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Hi I Get Ulcers Regularly As Result Of Biting Insides

Posted on Wed, 27 May 2020

Question: Hi I get ulcers regularly as result of biting insides of my mouth as a stress relief for anxiety. I had one develop Saturday and is worst I’ve had. Continuing to get worse. Last 2 days I’ve felt extremely lethargic, my stomach is churning like that feeling of being hungry - though I am still eating as normal, watering mouth occasionally as if I am going to throw up, hot flushes on occasion. It’s extremely painful it’s as if my tooth pushing against it is making it constantly ache. I’m wondering if this could be related like it’s infected possibly? Or if it’s something completely unrelated? Anything I can to do relieve the pain? It’s really effecting me, it’s a constant pain.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hi Jordynobrian,

What you describe sounds like herpes, have you tried aciclovir? Further, it would be helpful if you uploaded a few photos of the skin changes.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (57 minutes later)

I apologise the photos arent great its in a awkward spot to try to get a photo of.
i havent been in contact with anyone apart work colleauges and clients as i have been isolating due to my clients being extremely vulnerable to covid-19

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Try some antiviral

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Sorry for the delayed reply. For me it sounds like herpes and you should try some antiviral cream for it, e.g. aciclovir.

Hope this helps.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng