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Mouth Ulcer
An ulcer is a lesion where skin or mucous membrane show breakage with loss of surface tissue. Mouth ulcers are the ulcers that develop in the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. Mouth ulcers are also known as aphthous ulcers or canker sores. These ulcers are common, and everybody tends to experience these at least once or twice. Homeopathic medicine for mouth ulcers helps reduce the pain and irritation in the ulcers, and also help treat them effectively.
Causes Of Mouth Ulcers
No specific cause is known to cause mouth ulcers. But there are some factors mentioned below that are linked with the development of mouth ulcers:
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Trauma to the oral cavity from rubbing on sharp tooth edges, dentures, braces, accidental biting of cheek/tongue, taking very hot food/drinks.
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Deficiency of vitamin B12, iron, or zinc.
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Excessive intake of highly spiced food, citrus fruits, coffee, and chocolates.
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Gastrointestinal diseases like Crohn’s disease, IBS.
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Certain medications like NSAID’s.
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Bacterial, viral or fungal infections.
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Aphthous stomatitis.
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Malignancy and HIV infection.
Symptoms Of Mouth Ulcers
Mouth ulcers present as sores in the oral cavity (on the tongue, inside cheeks, inside the lips, on gums or soft palate). Mouth ulcers present as round white, yellow or grey colored ulcers and may be surrounded with red colored border. The margin of an ulcer may be clearly defined or irregular. Pain and burning sensation may be present in mouth ulcers. The person may have difficulty in talking and eating due to the pain.
Homeopathic Treatment Of Mouth Ulcers
Homeopathic mode of treatment is highly effective for both acute and chronic mouth ulcers. Homeopathic medicines help soothe the pain, burning sensation, inflammation in mouth ulcers as well as healing of mouth ulcers. Homeopathic medicines also work best in eradicating the tendency of recurrent mouth ulcers.