{"id":5438,"date":"2019-04-11T12:48:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=5438"},"modified":"2021-06-02T12:56:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T12:56:43","slug":"14-natural-remedies-to-get-rid-of-herpangina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/14-natural-remedies-to-get-rid-of-herpangina\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Herpangina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Characterized by the small blisters it causes to develop along the roof of the mouth and into the back of the throat, herpangina is a nasty infection of the mouth that most frequently affects children<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is very similar to a disease known as the hand-foot-mouth disease, with both illnesses being caused by enteroviruses. Oral blisters are typical of both conditions, however, it is the location of the blisters that are different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the highly contagious nature of the disease, home and natural remedies to get rid of and treat herpangina is a great way of minimizing the risk of infecting others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, herpangina is usually very easy to treat and the blisters will run their course fairly quickly. Here are a couple of pf home remedies for treating the symptoms of herpangina. Some over the counter medicines are suggested as well, for the simple reason that they can really bolster the effects of the natural remedies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  \tIce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One way of alleviating the pain caused by the blisters <\/a>is to use an application of ice. This is a really common and effective way of treating the pain related to the blisters. Ice can be applied directly to the ulcers for up to 20 minutes at a time, several times throughout the day. Not only will the pain be lessened, but the swelling may be eased as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ice can be a choking hazard for younger children and infants, so close monitoring is encouraged to make sure that no chunks of ice slip backward. Eating cold foods like popsicles and ice cream could provide relief as well, but the application of ice is the best idea for some reason, eating the thing that you’re using to treat nasty ulcers and blisters don’t sit very well with a lot of people. It just sounds a bit nasty when you think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2.  \tIbuprofen and alternatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hardly a natural remedy, it is worth considering the use of ibuprofen <\/a>anyway, given its anti-inflammatory properties and painkilling potential. It doesn’t pass as a natural remedy though and so if that’s what you’re looking for, natural alternatives might be a better place to start. It is not widely known, but the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric are quite astounding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consumed as part of a dish, turmeric has fantastic anti-swelling capabilities, whilst a lot of bodybuilders and athletes use turmeric inside capsules for the same reason. The potency of the property is exaggerated when the spice is consumed in isolation and most amazingly, the combination of turmeric with black pepper actually increases the anti-inflammatory process by around 300%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s pretty amazing to find that spices and foods can do just as good a job as modern medicine, it just goes to show that progress and technology can\u2019t always outdo the natural world and centuries of tradition. Aside from anything else, turmeric and black pepper go together so nicely on white meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. \u00a0 Paracetamol and alternatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another over the counter medicine moonlighting in this natural remedy list, paracetamol <\/a>is famed the world over for its remarkable pain-fighting qualities and relatively low cost to produce and buy. This may be true, and it may be worth taking if the pain caused by the herpangina blisters becomes too much to handle, however, what are the alternatives? For children, one of the best painkillers is the good old art of distraction. Kids power through the pain barrier far more effectively than any old adult ever could. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve seen the way they bounce up after grazing their knee, or how they rise from the floor like a reanimated zombie after being catapulted through the air from a rope swing. Distracting them from the blisters inside their mouth and throat could work a treat. Television, games, coloring, sports. There\u2019s plenty of options available without resorting to that over the counter option. Giving them the occasional candy has its painkilling properties too, who would\u2019ve thought it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4.  \tLozenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ease the pain of the blisters and soothe the soreness of a redraw throat, lozenges <\/a>could be just what the doctor ordered. You don’t have to go out and buy a packet of throat sweets from the doctor, or even seek advice from a pharmacist; you can go ahead and make your own dissolvable lozenges with just a few key ingredients and a little bit of patience. This is intended for older kids suffering from herpangina, as they’re less likely to swallow the lozenges and choke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using orange juice and a half slice of fresh orange peel, make a tray of ice cubes with orange juice and actual orange chunks sitting in the sections of the tray. Once frozen, this homemade lozenge can sit on the tongue, gently soothing the mouth and ulcers as it oozes and melts. A more traditional variation can be made using lemon and honey, whilst adults can get in on the fun by making a batch containing a little whiskey. Turn that hot toddy on its head with the creation of an ice-cold lozenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5.  \tFluids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s so obvious that it’s almost worth excluding from the list, but so effective is hydration <\/a>for treating ailments that it just has to make the cut. With our bodies being made up mostly of water, it’s not surprising that we start to wain and become susceptible to illness when we become dehydrated. Keeping your system irrigated and lubricated is like keeping a car well oiled, you’re far less likely to run into trouble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you hit the proverbial bump in the road though, you need to get fluids on board as quickly and as consistently as you can. When it comes to choice, not much beats good old fashioned water, but perhaps a carbonated or sugary beverage could give you the kick up the rear that you need to get better. Fizzy drinks will certainly help the kids get excited about keeping hydrated, just don’t let them overdo it on the acidity as this could irritate the blisters. Fluids wise, water is king.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6.   Saltwater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone from Elvis to the voice behind Elmo has used salt water from time to time to help with a throat ailment. Usually, with a view to helping the voice make a return, it’s a tradition that has survived the decades for singers looking to lubricate their vocal cords and keep everything in tune. Gargling with salt water<\/a> is the name of the game and whilst there are plenty of other more pleasant solutions, this natural antibiotic-like action will help sufferers of herpangina out in a big way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herpangina aside, many dentists advise patients suffering from mouth ulcers to gargle with salt water, to help the ulcers remain uninfected and on the road to recovery. If it’s good enough advice for dentists, and it was good enough for Elvis, it has to be a good enough natural remedy for herpangina. If your kids don’t know who Elvis was or are too old for Elmo, tell them that Ariana Grande and Bruno Mars gargle with saltwater like it’s going out of fashion. Who knows? Maybe they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7.  \tBlending food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re not feeling your best, and your mouth is all full of ulcers or blisters<\/a>, eating food can seem like a chore that can be given a wide berth. Unfortunately for those sore mouths though, being poorly is precisely when the nutrition and vitamins we take from our food are needed most, to speed up the recovery process. The thing is, it hurts to eat when you’ve got foodstuffs poking around in your mouth and flicking blisters left, right and center. It\u2019s just not nice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter stage left, the humble food blender. You don\u2019t need the latest model endorsed by a WWE legend to make this natural remedy work. Even the cheapest food blender or processor will suffice. Trick the kids into thinking they\u2019re eating something cool like kryptonite or slime, and watch them pour the blended broth of broccoli and kale right down their throat. Show them an old episode or two of Popeye if you must, and if that, combined with your blended masterpiece doesn\u2019t get them eating their vital greens, then you\u2019ll have to trick them in some other way. Get thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8.  \tAvoid hot drinks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one is a bit of a no brainer and goes hand in hand with a few of the sections above. Not so much a natural remedy as an advisory note, avoiding hot drinks like the plague will help people with herpangina <\/a>enjoy their days more. A hot coffee, tea or cup of cocoa may seem like a good idea on paper, but the mouth really doesn\u2019t need that right now. The heat works in the opposite way that the ice and the cold does, not necessarily worsening the problem, but certainly worsening the pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re going to give someone with herpangina something to eat or drink, make sure it’s something cold like ice cream or a nice cold shake, they\u2019ll thank you for it and the numbing sensation will help ease the pain of the ulcers and blisters in the mouth. If this list of natural remedies and little tips for herpangina isn\u2019t enough to soothe the patient, whether it\u2019s you or your kids, it might be time to consider mixing up the treatment with some readily available gels and painkillers, available either over the counter or via your medical professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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