Licorice that has the active ingredient of glycyrrhiza can have serious side effects. Another type of licorice, called DGL or deglycyrrhizinated licorice, doesn't seem to have the same side effects and is sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers, canker sores, and reflux (GERD).
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) can be associated with systemic or autoimmune diseases. Vasculitides (leucocytoclastic, periarteritis nodosa, micropolyangeitis, Wegener's granulomatosis), relapsing polychondritis, and Sweet's syndrome are the most commonly reported.
Autoimmune diseases refer to problems with the immune system, which usually fight off viruses, bacteria and infection. The problem causes your immune cells to attack your body by mistake. These diseases can affect almost any part of the body. In most cases, your doctor will prescribe medications to reduce redness, pain, and swelling.