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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Mouth Ulcers While On Prednisone And Keflex?
Question: I have been on prednisone for about a month for an asthma flare. I am type 1 diabetic. I'm on keflex for a sinus infection. I'm a current smoker. I woke up yesterday with a sore on my uvula a dark spot. It hurts my throat and sinuses to swallow what could this be?
Brief Answer:
mouth ulcers heal on their own
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam and thanks for the query,
There are many causes for sores in the oral cavity.
The common ones are drug reactions, viatmin B and folic acid deficiences, viral infections, trauma.
You can take a pain killer like tylenol or ibuprofen after checking your dose.
Most ulcers heal on their own without any treatment. You should maintain good oral hygiene by using chlorhexidene mouth wash. You can use gels containing lignocaine which helps to numb the pain. You can also use mouth washes containing benzydamine(analgesic).
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
mouth ulcers heal on their own
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam and thanks for the query,
There are many causes for sores in the oral cavity.
The common ones are drug reactions, viatmin B and folic acid deficiences, viral infections, trauma.
You can take a pain killer like tylenol or ibuprofen after checking your dose.
Most ulcers heal on their own without any treatment. You should maintain good oral hygiene by using chlorhexidene mouth wash. You can use gels containing lignocaine which helps to numb the pain. You can also use mouth washes containing benzydamine(analgesic).
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
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Dr. Prasad
Is it possible it is thrush?
Brief Answer:
is your diabetes well controlled ?
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
When did you last get your sugars tested ?
If it so happens that your diabetes is uncontrolled then along with steroid intake, it makes for a bad combination.
Uncontrolled diabetes with steroid can predispose you to fungal infection of nose and sinuses.
I would suggest you pay a visit to your doctor to rule it out and also get your sugars tested immediately.
It could be thrush also.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
is your diabetes well controlled ?
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
When did you last get your sugars tested ?
If it so happens that your diabetes is uncontrolled then along with steroid intake, it makes for a bad combination.
Uncontrolled diabetes with steroid can predispose you to fungal infection of nose and sinuses.
I would suggest you pay a visit to your doctor to rule it out and also get your sugars tested immediately.
It could be thrush also.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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