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Canker sore
Hi doc, i got a canker sore in my lower lip and its hurting so bad i have tried applying ointments but nothing seems working. Ointment makes it numb for sometime but itgets the same after 5 10 minutes.
I have started taking becosule capsule from yesterday night hoping it to get better.
Kindly auggest somwthing for the pain cause i am not able to eat anything as it is getting bigger
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Hi, canker sores are harmless and they heal in a couple of weeks.do not worry. It usually develops when you bite your cheek/tongue/ lip while eating or due to hard tooth brushing or due to vitamin deficiency
Next Steps
Apply rexidine-M gel 2/3 times a day on the affected area. Avoid hot and spicy food for a few days. Do warm water salt gargles 2/3 times a day. Continue with your b complex tablets. It should heal by a week or two. If problem persists, consult a nearby dentist or opt for a video consultation. Avoid citrus containing foods for a week.
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Firstly, Hope your doing safe. Kindly register yourself for covid vaccine if you have not yet registered.
Coming to your question, Aphthous ulser can stay upto 10 days..some times eve. For upto 2 weeks. You can apply Dologel 5-6 times in a day. You have to dry the area and apply on the ulcer. Also do salt water gargling 2-3 times daily
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