Other causes of an increase in salivation may
include oral pain (dental disorders), foreign objects, salivary gland disorders, stress, excitement, poisoning among other causes.
The consequences to our pets of leaving dental disease untreated can
include oral pain, infection, loss of teeth, potential infection to major body organs, and of course a markedly diminished quality of life.
Not exact matches
Some of the behavioral therapy techniques used to treat infants with
oral aversion may
include initiating pleasant stimuli to the face, use of
pain control medications and techniques, and starting feedings gently.
Our team works closely with members of many other programs and specialties at Boston Children's,
including bariatric surgery, dentistry, Down Syndrome Program, gastroenterology,
oral surgery, otolaryngology and communication,
pain treatment and psychiatry / psychology.
Prescriptions for inhaled or
oral corticosteroids (a class of steroid hormones used to treat a variety of conditions
including some skin diseases, certain allergic reactions, asthma, and joint
pain or inflammation, among other health concerns)
In a small study of terminally ill patients, infusions of vitamin C were given twice per week for a week, together with
oral vitamin C. Quality of life scales were completed both before and after treatment, and indicated that patients reported better overall physical, emotional and social functioning, as well as decreased disease symptomatology,
including fatigue, nausea / vomiting,
pain, sleep disturbance, and loss of appetite.
Double - blind and preliminary clinical trials have shown that
oral horse chestnut extracts reduce the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency,
including swelling and
pain.
Common complaints of individuals affected by gluten sensitivity
include diarrhea, abdominal
pain, bloating, weight loss, cramps, stomach
pain, rashes and
oral sores.
Other symptoms that may raise concern
include weight loss that is unintentional, dry eyes and mouth, abdominal
pain, headaches as well as a change of color inside the
oral cavity.
Pau d'Arco (Tabebuia avellanedae) known also as Ipe Roxo, Lapacho, or Taheebo is a tree native to South America, where it has been traditionally used for a very long time to treat a wide range of health problems,
including candida overgrowth or candidiasis (
including vaginal and
oral yeast infection), various types of cancer, infections, gastric ulcers, skin conditions,
pain, arthritis, fever, inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis), dysentery, skin ulcers, leukaemia, respiratory infections (cold, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, etc.), herpes simplex virus, bacterial infections
including cystitis, etc..
When dogs or cats ingest insoluble calcium oxalate - containing plants, clinical signs may be seen immediately and
include pawing at face (secondary to
oral pain), drooling, foaming, and vomiting.
** Prices shown do not
include additional charges for: extractions or
oral surgery, endodontic procedures, take - home
pain medication or antibiotics, preoperative blood test (required for patients over 5 years old)
Pain management treatments offered at All - Pets Hospital
include pain patches,
oral and injectable medications, and local anesthetic blocks.
Obvious signs of
oral pain may
include: «chattering» teeth while eating or grooming, drooling, crying out, and refusing to eat.
This procedure
includes: • An exam of the entire
oral cavity, throat, and tongue • An exam of each tooth for pocketing, gum recession, and signs of
pain • Dental X-rays to check for bone loss, abscesses, and other changes • An extensive cleaning above and below the gum line using an ultrasonic cleaner • Dental extractions if needed • Bonded sealants for some types of tooth fractures
Signs of advanced dental disease might also
include discharge from the nostrils or mouth, pawing at the mouth, lip licking, tongue thrusting,
oral pain, and excessive salivation.
All patients having
oral surgery receive pre - and post - op
pain medication to
include nerve blocks and systemic medication to ensure that they remain comfortable both during and after the procedure
These can
include oral medications, injections, constant infusions, nerve blocks, regional analgesia and sustained release
pain patches.
An
oral examination,
including a
pain score that may be associated with periodontal disease or trauma, should be part of every annual examination.
Some methods of controlling
pain may
include oral or injectable medication.
A physical exam by one of our veterinarians would allow us to plan the best treatment course for your pet that might
include oral or inject - able
pain medications and topical or systemic antibiotic therapy.
It is for these reasons that every cat should have at least an annual physical exam and
oral exam,
including a veterinarian listening to the heart for murmurs or abnormal rhythms, and palpating the abdomen for enlargements, areas of
pain or organ abnormalities.
Signs that you may observe
include redness, swelling, recession of the gums, tartar accumulation, bad breath, difficulties eating and decreased appetite as a result of
oral pain.
Our prices
include e-collars, and for dogs, a
pain injection for the first 24 - hours and
oral pain medication to go home.
Under the care and guidance of Dr. Thalheim, our Oncologist, he was treated with various therapies,
including palliative radiation, pamidronate (a drug that helps prevent bony breakdown and alleviates
pain associated with bone tumors), and
oral and injectable chemotherapies.
Furthermore, it's the largest veterinary teaching facility in the country, with hundreds of veterinarians and technicians on staff, working with students in various services
including dentistry and
oral surgery, integrative medicine (think acupuncture or physical therapy or
pain control), cardiology, oncology, neurology, even fertility and reproduction.
Veterinary treatment may be necessary,
including a thorough
oral exam under sedation,
pain medication, antibiotics, or even anti-vomiting medication.
The salient clinical signs of gingivostomatitis
include apparently extreme
oral pain; swollen, ulcerated, and bleeding gums; lack of appetite or — if an affected cat seems eager to eat — the inability to do so; consequent weight loss; excessive salivation; blood in the saliva; bad breath; and pawing at the mouth.
~ Our price
includes the surgery, anesthesia, a
pain injection, antibiotic injection, mandatory overnight hospitalization, a complimentary toenail trim, and 3 days of additional
oral pain medication to go home.
~ Our price
includes the surgery, anesthesia, a
pain injection, antibiotic injection, same day hospitalization, a complimentary toenail trim, and 3 days of additional
oral pain medication to go home.
Surgery
includes: - Preoperative exam - Anesthesia / Sedation -
Oral pain medication - Antibiotic Injection - Nail Trim