Someone I know has been told the sores in their mouth is from pemphigus is this true??

Question

cannot eat because of sores in the mouth, discolored tongue, bleeding during bathroom trips and pain in the lowerarea. They was hospitalized for a week but doctors are still not sure what to make of it but they are calling it Pemphigus. What should the next step be please help.

Answer 1

Pemphigus is an autoimmune disorder than attacks the base layer of epithelium. Different types of pemphigus attack different places. Unfortunately, the one that attacks the mouth is especially unpleasant because it is so dang painful.

Pemphigus is treated with steroids and immune suppressants. So if the doctors know it's pemphigus, they should've already offered treatment or planned a treatment regimen.

The dermatologist will do a tissue biopsy and run some blood tests. Pemphigus is very rare, so many doctors miss it. But once they suspect pemphigus, it can be pretty easy to diagnose. She may need to see a specialist, though, and doctors specialising in pemphigus diagnosis and treatment are a little bit hard to find.

Once your friend begins steroid therapy, be sure to avoid her if you are sick, discourage her from eating raw foods (like soft cheese, sushi and vegetables), and always mind your hygiene. The drugs your friend will be on will make her very susceptible to illness. Fortunately, patients are rarely kept on the drugs for too long, so the immune system will come back eventually.

Answer 2

There is an international Pemphigus association best to get in touch with them.

http://www.pemphigus.org/