Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Sore Mouth At The Age Of 70?
My father 70 developed sore mouth 02 years ago and dosctorshave done biopsy by taking tissue, but nothing could be diagnosed. Later some dentist gave him laser treatment and but there had been no improvement. Ultimately, one doctor told him that there is no cure. He has never smoked or eatern tobacco in his life and due to these mouth ulcers he is not able to ear properly. Please inform what should we do?
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
welcome to hcm,
long standing mouth ulcers can become cancer. that is the reason your doctor has done a biopsy. it is good that it is normal
there are various other medical conditions which causes mouth ulcer also like in hiv, herpes simplex,, vitamin b12 diffeciency, iron deficiency
i advice him to have betadine mouth wash three to four times daily.and this will prevent other bacteria or virus to grow.
maintain oral hygine and aplying corticosteroids which reduces the pain and helps in healing of the ulcer.
treat the underlying cause
hope this explains
Dr.Amarnath
long standing mouth ulcers can become cancer. that is the reason your doctor has done a biopsy. it is good that it is normal
there are various other medical conditions which causes mouth ulcer also like in hiv, herpes simplex,, vitamin b12 diffeciency, iron deficiency
i advice him to have betadine mouth wash three to four times daily.and this will prevent other bacteria or virus to grow.
maintain oral hygine and aplying corticosteroids which reduces the pain and helps in healing of the ulcer.
treat the underlying cause
hope this explains
Dr.Amarnath
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....