Suggest remedy for cankor sores in mouth
Patient: Hi Doc,I hope this works. I have a question about my mom. She is in her mid 50 so she's in menopause. She's had this problem before when she was younger but hardly this frequent and it last for days too. She has those cankor sores in her mouth ie lips, gums, even underneath or side of her tongue. I know for certain they are not cold sores, she does not have herpes. She claims that she gets them whenever she eats fried foods, but I still feel that there may be more to it. The good thing is that it goes away, but it takes days to weeks and it really worries me because it can be so painful that she finds it difficult to eat or talk. I want to know whether there are other underlying problems indicated from her constant cankor sores. About 2 years ago, she had H.pylori infection in her stomach which is now taken care of, she doesn't take other medications except antihypertensive meds. She did an endoscopy about 8 months ago and she's healthy. Do you know anyone or of any similar situation as my mom for having frequent cankor sores for reasons other than "bad food habits" because I am find it out of ordinary to be getting them because of the occasional fried foods. She eats relatively healthy and she tries to stay away from fried foods so it's not a frequent diet. Please let me know. Thank you!! Doctor: Hi..Can understand your concern..As per your complain Canker sores also known as Apthous ulcers occurs due to a number of reasons although the exact reason for its occurrence is unknon still..Although a few factors a considered as causative agents for canker sores, which are:-Acidic, sour and spicy food..-Nutritional deficiencies like Vitamin B12,cfolic acid and iron.-H.Pylori infection.-Allergic reactions.-Hormonal changes like during mensuration and menopause.-Stress.-Poor Oral Hygiene.-Immunocompromised conditions like HIV, uncontrolled Diabetes.-Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for cancer.-Denture wearing.-Allergy to certain toothpastes etc.Although oily food has not been found to cause canker sores but it taken very hot and with spices can be a factor..H.Pylori infection which causes peptic ulcers in stomach has been found to cause canker sores and as your mouth has been exposed to it you should get a checkup done to find out that whether it is still becoming active at times and causing canker sores.She can takes nutritional suppliments like a multivitamin tablet daily for a month to fulfil for any nutritional requirements by the body..Avoid hot and spicy and sour foods..Maintain a good oral hygiene..Use alcohol free mouthwashes..Do warm salt water rinses on daily basis once a day.In case if any underlying disease is ruled out you should get it treated and it can be helpful in reducing the frequency of canker sores..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.