Dear Patient,
Frequent mouth ulcers are very common and usually occur due to nutritional deficiencies stress hormonal changes acidity or minor trauma from teeth or brushing. In most cases they are not serious but they can be painful and recurrent if the root cause is not corrected.
Common causes
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Iron deficiency or low hemoglobin
Folic acid deficiency
Stress and lack of sleep
Acidity or gastric issues
Hormonal changes
Spicy or acidic foods
Local irritation from sharp tooth edges
What you should do
Maintain good oral hygiene and use a soft toothbrush
Avoid very spicy sour and fried foods during ulcers
Increase intake of fruits vegetables curd coconut water and fluids
Ensure adequate sleep and stress control
Medicines and supplements that help
Topical oral gel for pain relief such as choline salicylate lignocaine gel application 2 to 3 times daily
Vitamin B complex with zinc for 2 to 4 weeks
If acidity present antacid or pantoprazole before breakfast may help
Permanent control approach
Check blood tests CBC Vitamin B12 Iron profile and
Vitamin D if ulcers are frequent
Correcting deficiencies usually reduces recurrence significantly
consult me directly when u have
Ulcers lasting more than 2 weeks
Very large or extremely painful ulcers
Difficulty swallowing or fever
Weight loss or repeated recurrence despite treatment
Most patients improve once nutritional deficiencies and triggers are corrected.
For further guidance you may consult me anytime.