A question about whether an individual has or had mouth or lip sores or ulcers
Symptoms of Mouth Ulcers
The following features are indicative of Mouth Ulcers:
burning
itching
stinging
weight loss
It is possible that Mouth Ulcers shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Mouth Ulcers
The following are the most common causes of Mouth Ulcers:
stress
food allergies
lack of vitamins
lack of minerals
hormonal changes
Risk Factors for Mouth Ulcers
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Mouth Ulcers:
family history
environment factors
Prevention of Mouth Ulcers
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Mouth Ulcers. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
maintain good oral hygiene
vitamin B12 supplementation
sufficient nutrient intake
Occurrence of Mouth Ulcers
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Mouth Ulcers cases seen each year worldwide:
Not common between 50K - 500K cases
Common Age Group
Mouth Ulcers most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-35 years
Common Gender
Mouth Ulcers can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Mouth Ulcers
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Mouth Ulcers:
Blood tests: To determine deficiencies of iron
Doctor for Diagnosis of Mouth Ulcers
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Mouth Ulcers:
Dermatologist
Oral medicine physicians
Complications of Mouth Ulcers if untreated
It is not know if Mouth Ulcers causes complications if left untreated.
Procedures for Treatment of Mouth Ulcers
The following procedures are used to treat Mouth Ulcers:
Low-Level Laser Therapy: Give relief from pain
Self-care for Mouth Ulcers
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Mouth Ulcers:
Clean mouth thoroughly: Use salt water or baking soda to rinse mouth
Avoid spicy food: Avoid acidic or spicy foods to decrease the risk
Brush the teeth gently
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Mouth Ulcers
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Mouth Ulcers:
Consumption of nutritional supplements: Eating some specific nutrients such as folate, vitamin B-6, vitamin B12 or zinc
Mouth rinses: Mouth rinse containing dexamethasone reduces pain and inflammation
Time for Treatment of Mouth Ulcers
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Mouth Ulcers to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
