Suffering From Mouth Ulcer. What Should I Do To Get Cured?

Posted on Wed, 31 Oct 2012

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Question : Hey Doc!,.. am struggling with mouth ulcer, i have taken on gel to apply but it has not reduced wt to do :(

Answered by Dr. Naveen (2 hours later)

Hi

Thanks for posting the query

Oral ulcer also called as aphthous ulcer or stress ulcer is a type of mouth ulcer that presents as a painful open sore inside the oral cavity. Stress, spices, alcohol intake, smoking, certain medications, acidity, etc can cause this type of ulcers.

Do not worry, it can be easily treated.

Drink plenty of water; avoid smoking/alcohol/coffee/tea/spicy food. Also, avoid very hot/cold drinks for few days.

Oral vitamin B12, topical (local application) corticosteroids and pain relievers (such as diclofenac or ibuprofen) remain the mainstays of treatment.

Hope I have answered the query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar