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Hi what is typiCal Aphthous ulcer and how to treat it...does it heal automatically kr how much time it takes

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Aphthous ulcers are commonly occurring mouth ulcers. It heals on its own also but takes minimum 7-14 days and causes difficulties in eating, sometimes speaking and swallowing depending upon the area o ...  Read More

My wife is having aphthous ulcer and it's very painful. She is not able to talk n eat food. Do you have any medicine to cure this problem permanently?

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Treatment of aphthous ulcer depends upon causes of it..usually it is self-healing and will heal within 2 weeks ..apply "orabase" gel over ulcer ..it will give her some relief. .visit to a dentist for ...  Read More

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This problem of mine started from last 3-4yrs. I am getting recurrent aphthous ulcer every now and then. This appears spontaneous and resolve after a week or two. Like previously i used to get once in 5months approx, but now it has increased in its frequency..i get it once in every 2months or so. Currently am having a ulcer in my upper gingival are

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Pls take SM fibro capsule 1 B.d. for 1 month after meals and then tell me the results you get ...  Read More

I am very sensitive to oral nsaids. Even if I take one pill of ibuprofen along with ranitidine, still on the same day itself I get burning stomach pains from gastritis. Now my question is whether I can use choline salicylate + lignocaine gel for my recurrent aphthous ulcers or not. Even choline salicylate is a type of nsaid. And I am worried if it

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I have aphthous ulcers.Every two months inside mouth and it occurs 3 to 4 at the same time and it is painful

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Take cobadex capsules once daily for 30 days,apply dologel or dentogel ointment,see a dentist in person for aphthous ulcers,you may be needing some more medicines that can be prescribed only after a t ...  Read More

Hi. I had aphthous ulcers on my lower and upper lip (right side) in a series. It got cured by its own just after applying like warm desi ghee by 7th day. I again got the same on the lower lip (left side) after a week of time from the day the previous ulcers got cured. Pls let me know how frequently could I get these ulcers repeatedly? Also, any ot

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Hi. If u have still have ulcers, please share good quality pictures for better guidance. Consult online for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I m too much stressed and it led to aphthous ulcers in mouth and was prescribed kenocort and becosules even after using it for a month there is no improvement I have multiple ulcers on tongue and buccal mucosa which is not healing and present since six months and because of pain and burning it's difficult to eat food. What has to be done now

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Amlenox oral paste and Dologel CT, each to be applied 3-4 times/day, In clean mouth use finger/fresh ear bud for applying the gel, keep applied on gum area for 3 mins, not to swallow the saliva, rinse ...  Read More

I am having a ulcer like thing on my inner lip...is it aphthous ulcer or cold sore... It bleeds when I wake up in the morning, there are Lil bit of clots...it was painful , not now ..looks ugly...i am attaching a pic..what is the diagnosis please help so that I can apply medicine...i am at a remote rural place... can't have access to doctor...is it

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Coub be Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I really very disappointed ..facing apthous ulcer why m not getting permanent solution of this problem i took consultation 10 times offline or online

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See pathos ulcer is recurrent in nature many times. It may be due to nutritional def8like b12 iron etc. So first we have to rule out the cause . And yes don't get disappointed with proper management ...  Read More

How much time to remove leukoplakia and ulcer patch... I take NUTRUM TAB daily last one month... Ulcer problem 50% solved bt white part not remove in mouth.

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Hello sir! Oral Leukoplakia are white patches that form on your tongue. It cannot be scraped off. Smoking is the most common cause. Others include injury to the inside of your cheeks, rough uneven tee ...  Read More

I get recurrent mouth ulcers from past 1 month . I heal in 3-4 days . Another come after 2-3 days . Not very large in size . Also have gastric issues .

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My mom is on Sunitinib after GIST surgery. Now painful mouth ulcer developed. Lidocaine,xytee used but no results seen. Please give advice.

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Needs to be seen physically how severe it is. Get a CBC also done if blood counts are also low. Oral ulcers are common side effect of sunitinib. If it’s mild we usually doesn’t change the dose. If it’ ...  Read More

I have a condition of hiatus hernia. Though everything is fit and fine. but sometimes i gets upset stomach. I have lost almost 6 kg weight in last 8 months without any reason. My hairs are getting thin. I am having ulcers in my mouth and today when i was brushing my teeth during gargling there was blood. I have noticed blood initially too but that

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Hiatus hernia has nothing to do with your above condition, yes it can cause reflux symptoms but not pain abdomen, oral ulcers or your recent history of significant unintentional weight loss. Consult a ...  Read More

Hi I am using flunil for almost 3 years, will it cause any stomach issues like ulcers? Can you tell me what could be the chances of flunil to cause ulcer?

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There are very rare chances of this medication to cause ulcer per se. ...  Read More

Can gastritis or ulcer cause diabetes? When acid production is excess, does it cause diabetes? I am overly hungry. My sugar levels have increased. Is this because of gastritis or diabetes. Sugar levels: Fasting: 163 PP: 224 Hba1c: 6.6

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No, it won't. Because of diabetes ...  Read More

I'm suffering from frequent skin ulcers which are causing Hugh pain surrounding the ulcers. The ulcers are in Red color, the photo is attached. I had these ulcers on my face, hand and head causing heavy pain. Previously it used to release red liquid type thing. Attached the picture

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Consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

I have been taking augmentin 625 since 4 days to treat my tonsil infection. I got ulcers in my mouth 2 days back. One on my tongue side and other on my cheek area. Kindly suggest me the ways to get rid of ulcers. Also, does AUGMENTIN-625 cause ulcers?

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Add one darolac capsule twice daily for a few days. Apply zytee L for local relief ...  Read More

Sir I had faced recurrent Ulcer on my tongue and lips. Size in large and heal with in 15to 30 days. Iam use dolo gel, kenokart, salt water, banking powder and milk of magnesia. But I feel problem is inside.

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Needs evaluation for recurrence ...  Read More

I had mouth ulcer right side cheek little bit big And I feel swollen lymph in right same side and i think so that and throat side no pain And no pain in lymph nodes also Can mouth ulcer cause swollen lymph nodes??

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Hello sir please apply warmsaline gargle then apply a ointment residen M fort three time in a day for 15 days thank you ...  Read More

Pain stomach Ulcer problem please give me treatment and cause of ulcer problems hole day night pain stomach

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Please consult with proper history for apt management. ...  Read More

Suggest great for an aphthous mouth ulcer that takes ages to heal? There is no pain, but appearance contains a whitish end point. Thanks

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Hey.. Don't worry. Homeopathy has an excellent medicines for it. But Needs your complete case details and investigation reports for proper evaluation and management. ...  Read More

Hello. I'm 22F. Since the last 1 1/2 months, I've been suffering from recurrent mouth ulcers. There are still 4 ulcers is my mouth. There is pain under my jaw on the right side and i can feel my lymph node is slightly enlarged. I've taken B complex medicine but no relief. I've also been applying mouth gel but it hasn't done much for me. My CBC repo

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Take tab predmet 4 mg once daily for three days Apply orosep gel Consult online available nw ...  Read More

Wisdom tooth is emerging in lower left side, and is a bit painful since past few months, right now from few weeks there's a ulcer right above where the tooth's coming causing lots of problem and coming between teeth while speaking or eating

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Hi. Tooth eruption is a slight painful process. You can take any regular painkiller (not for long durations) and also apply local numbing gel on both the gums as well as on the ulcer. If very painful, ...  Read More

Suffering from Recurring mouth ulcers since 2010. Diagnosed H Pylori gastritis and Functional Bowel Disease in 2015 at CMC Vellore. Though after taking all medication my Recurring Aphthous ulcers problem still going on. Only few Pre Pro biotics help to heal quickly and prevent to come quickly. That's all.

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My father had a major aphthous ulcer which started healing within 2 weeks, now the area is reddish and the feeling in that area is that which we get after drinking soda/carbonated beverages. Shared before and after pictures of the ulcer. Should Rexadine- M gel be continued or will the reddish tinge and the feeling which we get in the mouth after dr

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Can use rexidin m forte for few more days until fully resolved. ...  Read More

Aphthous Ulcer from 2 days. Severe pain during taking food. Pain localised. Treatment please.???hhhju

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Aphthous ulcer is a very common kind of intraoral ulcer which can develop due to multiple reason starting from severe psychological stress to gastric disorder and poor oral hygiene. Generally it will ...  Read More

How long do major aphthous ulcers last? It has been 8 days. Applying dologel-ct oinment and taking multivitamins. Still not healing. Please suggest. It's big in size. Burning sensation on taking spicy food, or while brushing. How long will it take to heal?

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Please, consult on practo! We are here to help you! Also, I will help you please read following & don't self medicate : For healing of the minor apthus ulcer it takes7-10 days and for major it t ...  Read More

Can ulcer cause pain in left abdominal. and if ushma food consume cause ulcer? i was consume ayurvedic medicene bakuchi can cause ulcer and left abdominal pain.

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Ulcer in left colon is less likely common causes like renal stones. Etc. ...  Read More

I have mouth ulcer almost 25 days in a month. I visited to gastro and dentist but still I have problem. My fecal calprotectin and CPR report are completely normal. I take balanced meal and do not smoke or drink alcohal or caffeinated drinks.

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What are the Symptom of mouth cancer and can a ulcer be the reason of mouth cancer and how much time mouth cancer takes to become cancer

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Any chronic non healing ulcer should be evaluated clinically.followed by other investigation. ...  Read More

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