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Suggest Treatment For Mouth Ulcers

Posted on Fri, 4 Nov 2016

Question: What can I do to relieve mouth ulcers?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, mouth ulcers are very often caused by acid reflux.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, mouth ulcers are very often caused by acid reflux. I will advise the following---
Take a good B complex preparation with zinc, an omeprazole preparation 20 mgs a day. Apply Boro glycerol and a lidocaine containing cream locally in the mouth. A mild steroid mouth cream will also help. You can revert back with further queries. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (22 minutes later)

I haven't noticed acid reflux symptoms. What would be other causes.

I haven't noticed acid reflux symptoms. What could be other causes and relief possibilities?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, symptoms can be 'water brash'

Detailed Answer:
Hi, symptoms can be 'water brash' ---a feeling of water in mouth, a little cough after eating, and burning behind chest bone. Sometimes however you can have mouth ulcers without GERD. It can be due to stress, constipation, or an upset stomach. Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D