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Mouth ulcers
Have had mouth ulcers for a couple of yrs now. Local medication hasn't helped or reduced the same. Kindly advise
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Firstly want to know are you having any other medication for other ailment
Secondly ulcers can be of various reasons. Check if you have any sharp pointed tooth around as it can cause chronic irritation
Next Steps
visit dentist for thorough oral check up
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Mouth ulcers from years!u should nt neglect this..self medication doesn't works.visit a dentist as soon as possible
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Hi sir...
Mouth ulcers medically termed as CANKER SORES.
Exact causes of mouth ulcers are not known....
However some factors which contributes to ulcers are
**stress and anxiety
**vitamin deficiency (vitamin B12) and iron deficiency
** GIT disturbance(chron"s disease)
** use of medications like Beta blockers,pain killers
**viral infection(Herpetiform ulceration)
** Genetic factors
**Citrus food and other high acidic food
Prevention:
** Avoid spicy food which trigger the symptoms
**Keeping the mouth clean with daily brushing and flossing
**changing medications which cause ulcer
Next Steps
It is mandatory to visit dentist if the ulcer persits more than 2 weeks
Health Tips
Avoid self medication and visit dentist as early as possible to rule out the cause and for treatment.
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Stress or anxiety
medications including beta-blockers and pain killers
citrus fruits and other foods high in acidity or spice
genetic factors
Some people may develop ulcers as a result of a different medical condition or a nutritional deficiency.
TREATMENT:
1.Cap. Beca-sules (or any other multi vitamin containing ,iron+zinc+lysine+b2)
2.Any analgesic & antiseptic gel (topical application on the ulcers)3-4 times a day (eg; QUADRAHEX gel./kenacort gel).
3.Oral-b mouthwash (twice a day)â¦.non alcoholic
4.Change of tooth paste (less amount of sodium laurl sulfate)
Himalaya Neem & Pomegranate Toothpaste.
Sensodyne ProName Dr. Collins Natural Toothpaste.
5.Prednisone 20 mg (120 mg max dose) 1d (15-30 days) as needed
6.tab.Acyclovir.(daily 2 for 5 days)
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Dr. Nilesh Patil
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Pune
Hi...You need to visit a dentist since its been a year. Avoid self medication.
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