Mucositis

[Poollover]

I just finished my 5th chemo treatment and have nasty mouth sores and I'm seeking advice for how to treat them. Poollover

[Collarpurple]

could be you have thrush

[j-o-h-n]

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Mucositis is inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes that line the digestive tract. It can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus. Mucositis is a common side effect of cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Mucositis

Symptoms

Redness, swelling, sores, ulcers, difficulty swallowing, thick saliva

Location

Mouth, gums, tongue, throat, esophagus, stomach, intestines

Severity

Can range from mild discomfort to severe pain

Complications

Increased risk of infection, weight loss, and disrupted cancer treatment

Treatment

Artificial saliva, medications, and photobiomodulation therapy

How mucositis develops

Cancer treatments kill healthy cells that divide quickly, including the lining of the gastrointestinal tract

This makes the mucosal tissue prone to ulceration and infection

How to manage mucositis Maintain good oral care, Avoid alcohol and irritating foods, Increase brushing with a very gentle toothbrush, and Notify your care team to discuss treatment strategies.

The National Cancer Institute says mucositis is a complication of some cancer therapies.

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Mucositis

Oral Cancer Foundation

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Mucositis occurs when cancer treatments break down the rapidly divided epithelial cells lining the gastro-intestinal tract (which goes from the mouth to the ...

Treatments for mucositis

If you have mucositis in your mouth, treatments your care team may offer include: painkillers, which may be tablets, mouthwashes, gels or sprays. mouthwashes that clean, numb and protect your mouth. sprays or gels to keep your mouth moist (saliva substitutes).

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Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[Sunnysailor]

my husband had these. Get a child’s toothbrush (soft), make the baking soda mouthwash. I think one teaspoon of baking soda and one teaspoon of salt into 4 cups (1 L) of water. He also got some suclafrate mouth swish while hospitalized and this helped but his oncologist refused to prescribe it after he left the hospital. I also bought some chemo mouthwash from Amazon called Prevention Oncology Alcohol Free Mouthwash. Hope this helps.

Others also mention that magic mouth wash from oncology.

[V10fanatic]

There's a liquid oral prescription. Sorry, I can't remember the name. I had horrible thrush after the 1st infusion. I used the wash for a couple weeks to help heal the sores.

[mrscruffy]

I had good luck with "Magic Mouthwash" prescribed by MO

[Jazzman2023]

Best of luck ! Just curious...what chemo treatment are you taking ?