Causes and Cures for Mouth Ulcers
January 23, 2010
Mouth ulcers are round, clearly defined or oval sores that can occur in the mouth region. Minor ulcers are the most common type of ulcers which account for 80% of all mouth ulcers. They are tiny and generally heal by themselves.They may also not result in any scarring. Major ulcers generally have a raised border and are deeper than normal ulcers. This type of ulcer will heal slowly and can also lead to scarring.
There are several causes for mouth ulcers namely incorrect diet, hormonal imbalances, anemia, constipation and other digestive problems, genetic factors, alcoholic infection and irritation by chemicals or toxic substances present in the body.
As far as the symptoms of mouth ulcer are concerned you can know it by its appearance. A mouth ulcer can be oval or round in shape and in grey, white or yellowish colors. It can also be inflamed around the edges. Most mouth ulcers usually occur on the inside of cheeks, lips, bottom of the tongue etc.
Treatments include prescription of antibiotics or steroids in severe cases. Medicines should be taken only under medical supervision. Local anaesthetic, such as lidocaine may be prescribed by doctors for severe oral ulcers. Choline salicylate may also be prescribed to relieve pain and swelling related to mouth ulcers.
There are several home remedies or natural cures to get relief from mouth ulcers. You can use the crushed leaves of plum and use the solution to gargle your mouth. This can cure the pain associated with mouth ulcers. This is one of the most effective home remedies for mouth ulcers.
You can also gargle with water of adulsa to bring about relief from the mouth ulcer pains. You can make a paste of catechu and leaves of the guava tree and consume it after chewing for some time. This is a very good natural remedy for mouth ulcer.
One of the simplest cures for mouth ulcer is to use cold and hot water for gargling purpose alternately. You can also chew some tulsi leaves and take some water. By repeating this process a few times you can be free from the problem of mouth ulcer.
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