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Oral Ulcers

Description

Ulcers are sores that heal slowly and keep returning even if they have healed completely. Similarly, oral ulcers are sores that develop on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Oral ulcers can occur due to an underlying disease or may occur solitarily. The mechanism of oral ulceration is unclear. The most commonly affected sites in the oral cavity are tongue, lips, inner side of cheeks, and floor of the mouth.

Causes

Mouth ulcers can be caused by the following:

  • Accidental biting of the cheek
  • Injury from a toothbrush (such as slipping while brushing)
  • Constant rubbing against misaligned or sharp teeth
  • Constant rubbing against dentures or braces
  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Burns from eating hot food
  • Irritation from strong antiseptics, such as a mouthwash.
  • Stress
  • Hormonal changes
  • Food allergies
  • Deficiencies in vitamin B12, iron and folic acid.
  • Viral, bacterial or fungal infection
  • Radiation
  • Excess consumption of tea or coffee
  • Drinking alcohol

 

Risk factors

Chances of oral ulcers are high if:

  • Person who are immune-deficient, like who are suffering from HIV, tuberculosis, mononucleosis.
  • People who are Diabetic.
  • Persons with decreased saliva production may become prone to mouth membrane damage due to friction.
  • Person who are receiving any form of radio or chemo therapy.
Symptoms

When suffering from an oral ulcer, a person experiences:

  • Difficulty in eating.
  • Tenderness at the site of the ulcer
  • Eating less leads to over-all weakness.
  • Swollen skin around the area affected
  • Sensitivity to hot, salty and spicy foods
  • Limited mouth opening

 

Diagnosis

Identifying mouth ulcers include:

  1. Examination of the mouth (to check for any infections) and the bite of the teeth
  2. A complete medical history to identify any disease or medicine that could be causing the symptoms.

 

Management

There are a variety of treatments for mouth ulcers, ranging from over-the-counter treatments to home remedies:

  • Avoid spicy foods
  • Maintain proper dental hygiene
  • Apply an ice cube to the ulcer for temporary relief
  • Rinse mouth with salt water
  • Over-the-counter oral pain relievers and gels
  • Drink plenty of water 
PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
  1. Minimize stress: take time off to relax, eat right and get plenty of sleep.
  2. Take care of your mouth: Be careful when eating dry, crunchy foods. Any sharp, hard edges in your mouth can cause cuts that lead to mouth ulcers. Also, excessive dryness of the mouth can lead to mouth ulcers.
  3. Avoid triggering foods: For some people, triggering foods like nuts, spices, or food and drinks high in acidic content can lead to sores.
When to consult a doctor?

  • You should consult a doctor if your ulcers do not heal within 3 weeks, if the ulcers start bleeding, if the number of ulcers starts multiplying rapidly, if the ulcers are associated with high fever and diarrhea, if new ulcers appear before the old ones heal, and if there is a general feeling of discomfort and malaise.
     

 

Available Medicine for Oral Ulcers

Bonjela Gel (10gm) 8.7%/0.01%

Rs.42.74

Reckitt

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