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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent And Painful Mouth Ulcers
I think mouth ulcers give a hint before they actually start hurting , I am in that stage right now , anything I can do to prevent them from causing further damage , other wise they will hurt for at-least a week , before i take Bifilac and other medications to treat them .
I suffer from them on regular basis but not very frequently .. every 6 months on an average.
Please advice ,
Thank you
I suffer from them on regular basis but not very frequently .. every 6 months on an average.
Please advice ,
Thank you
Mon, 12 Jun 2017
Hello,
It looks like you are suffering from recurrent aphthous ulcers/recurrent canker sores. It can occur due to a number of conditions like nutritional deficiencies, hormonal fluctuations, acid reflux, stress, etc. At times it can occur without any underlying cause as the exact cause of aphthous ulcers is still unknown.
You should consult a dentist and get evaluated. He can start with a loading dose of steroid followed by tapering the same. Gargle with 1:1 solution of water and hydrogen peroxide can help. You can apply milk of magnesia 2 to 3 times a day on the ulcers. In case of pain, Lignocaine gel can be applied over ulcers for relief. OTC painkillers like Advil can be taken to relieve pain. Avoid hot, spicy and citrus foods as they can cause irritation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
It looks like you are suffering from recurrent aphthous ulcers/recurrent canker sores. It can occur due to a number of conditions like nutritional deficiencies, hormonal fluctuations, acid reflux, stress, etc. At times it can occur without any underlying cause as the exact cause of aphthous ulcers is still unknown.
You should consult a dentist and get evaluated. He can start with a loading dose of steroid followed by tapering the same. Gargle with 1:1 solution of water and hydrogen peroxide can help. You can apply milk of magnesia 2 to 3 times a day on the ulcers. In case of pain, Lignocaine gel can be applied over ulcers for relief. OTC painkillers like Advil can be taken to relieve pain. Avoid hot, spicy and citrus foods as they can cause irritation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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