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What Causes Recurrent Mouth Ulcers?

Hi I have had continuous mouth ulcers/canker sores for the last 5/6 years after having my gallbladder removals. Could there be a connection or is it just a coincidence. They can be quite large and often take at least 1/2 weeks but by then I get a new one.

Fran
Fri, 16 Feb 2018
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Hi

Thanks for the query.

You are suffering from RECURRENT APTHOUS ULCER which is causing you the eruption of canker sores in mouth.
It can be caused due to a number of reasons like Stress, Nutritional Deficiency [Iron, Vitamin B12 and Folic acid] , hormonal changes, acid reflux, tongue trauma due to some sharp teeth or tongue biting habit, excessive intake of sour and citrus foods, side effects of medication etc..
You need to consult an Oral Physician or a general dentist in this regard to get evaluated and treated.

For apthous ulcer you can do warm saline gargles
Gargles with 1:1 solution of Benadryl and milk of magnesia can help.
Apply numbing gel over the sore for relief from pain especially during eating.
Take a multivitamin tablet for a period of 15 days..
Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods.

Hope this helps.

Regards
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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What Causes Recurrent Mouth Ulcers?

Hi Thanks for the query. You are suffering from RECURRENT APTHOUS ULCER which is causing you the eruption of canker sores in mouth. It can be caused due to a number of reasons like Stress, Nutritional Deficiency [Iron, Vitamin B12 and Folic acid] , hormonal changes, acid reflux, tongue trauma due to some sharp teeth or tongue biting habit, excessive intake of sour and citrus foods, side effects of medication etc.. You need to consult an Oral Physician or a general dentist in this regard to get evaluated and treated. For apthous ulcer you can do warm saline gargles Gargles with 1:1 solution of Benadryl and milk of magnesia can help. Apply numbing gel over the sore for relief from pain especially during eating. Take a multivitamin tablet for a period of 15 days.. Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods. Hope this helps. Regards Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist