What signs and symptoms are present in Noma disease?
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The earliest sign of this illness is gum irritation brought on by oral bacteria. Another name for this effectively curable stage is acute necrotizing gingivitis. If the inflammation is not addressed in a timely manner, the germs will quickly begin to destroy the surrounding tissue and bones, and the disease will usually be fatal. Furthermore, those who survive this illness must live with a facial abnormality for the rest of their lives.
According to a UN HRCAC report, survivors of Noma sickness, particularly youngsters, may experience difficulties in their lifetime with breathing, swallowing, speaking, seeing, and closing their mouths. In addition, these kids are shunned by society because of the way they differ from other kids. They must deal with discrimination all of their lives.
Treatment for this illness
The UN HRCAC research report states that if the condition is treated early on, the patient may be spared from both disease and face problems. Treatment can stop noma from starting altogether if it is started in the early stages.
The first stage can be treated with very basic measures including taking antibiotics, sometimes cleaning your teeth, and eating a healthy diet. However, surgery alone will not be able to remove the facial deformities if the noma has spread. The primary cause of this is the high cost and complexity of this kind of surgery.
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