What Causes Mouth Ulcers After Eating Junk Food?

Posted on Wed, 24 May 2017

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Question : I develop mouth ulcers as soon as i go for junk food. This has been happening for more than 5 years now. I drink around 5 to 6 litres of water everyday to avoid this, but still when i eat junk food, i always develop mouth ulcers. Have been to many doctors and tried many medicines. What should be done?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggested few measures .

Detailed Answer:
Hello .
Thanks for consulting Healthcaremagic .
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query.

I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as recurring apthous (mouth) ulcers is concerned see generally apthous ulcers are due to benign cause like Stress , Nutritional deficiency , Anxiety , Improper sleep, Improper Diet (Junk food) ,Hormonal influcences.

Based on details provided I shall suggest you few measures that might help you and heal ulcer :
- Maintain proper oral hygiene .
- Avoid hot and spicy food and frizzy drinks .
- Apply ointment containing lignocaine and choline salicylate on ulcer 3 to 4 times a day .
- You can take medicine containing Vitamin B with folic acid . You can also take medicne like Tablet Metronidazole and Capsule Lycopene once daily for additional help for one Month by consulting with local doctor.
- For pain you can take Analgesic like Tylenol or Ibugesic plus .
-Take fibre rich diet that will help you more in reducing ulcers .
-Dont take stress .
-Take proper sleep for 8 hours daily .

Hope i have answered your query.
If you have further query i will be happy to help.

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