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What Causes Recurrent Mouth Ulcers?
Question: Respected sir, I am XXXX ,29 yrs suffering from frequent mouth ulcer.Its getting spread to tounge also.what may be the problem.Could you please suggest some medicines for the same.Also please suggest how to get a permenant solution
Brief Answer:
Need some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to answer your query.
Since you are facing recurrent mouth ulcers I would be glad to know some information to help you better-
How often do you have mouth ulcers?
When do they become more?Do you suspect any stressors like food such as chocolate, coffee, peanuts, almonds, strawberries, cheese, tomatoes and wheat flour?
Do you have stress factors?Are you anxious?May I know the nature of your job?
Does it involve night work/shifts?
Do you smoke?Do you have any dental problems?Have you got braces on your teeth?
Any history of recent infection, medication history(analgesics)?
Are your bowels regular?
I were also to do labs(complete blood report, serum ferritin) to rule out anemia.
Kindly upload the test reports if you have got any investigations at your end.
Feel free to share the information to help you better.
Await your reply soon.
Need some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to answer your query.
Since you are facing recurrent mouth ulcers I would be glad to know some information to help you better-
How often do you have mouth ulcers?
When do they become more?Do you suspect any stressors like food such as chocolate, coffee, peanuts, almonds, strawberries, cheese, tomatoes and wheat flour?
Do you have stress factors?Are you anxious?May I know the nature of your job?
Does it involve night work/shifts?
Do you smoke?Do you have any dental problems?Have you got braces on your teeth?
Any history of recent infection, medication history(analgesics)?
Are your bowels regular?
I were also to do labs(complete blood report, serum ferritin) to rule out anemia.
Kindly upload the test reports if you have got any investigations at your end.
Feel free to share the information to help you better.
Await your reply soon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am working as a Branch manager in bank.I have never felt any stress ,strain or anxiety in my official career.About my habits i have never smoked and occassionaly drink beer, only beer.And about my problem it wont often come, but when i take noodles or spicy foods it appears.Its just my thought.I want to know the excact underlying reason.At present i am having mouth ulcer and that too appeared after having noodles.I dont have any braces in my teeth or any other infections.Please help me to get rid of this painful problem.Please suggest me the treatment and some medicines to get it cured.Waiting for your valuable advice
Brief Answer:
Healthy mouth ulcer.Nothing to panic.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for sharing the information.
Vitamin deficiency is one of the most common causes for mouth ulcers.This is more likely in your case too.Certain foods in my opinion are precipitating factors.Avoid the same as far as possible.
Ulcers heal within 1 week to 10 days.Ulcers of concern only when they are very frequent or if they are long standing, taking much time to heal.
Dentacain is a local anesthetic gel which relieves ulcer pain and thus hastens healing.Incase you do not get adequate relief I were to suggest Mucopain(Benzocaine gel) which I prescribe for most of my patients.Apply(either of them) 4-5 times a day for 4-5 days.Complete the B-complex course suggested by your doctor.Other medications would not be required.
I would suggest a few tips-
1.Eat a healthy balanced diet rich in vitamins.Increase the servings of fruits and vegetables for your meal.
2.Maintain good oral hygiene.Brush atleast twice a day.
3.Drink 4-5 liters of water/day.
This looks like a healthy mouth ulcer to me.Do no panic.Get well soon.
Please feel free to reach any further queries you may have.
Healthy mouth ulcer.Nothing to panic.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for sharing the information.
Vitamin deficiency is one of the most common causes for mouth ulcers.This is more likely in your case too.Certain foods in my opinion are precipitating factors.Avoid the same as far as possible.
Ulcers heal within 1 week to 10 days.Ulcers of concern only when they are very frequent or if they are long standing, taking much time to heal.
Dentacain is a local anesthetic gel which relieves ulcer pain and thus hastens healing.Incase you do not get adequate relief I were to suggest Mucopain(Benzocaine gel) which I prescribe for most of my patients.Apply(either of them) 4-5 times a day for 4-5 days.Complete the B-complex course suggested by your doctor.Other medications would not be required.
I would suggest a few tips-
1.Eat a healthy balanced diet rich in vitamins.Increase the servings of fruits and vegetables for your meal.
2.Maintain good oral hygiene.Brush atleast twice a day.
3.Drink 4-5 liters of water/day.
This looks like a healthy mouth ulcer to me.Do no panic.Get well soon.
Please feel free to reach any further queries you may have.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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