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What Causes The Frequent Recurrence Of Mouth Ulcers?
Hello doctor, I am from Ethiopia. I have been suffering from a mouth ulcer since 5 or 6 years and it come about two times in a month. I have checked it in different clinics and doctors has been telling me that it comes with stress. Recently I have been having the same problem but I m not busy nor not that stressed. Of Course I have to think about stuffs and can t help it. My life is actually busy n that s how I m living but not different from other people. I haf a gastric problem before and I thought that was a reason to get this mouth ulcer. However, my gastric problem is fine now while the mouth ulcer gets worse. The pain is extremely high and brings headache which can t be relieved by a painkiller nowadays. When I was in London, I used to use Bonjela which helped me to relieve the pain temporarily. Here in Ethiopia, I couldn t find that but I was using a Listerine mouth wash which is also difficult to get here. This the whole thing I want to mention and I want a help to get rid of this problem.
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Mouth ulcers can be due to various etiology include the stress levels, gastric problems, vitamin deficiency and many others. These are conditions which are usually recurrent.
I would advice you certain precautions which can be of help to you .
* Reduce stress levels and avoid spicy food.
* Multivitamin tablets after consultation with your doctor.
* Mucogel / dentogel can be used on the ulcer two to three times till it reduces. If pain is not controlled , paracetamol can be taken.
* Do betadine mouth wash usage for a few days,as listerine though a good mouth wash it causes a slight burning taste .
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards .Any query is always welcome.
Read your query.
Mouth ulcers can be due to various etiology include the stress levels, gastric problems, vitamin deficiency and many others. These are conditions which are usually recurrent.
I would advice you certain precautions which can be of help to you .
* Reduce stress levels and avoid spicy food.
* Multivitamin tablets after consultation with your doctor.
* Mucogel / dentogel can be used on the ulcer two to three times till it reduces. If pain is not controlled , paracetamol can be taken.
* Do betadine mouth wash usage for a few days,as listerine though a good mouth wash it causes a slight burning taste .
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards .Any query is always welcome.
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Hi
There are various reasons of mouth ulcers like:-
- vitamin deficiency
- gastric upset
- stress
- hormonal imbalance
- faulty prosthesis or restoration
- traumatic bite
You need to consult dentist & get proper examination done.
Meanwhile you may use some anaesthetic gel to that area.Also include multivitamin in your diet.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
There are various reasons of mouth ulcers like:-
- vitamin deficiency
- gastric upset
- stress
- hormonal imbalance
- faulty prosthesis or restoration
- traumatic bite
You need to consult dentist & get proper examination done.
Meanwhile you may use some anaesthetic gel to that area.Also include multivitamin in your diet.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query.
The recurrent ulcers could be a recurrent aphthous stomatitis or erossive lichen planus or recurrent herpes infection.
Consult a good oral physician to rule out these things.
You can take topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide (0.1%) 4-5 times daily for 1 week. You have to reduce the stress, you can do meditation. For the pain you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The recurrent ulcers could be a recurrent aphthous stomatitis or erossive lichen planus or recurrent herpes infection.
Consult a good oral physician to rule out these things.
You can take topical steroids like triamcinolone acetonide (0.1%) 4-5 times daily for 1 week. You have to reduce the stress, you can do meditation. For the pain you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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