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Getting moth ulcers frequently
Getting mouth ulcers frequently and after using Tess ointment and Beplex it will be alright but not sure why I am getting it frequently at least twice or once in a month.
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Might be vitamin b12 deficiency
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Recurrent mouth ulcers (1–2 episodes per month) are most commonly due to recurrent aphthous stomatitis, but the underlying cause should be evaluated rather than treating each episode alone.
It would be helpful to know:
• Are the ulcers single or multiple? How long do they take to heal?
• Any fever, weight loss, recurrent genital ulcers, eye symptoms, or joint pains?
• Any history of gastrointestinal symptoms (chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain), tobacco use, or recent medications?
Next Steps
Recommended evaluation:
• CBC with peripheral smear
• Serum ferritin/iron profile
• Vitamin B12 and folate levels
• Consider zinc level if episodes are frequent or deficiencies are suspected.
Health Tips
Continue topical ulcer treatment (e.g., Tess ointment/Beplex) during episodes, maintain good oral hygiene, avoid spicy/acidic foods, and address any nutritional deficiencies if detected.
If ulcers are large, persist for more than 2 weeks, recur very frequently, or are associated with systemic symptoms, an evaluation by a physician or oral medicine specialist is recommended to rule out conditions such as Behçet disease, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, or other systemic disorders.
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Frequent mouth ulcers are commonly caused by
nutritional deficiencies (vitamin B12, iron, folate), stress,
sensitivities to toothpaste ingredients like SLS.
Underlying serious Conditions like Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or autoimmune disorders.
Medications like anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or beta-blockers.
accidentally biting your cheek,
There can be many reasons for reccurent mouth ulcers. Consult a gastroenterologist in person for further evaluation and management
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If you’re having mouth ulcer every month even after taking vit b supplements and tess ointment. It may be Recurrent aphthous stomatitis. There are chance but i need to know more about the nature of ulcers
And you should also check the level of vit b12
Next Steps
Get checked vit b12 and then consult a doctor
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Any history of gut problems?deficiencies of vit b .do a cbc and vit b12 and folic acid assay.reduce stress and avoid getting constipation
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Recurrent mouth ulcers can be due to chronic constipation, dyspepsia, deficiency of vit b12, foliate and or iron, lose tooth, habit of frequent chewing gum, tobacco, etc, so many causes.
Please share detailed history of your problem, get vit b12, iron, foliate, levels, tested and share results.
Then I can help you further to heal.
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Mouth ulcer frequently there are many causes
If you are a vegetarian diet consumer first we think due to vitamin B deficiency just take Vitamin B supplements with vitamin C
If not resolved need evaluation initially with CBC, CRP, Electrolyte and KFT, also other relevant investigation if any simultaneous medical illness like Asthma pump inhaler or thyroid patient
If all are ruling out need complete investigation to find any chronic illness which initial presentation might be ulcer
Kindly don't take it lightly
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Do serum vit. B12 ,Complete blood count
And feel free to consult to get an advice regarding the management
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