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Mouth ulcer
My son who is 9 years old, frequently gets mouth ulcer. What can be the reason?
Please recommend treatment or medication.
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Vit b12 deficiency can be most probable cause or constipation.
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Consult superspecialist paediatric
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Please consult a child specialist physically for clinical examination.
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Bland diet helps
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Frequent mouth ulcers in children are called recurrent aphthous stomatitis, and in a 9-year-old the most common underlying cause is a nutritional deficiency â particularly Vitamin B12, iron, folic acid, or zinc. These deficiencies are very common in Indian children and can easily trigger repeated painful ulcers in the mouth. Other contributing factors include: minor trauma from hard or sharp foods, toothpastes containing sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) which irritate the mouth lining, stress or immunity-related issues, and occasionally gluten sensitivity. If the ulcers are very frequent (more than 3-4 times per month), an underlying immune or gastrointestinal issue should be ruled out.
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Get a blood test: CBC, B12, iron studies, folic acid, and zinc levels. Start a multivitamin with zinc and B-complex (like Supradyn Kid or Junior Horlicks with extra B12) daily for 2-3 months. Switch to an SLS-free toothpaste. For pain relief during ulcers, apply a small amount of Bongela gel or Kenacort oral paste on the ulcer 2-3 times a day. Avoid giving the child acidic fruits, spicy food, and hard chips during active ulcers. If the ulcers persist despite supplementation, see a Pediatrician. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Tab.b-complex +follic acid.
Cap.pantop dsr .
Avoid outside food and too spicy and oily.
Drink adequate water and include more fibre in diet and also fruits.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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