attempt to pop it yourself. You really need to have a doctor treat it for you ...

I have supplied a link below to give you a little more information on this type of cyst ...

Hope it helps & good luck to you ...  (+ info)

what are some ways to get rid of a mouth ulcer?


I just got one on the side of my mouth and wanna know how 2 get rid of it and i wanna know whats the cause of them and i also bite my lips and the side of my mouth and tear off the skin could that be the cause and if so what are sum ways 2 help stop me from doing that?
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Apply Glycerin on your mouth, it helps to heal the mouth ulcer. Moreover you can take multivitamin tablets which aid in healing the ulcer quickly.  (+ info)

how to cure mouth ulcer caused by hot food?


i ate hot food, drink cola immediately, but my skin under the upper jaw seems to be hurt. I feel pain if i touch it with my tongue. What is the best solution to cure it?
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I believe mouth ulcers are a form of herpes. Some foods,stress and other things cause them to come out. Anbesol gel or liquid work great for temporary relief. There is no cure to my knowledge. There may even be a prescription your doctor may give you. Good luck.  (+ info)

HELP!! I have a sore skin colored thing on inside of my Labia looks like small ulcer?


I have been with the same person and been 100% faithful for the whole time for over 5 years now. I don't know what is going on with me. He is pretty large so sometimes after sex I am really sore for a couple of day and have noticed that every once in a while I will get small tears down there that hurt but go away on their own.

Usually after sex I am just sore and sometimes get itchy the next day but then I am okay. This time I noticed the cuts again and was itchy. The next day I was looking again cuz I seemed sorer and I noticed that I have a flesh colored open sore looks like a small ulcer that hurts when you touch it. I just have the one and I am not sure what it is but at this point I am freaking out! I have an appointment with doctor today but I am scared and not sure how to bring it up. Does anyone know what this could be? Please no mean, rude comments this is bad enough for me.
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What kind of allergic skin disorder is this?


I started having a weird skin problem 4 years ago. I started getting these weird oozing pimple-like things on my forehead and back that would form into little skin ulcers that ooze and hurt. They are about the size of pimples, but they're not pussy in the way pimples are and they take a long time to heal. I rarely get pimples on my face or anywhere else. Nobody in my family has problems with acne, and that's not what I have. Although my mom was told that she had eczema. I do have problems with itching when I touch animals or grass, but the raw sores on my head don't really itch, just hurt. I started to notice they were induced by shampoo I was using. I started using natural shampoos. All the bumps and ulcers on my back disappeared. I still get some on my forehead from time to time.
What does this sound like?
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salicylate intolerance in diet  (+ info)

What's the best way to get rid of an ulcer?


i have this ulcer in my mouth from where my wisdom teeth are coming in and it's just a big round flap of skin that hurts like the dickens. brushing and mouthwash only go so far. i need to get rid of it.
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I have hiatel hernia and small ulcer. Taking nexium. Still have back pain, and skin feels real sensitive?


Please read about the corrective approach below.

About three years ago Jack Ritchason, a naturopathic physician, corrected a health problem I must have carried since childhood--a hiatal hernia. The impact this simple maneuver has had on my health has amazed me. I immediately noticed a difference in my lung capacity and my digestion and in the months that followed I began to put some muscle on my skin and bones frame and gain newfound strength and stamina.

Dr. Ritchason tells me that this is a common health problem and my own observations as well as those of others confirm this fact. But this is more than a personal observation as the American Digestive Disease Society has estimated that nearly half of all adults--some 60 million people--have a hiatal hernia.

It occurs more often in women than in men. It affects people of all ages, but is most prevalent in people over 50 and highly likely in people over 65.



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The Great Mimic
Hiatal Hernia has been called the "great mimic" because it mimics many disorders. A person with this problem can get such severe pains in their chest that they think they are having a heart attack. They may think they have an over acid stomach because they will regurgitate stomach acid after they eat, or their stomach may hurt so badly they will think they have an ulcer. This is just a sampling of the symptoms that may occur from this disorder.


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What is a Hiatal Hernia?
When you swallow, your food passes down a long tube known as the esophagus into the stomach. This tube must pass through a muscle known as the diaphragm, which is located near the bottom of your rib cage. This opening in the diaphragm, which permits the esophogus to pass through, is regulated by a sphincter muscle (or "valve") which relaxes and opens when we swallow to permit the food to pass through the diaphram and into the stomach. This sphincter then closes to prevent stomach acid from coming back up into the throat. A hiatal hernia occurs when the top of the stomach rolls or slides up into this opening and becomes stuck there.



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Symptoms
Naturally, when part of the stomach is forced into this opening, the sphincter cannot close properly. Thus, stomach acid may travel back up into the esophagus causing burning sensations (heartburn), esophageal spasms, inflammations and ulcers.

The cramped position of the stomach can also stress the vagus nerve, which stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid. This can cause both over and under secretion of hydrochloric acid and stomach enzymes. It may also affect the sphincter or valve at the bottom of the stomach so that digestive secretions "leak" out of the stomach and are lost before they have completed their job.

The hiatal hernia will also interfere with the movement of the diaphragm muscle. This muscle normally pulls downward to expand the chest capacity and inflate the lungs. Since the hiatal hernia interferes with this movement, the person may be restricted to shallow breathing, or will resort to using the chest and shoulders to expand the lung capacity and take a deep breath.

The esophagus may also "kink" in the throat, which will irritate the thyroid gland and may cause some difficulty in swallowing. Often persons with hiatal hernias will have difficulty in swallowing capsules or tablets as they get the sensation that they are "sticking" in their throat.

The irritation on the vagus nerve can cause reflex irritations throughout the body. The vagus nerve comes from the medulla and goes to the heart, esophagus, lungs, stomach, small intestines, liver, gall bladder, pancreas and colon. It also hass links to the kidney, bladder, and external genitalia. Thus, a hiatal hernia may start imbalances in the system such as decreased stomach acid and ph imbalance in the intestines and elsewhere.

If a person develops poor stomach digestion due to a lack of hydrocholoric acid, they will have difficulty digesting and assimilating protein and most minerals. It will also contribute to food putrefacation in the intestines, causing greater toxicity in the body. This lack of nutrition and toxic condition may contribute towards food allergies, constipation, anemia and immune and glandular system weaknesses.

Two other problems that a hiatal hernia may contribute to are asthma and heart disease. Since the hernia reduces the lung capacity by interfering with natural breathing, it could be a factor in asthma. The hernia may also put pressure on the heart. Gas in the intestines may put pressure on the hernia and push it against the bottom of the heart, which may be one way in which a heart attack can be triggered. None of this spells immediate fatality, but it does point to a major contributing factor in degenerative illness.



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Causes
The causes of a hiatal hernia are speculative and unique to each individual. However, there are a number causes. First of all there may be a mechanical cause. Improper lifting, hard coughing bouts heavy lifting, sharp blows to the abdomen (the kind that "knock the wind out of you"), tight clothing and poor posture may contribute to the development of this problem. Improper lifting may be the biggest mechanical cause of this disorder. If the air is not expelled out of a person's lungs while lifting, it will force the stomach into the esophagus.

Secondly, there are dietary causes. Hiatal hernia just about always accompnies a swollen ileocecal valve. The ileocecal valve is the valve between the small and large intestines which permits material to enter the colon from the large intestine, but prevents material in the colon from moving back into the small intestine. When this valve becomes swollen and irritated it cannot close properly. This allows material from the colon to leak back into the small intestine. This is analogous your sewer backing up into your kitchen. This creates gas and indigestion, which puts pressure on the stomach and presses it tighter against the diaphram.

The relationship between the ileocecal valve and the hiatal hernia is a chicken/egg situation ... it is hard to know which comes first. However, it is clear that the ileocecal problem aggravates the hernia. Hence, the things which irritate that valve may be causal factors. These are the basic causes of digestive problems: poor food combining, overeating, drinking with meals, overeating and eating when upset.

Lastly, there are emotional causes. According to one applied kinesiologist text a hiatal hernia comes from repressed anger. A person "swallows their anger" and "can't stomach it." When you get angry, you suck your beadth upward. If you fail to release this anger, your stomach stays up. I have observed that most of the people with severe hiatal hernias have a great deal of emotional stress and hold a lot of it inside.



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Identification
The easiest way to tell if you or someone you know has a hiatal hernia is to place your fingers on the solar Plexus, just below the breastbone. Then take a deep breath. You should feel the solar plexus expand and move outward. If there is no movement at the solar plexus and you have to lift your chest and shoulders to take a deep breath, then you probably have a hiatal hernia. You should be able to take a deep abdominal breath without lifting your shoulders.

There are other, more complicated, methods of determining if you have a hiatal hernia, such as muscle testing, but this is a fairly simple and reliable method.



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Correction
Since a hiatal hernia is primarily a mechanical problem, the easiest and best way to correct it is mechanically. Medical doctors have attempted surgery to correct this disorder, but the results tend to be poor. Cutting into this area can further weaken it so that the hernia will return in short order. A better method is to manipulate the stomach and bring down the hernia by hand. Unfortunately, you can't do this to yourself. You will need to find a good chiropractor, applied kinesiologist or massage therapist who understands this problems and knows how to correct it.

If you want to learn how to do this adjustment to others, you will have to find someone who does it and have them show you how since it is impossible to adequately describe the technique(s) in writing. They have to be learned through demonstration and practice.

For a chiropractor in your area who knows how to adjust hiatal hernias, click here.



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Self-Adjustment
There are some self-help adjustment techniques. They aren't as effective as having someone else perform the adjustment, but they may help. The best one I've tried is to drink a pint of warm water first thing in the morning, then stand on your toes and drop suddenly to your heels several times. The warm water helps to relax the stomach and diaphragm and puts some weight in the stomach. By dropping down suddenly, the weight of the water helps to pull the stomach down. In a mild case, this might be enough to bring the hernia down. In a more severe case it may loosen the stomach and make it easier for someone else to bring it down. It will also help you to keep the stomach down once mechanical corrections have been made.



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Nutrititional Aids
Until the problem is corrected mechanically, there are some nutritional therapies which may be of help. Immediate, but temporary, relief of pain and discomfort can often be achieved by the use of a mucilaginous herb like slippery elm or comfrey. These herbs absorb the digestive secretions and help to prevent their traveling back up the esophagus and burning it. They also help to prevent irritation of the ileocecal valve. Comfrey can also speed the healing of this problem once mechanical adjustments have been made. Okra pepsin is a good combination for this problem as well.

Marshmallow is also helpful in soothing the mucous membranes for hiatal hernias and other ulcerations in the gastrointestinal system.

A digestive aid will help the person obtain the nutrients they need when the hernia is interfering with digestion.

This may take the form of a hydrochloric acid supplement or a food enzyme tablet, or perhaps an herbal digestive aid such as papaya and peppermint, chamomile tea, safflowers, ginger root and so forth.

Other food or herb products that have been used to help people with hiatal hernias include: raw cabbage juice (where ulcerations have occurred), balm, barley water, brown rice, celery, coriander, gentian, hops, licorice, marshmallow and passion flower.

Dietary modifications may be necessary to relieve the problem and to keep it from reoccurring once it has been corrected. Since the pressure of abdominal gas can push the stomach upward, it would be advisable to avoid gas forming foods like beans. It would also be wise to watch food combinations carefully and to avoid overeating. Dr. Jack Ritchason recommends that people with hiatal hernias avoid eating any heavy meals after 3 pm.

Below you will find a checklist of symptoms which will help you in identifying people who have this problem so they can take steps to correct it.



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Symptoms of a Hiatal Hernia


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What is a Hitatal Hernia?
A hiatal hernia occurs when the top of the stomach rolls or slides up into the opening in the diaphragm which the esophogus passes through and becomes stuck there.

This condition may create difficulty with digestion (and hence general nutrition and well-being) as well as breathing difficulties, nervous problems, circulatory problems and glandular imbalances. All of the following symptoms have been connected with a hiatal hernia. If you have some of these symptoms especially those marked with an asterisk (*) you may wish to consider being checked for this condition.



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DIGESTIVE DIFFICULTIES
*Belching, *Bloating, *Heartburn, *Difficulty digesting meat/high protein foods, Tension or pressure at the solar plexis, Sensitivity at the waist, Intestinal gas, Regurgitation, Hiccups, Lack or limitation of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Colic in children, Difficulty in gaining weight or overweight, Ulcers.



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BREATHING AND CIRCULATION PROBLEMS
*Difficulty with deep abdominal breathing, *Difficulty in swallowing capsules, *Asthma, *Inability to take a deep breath from diaphragm, Overall fatigue, Tendency to swallow air, Allergies, Dry tickling cough, Full feeling at base of throat, Pain or burning in upper chest, Pressure in the chest, Pain in the left side of chest, Pressure below breastbone, Lung pain, Rapid heartbeat, Rapid rise in blood pressure, Pain in left shoulder, arm or side of neck.



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STRUCTURAL COMPLAINTS
TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint Pain), Bruxism (Grinding teeth in sleep), Joint pain, Localized or overall spinal pain, Headaches.



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STRESS
*Suppression of anger or other emotions, *Living with or having lived with a quick-tempered person, Dizziness, Shakiness, Mental Confusion, Anxiety attacks, Insomnia, Hyperactivity in children.



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OTHER AILMENTS
*Open ileocecal valve, *General weakness, *Difficulty in getting and/or staying healthy, Overactive thyroid, Cravings for sugar or alcohol, Candida Albicans, Menstrual or prostate problems, Urinary difficulties, Hoarseness.  (+ info)

what is skin ulcer?


this is what my research gave me
What is a venous skin ulcer?
A venous skin ulcer, also called a stasis leg ulcer, is a shallow wound that develops when the leg veins do not move blood back toward the heart normally (venous insufficiency).

Venous skin ulcers typically develop on either side of the lower leg, above the ankle and below the calf. See an illustration of areas affected by venous skin ulcers .

What causes venous skin ulcers?
The veins in the body have valves that keep blood flowing toward the heart. In a condition called venous insufficiency, the valves are damaged and allow some blood to back up in the vein. The slowed circulation causes fluid to seep out of the overfilled veins into surrounding tissues, causing tissue breakdown and ulcers. See an illustration of abnormal blood flow caused by venous insufficiency .

Less frequently, blocked veins are a contributing factor in the development of venous skin ulcers.

What are the symptoms?
The first sign of a venous skin ulcer is the appearance of dark red or purple skin over the affected area. The skin may also become thickened and dry and itchy. Contact your doctor when you first notice the signs of a venous ulcer because you may be able to prevent an open wound (ulcer) from forming.

Without treatment, an ulcer may form. The wound may be painful, and you may also have swollen and achy legs. You may get rashes, such as contact dermatitis, on the skin around the ulcer.

Because venous skin ulcers are a result of poor blood circulation, these wounds are often slow to heal. If an ulcer becomes infected, there may be an odor, pus draining from the wound, and increased tenderness and redness.  (+ info)

How can I tone up and eat to great skin in 8 wks?


I need to tone up my thighs, bum and tummy. I'm only a size 8 but my inside thighs are wobbly!
I also have been eating ready meals and snacking at random times for months, getting run down and mouth ulcers alot!
How can I eat well to get clear skin? What could I take to work thats healthy? Fruit? veg+dips? I need to buy cheap and food with little preperation.
What best way to tone my legs fast and eat to clear skin?
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Go running to tone up your legs.

Drink green tea or white tea everyday to clear up your skin.

You can buy frozen vegetables that are easy to prepare. Stay away from ready meals and randoms snacks, they're no good for you.  (+ info)

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