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Mouth ulcer
I have been having a mouth ulcer since last 6 days...it paining...I also try many home remedies but it remains same...so I need an expert advice
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Apply hexigel or dologel on the affected area 5-6 times a day. Avoid hot and spicy food. Have lots of curd and other cooling food. Add a bcomplex tablet like supradyn once daily for a few weeks
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Hi sir ..
Your inical picture seems to be apthous ulcer
Ulcer is break in the continuity of oral epithelium..
There are so many reason fr oral ulcer...
**Stress and anxiety
**Vit B12 deficiency
**Iron deficiency anemia
**Gastric disturbance(GEDR, gastric ulcer)
**viral infections
**Irritation from sharp objects
**Genetic factors
Apply Dologel for pain relief...
If ulcer is due to vitamin deficiency then multi vitamin tablets supplement should be given
Next Steps
Kindly visit nearby dentist to rule out cause and for furthur management
Health Tips
Drink plenty of water..
Avlid hot and spicy foods
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Dr. M.Sridhar Reddy
Endodontist
18 yrs exp
Nellore
Mouth ulcers have various reasons. Most common cause is stress. Usually it gets relieved in a week. If it's hurting too much can go in for a short dose of oral steroid. If not mostly it's self limiting.
If it doesn't heal by itself, visit a dentist.
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