A urethral caruncle is a small, non-cancerous growth that can form near the opening of the urethra, mostly in women after menopause and rarely in men. Low estrogen levels can cause changes in the ...

With 179 career victories and four top-three finishes at the state tournament, Ryan Stusse Jr. produced plenty of memorable moments throughout his career wrestling for Battle Creek. HARTINGTON — Cedar ...

One of those lesser-known struggles is a condition known as chemo mouth, a painful side effect of chemotherapy and radiation. For some, chemo mouth can result in mouth sores and other ...

If you want to consistently call in turkeys, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got a few of the best turkey mouth calls tucked in your vest pocket. Just about every brand in the turkey business offers ...

Doctors prescribe magic mouthwash to help prevent oral mucositis or mouth sores. Also called miracle mouthwash, it differs from over-the-counter mouthwashes. It's used for mouth sores caused by ...

In the meantime, or if your grinding seems to be associated with periods of high stress or poor sleep, an over-the-counter mouth guard might help as a short-term solution (two weeks to a month).

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid ...

Angular cheilitis can look like swollen or red patches at the corners of your mouth. It’s caused by a variety of things, including saliva buildup, bacterial infections, smoking, and vitamin B ...

Alcohol does kill bacteria, but it reduces saliva in the mouth. This worsens bad breath and increases the risk of cavities. “Saliva is the body’s natural mouthwash, so its main job is to flush ...

The swelling area can help a doctor identify the problem. For example, an infection may cause swelling in only one cheek. Cheek and gum swelling often indicates an infection of the gums or a tooth ...

Any abnormalities of the urethra should be noted, such as a diverticulum, caruncle, or unsuspected urethral hypersuspension. The degree of enlargement of a cystocele with straining should be noted.