Why do my gums & throat itch horribly when I eat a raw Apple?
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You are surely allergic to it. I have the same problem. I suggest for you to go to a doctor. I went to the doctor and he told me I was just mildly allergic to it because if I was really allergic my throat would close up, and if I did not get help right away I would not be able to breathe. Good luck and I found out I had other allergies too so you could ask your doctor! hope you feel better!!!!
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you are probally allergic to something..possibly all the pollen in the air,dust,animals or even foods.\n Use some allergy eyedrops and cold water rinsing and an ice pack..\n Rubbing or itching them will cause it to get worse,as you are actually grinding the irritant in deeper...\n It might be worth a trip to an allergist for testing.They can give you a prescription for some allergy eyedrops that work great...within seconds..\n Some over the counter ones actually have an ingredient that some people are allergis to,making it ten times worse.\n Pot doesn't make your eyes itch..it gives you dry mouth/the munchies...lol
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ok,i have pica,so ive been told,i eat paper,an i was the kid chewing on the draw string of my jams at 15,it is a nerve condition,maybe connected to a mental illness,i have dysthymia,an anxiety,you need to check with a pro,befor you harm yourself
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citrus or acidic- my daughter get's a rash around her mouth when she drinks orange juice or eats pickles
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a certain sweet food or any sweets?\n\nSounds like the beginnings of an allergic reaction.. stop eating it.
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Its possible that you are developing a sensitivity/allergy to them.  You can be tested to see if you are.  If you are and wish to continue eating them without any negative effects, look up the nearest N.A.E.T. or A/SERT practitioner.  These techniques are the safest ones to desensitize you to allergies.  Learn more here:  This is not my website, i just googled A/SERT.   (Allergy/sensitivity elimination and reprograming technique) http://www.dcdoctor.com/dc/or/oregonwellnesscenter_com/p/r_servicesprovided.html#Allergy
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The problem with strep throat is not that it is a fever-inducing, terribly sore throat, that makes you feel awful; but rather that the infection can spread to your heart or kidneys and cause significant long term damage.\n\nIf you are running a fever greater than 100 F, you have swollen, tender lymph nodes under your jaw, and you see white spots (exudates) on the back of your throat, then go in and get an antibiotic to address the problem.  If you don't have at least two of these symptoms then it is unlikely to be strep throat.  \n\nIn that case:  Gargle with warm salt water.  Get your rest.  Drink plenty of fluids.  Use Ibuprofen or Tylenol for the discomfort.\n\nGood luck.
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Blood cells contain hemoglobin which carries oxygen. When blood breaks down, iron is released and causes a metallic taste in mouth. Bleeding can be from the gums, sinuses or nose. The taste can get especially bad when someone has post nasal drip and the dried blood sticks to the back of the throat. If bleeding gums are the cause there is often bad breath associated with the bad taste.\n\nAnother uncommon reason for a metallic taste in mouth is due to small electric currents in the mouth. When two types of metals are used in two different dental fillings a battery can be created. Some believe that it's due to the mercury leakage from dental silver/mercury fillings.\n\nMany oral or IV medications such as thyroid medicine, penicillin, and lithium can give a metallic taste in mouth. When someone is allergic to a specific food, the food can often be detected even in extremely small amounts. Food allergies, such as with sulfur dioxide, can also cause this. Some gastrointestinal disorders can be aggravated by food allergies and cause burping, dry mouth, thirst, rectal itching and a metal taste. High protein diets can cause benign dietary ketosis. This has also been associated with a metal taste.\n\nChemotherapy, radiation therapy, or cancer itself can cause a metallic taste in mouth. It has also been associated with B 12 deficiency, zinc deficiency, Bell's palsy, Strep throat and Sjogren's disease along with anything that causes dry mouth. \n\nhttp://www.atlantadentist.com/metallic_taste_in_mouth.html\n\nAND:\n\nA metallic taste in the mouth can be caused by infections of the mouth or teeth, skin conditions that affect the mucous membranes in the mouth such as lichen planus, or other problems, such as Crohn's disease.\n\nA metallic taste also may be caused by a substance present in the mouth. Medications that are chewed, rather than swallowed, may cause a temporary metallic taste at the back of the tongue. Other medications, such as Flagyl, tetracycline, penicillamine, Biaxin, ethambutol, biguanides, or allopurinol, can cause a metallic taste because they get into the mouth through salivary secretions or directly from the blood. \n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/not257897.asp
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Try eating a banana.  You need Potassium dear apple blossom.
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I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. It sounds like a poor diet or an allergy. I can help her but i need a few answers. Please contact me on gloriashealth@btinternet.com please give me your full e mail address i cannot contact you on yahoo answers.\n\nGloria(BSYA)
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babydoll- I did some more research for you on another topic, but one I know can be very helpful for health and well being. Here is a link,  www.holisticmed.com/detox.html\n\nSore throats range from a mere scratch to pain so severe that even swallowing saliva hurts. They can be caused by heavy cigarette smoking and infections of the throat, tonsils, or nasal passages from a virus, fungus, or bacteria such as streptococcus, the one that causes strep throat.\n\nIf an infection is the cause, your doctor may take a throat culture. If streptococcus or any other type of bacteria is the culprit, he or she will prescribe an antibiotic. Be sure you take all of the antibiotic.\n\nIf strep throat is left untreated, serious complications, including abscesses, kidney inflammation, or rheumatic heart disease, could arise. An antifungal medicine is used to treat a fungal infection.\n\nQuestions to Ask\nIs it very hard for you to breathe, are you unable to swallow your own saliva, or are you unable to say more than 3 or 4 words between breaths?\n  \nDo the tonsils or the back of the throat look bright red or have visible pus deposits?\n  \nDo you have any of the following problems with the sore throat?\n Fever\n Swollen, enlarged neck glands\n Headache\n General aching feeling\n EAR PAIN\n Bad breath\n Skin rash\n Loss of appetite\n Vomiting\n Abdominal pain\n Chest pain\n Dark urine\n  \nDoes someone else in the family have a strep throat or do you get strep throat often? \n   \nHas even a mild sore throat lasted more than 2 weeks?\n  \n\n\n\n\nSelf-Care Tips\n Gargle every few hours with a solution of 1/4 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1/2 cup of warm water.\n Drink plenty of warm beverages, such as tea with lemon (with or without honey) and soup.\n For strep throat, eat and drink cold foods and liquids such as frozen yogurt, popsicles, and ice water.\n Use a "cool-mist" vaporizer or humidifier in the room where you spend most of your time. If you get a sore throat often consider adding an electronic air filter and humidifier to your furnace system.\n Don't smoke.\n Avoid eating spicy foods.\n Suck on a piece of hard candy or medicated lozenge every so often. (Do not give to children under age 5.)\n Take an over-the-counter medicine for the pain and/or fever. {Note: See Pain relievers in Your Home Pharmacy.}\n Do not get in close contact with anyone you know has a sore throat.
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Actually I have a better idea. Use plain yogurt as a douche. It works! The itch goes away instantly. Yogurt has the same bacterial balance and ph as your natural conditions. Dip a finger into the container, then insert in your vagina. \n\nEating yogurt can help but it isn't as fast acting. I suggest you use asadopholis capsules, opened and poured into what ever you are mixing. It is tasteless so don't worry!\n\nI have Adult Onset Primary Immune Deficiency. The Boy in the Bubble Syndrom. I know all about compromised immune systems!
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Certain foods, like orange-juice, cause the body to produce a lot of mucus.  Asthma causes a restriction in the airways of the lung.  So when you eat a problem food, it makes it even harder to clear your airway.
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Yes- it definately sounds like an allergy.  Allergies don't necessarily show themselves as rashes.  I would definately not eat them again especially since it compromises your breathing.
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It depends, if it is really bad, it can be caused by an infection and you should see a doctor. But if it is just more intense, then it can be caused by the food you use to take. Anyway, that smell is not bad, it is a natural one.
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Sounds like an allergic reaction.  Do you get itchy too?  Around the throat area?  If so, be very careful.  You could be getting hives and the swelling is dangerous!  I'd call a doctor and tell him/her your symptoms.
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probably an anlarged apple due to infection - anti biotics will sort it but you would need to see your Doc to get these and he/she will do a proper diagnosis