The Doctors TV Show did a segment called “Why Do I Itch & Smell That Way?” and a couple topics that they covered were Itchy Gums and Itchy Throats. I had never heard of anyone having Itchy Gums before, but it is definitely good to be informed in case the symptom ever comes up!
The Doctors: Itchy Gum Causes
The Doctors said that Itchy Gums can be a sign of several things, including Periodontal Disease because bacteria can sometimes get into your gums where floss and a toothbrush cannot reach. Another cause of itchy gums can be an allergic reaction to certain foods such as eggs, raw fruit or nuts.
The Doctors: Burning Mouth Syndrome
The Doctors also showed a picture of a more rare cause of Itchy Gums which is called Burning Mouth Syndrome. This condition is found mainly in elderly patients who have dentures that get bacteria buildup.
The Doctors: Itchy Throat Remedies
The Doctors gave several great Itchy Throat Home Remedies:
1. Gargle with 1/2 tsp of salt mixed into a glass of lukewarm water – but be careful not to drink it!
2. Add 1 tsp of honey and a squirt of lemon juice into a glass of lukewarm water – but this time you drink it!
3. Buy a Humidifier to help soothe your upper airway, but make sure to clean it out, because if you just let the water sit in the Humidifier
, then it can become another smelly problem! I absolutely love this Humidifier
because it looks sleek in any room, rather than the big, bulky machine-like humidifiers that so many companies make!
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