Mouth ulcers
We all have mouth ulcers occasionally. The medical term for them is aphthous ulcers. They are round, painful sores inside the mouth, which interfere with eating and toothbrushing because of the pain. The centre of the sore is white or greyish. Usually, eating spicy or salty foods is especially painful.
An unlucky 12% of the population suffer from mouth ulcers repeatedly. Usually the problem starts in childhood or adolescence, and seems to get better in the 40s. Typically, the ulcers come in crops of one to five at a time. The mouth is remarkably good at healing, so the ulcers last for only a week or two. Then a few weeks later it may happen again.
Causes of mouth ulcers
Most mouth ulcer sufferers note that ulcers are more likely when they are feeling stressed or run-down – these were the top two causes reported to www.mouthulcers.org.
Although the cause of most mouth ulcers is unknown, accidental damage is a common reason. For example, biting the tongue or cheek lining by mistake, eating foods that are too hot, a sharp broken tooth, or wearing badly-fitting dentures can all produce a mouth ulcer.
In 1 in 3 sufferers, it seems to run in the family because of an inherited tendency. A few people who constantly get mouth ulcers are anaemic or short of iron, folate or vitamin B12. Zinc deficiency, food hypersensitivity and general psychological stress have all been blamed for mouth ulcers, but specialists now think these are unlikely to be responsible. A few women find that mouth ulcers are more likely before their periods, so hormones might perhaps have an influence. Annoyingly, some people develop mouth ulcers after stopping smoking.
Repeated mouth ulcers can be part of several medical conditions (such as coeliac disease).and skin conditions. Though these disorders are unusual, you should see your doctor if you have mouth ulcers often.
Biphosphonate tablets (a bone-strengthening medication) can burn the inside of the mouth if you allow them to dissolve in the mouth rather than swallowing them whole with plenty of water.
Very rarely, a mouth ulcer can be cancerous. A cancerous ulcer does not heal, and is more common in older people, especially long-term smokers and drinkers. So you should see your doctor if you have an ulcer that does not heal within 3 weeks. If your ulcer is painless, do not ignore it because cancerous ulcers may be pain-free.
What to do about mouth ulcers
Unfortunately, there no reliable way of preventing ordinary mouth ulcers.
- You could try chlorhexidine gluconate mouth rinse, which you can buy in the UK from a pharmacy without a prescription. Use it twice daily. There is some evidence that this may reduce the frequency and severity of recurrent mouth ulcers, but long-term use can stain the teeth.
- Look for a toothpaste that does not contain sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS). One study showed that switching to a SLS-free toothpaste more than halved the likelihood of recurring mouth ulcers, but another study found no difference (Oral Disorders 1999;5:39-43).
There are various ways of relieving the pain, while waiting for the ulcer to heal itself.
- Avoid spicy, salty or sour foods until the ulcer has healed.
- Dissolve a tablet of soluble (dispersible) paracetamol in water, and swirl it round your mouth before swallowing it.
- Before eating, rinse your mouth with iced water. This may dull the pain, so that eating is more comfortable.
- Buy a mouth ulcer liquid rinse or gel from a pharmacy. These contain an anaesthetic. Many people find the rinse easier to use than a gel, especially if they have several ulcers at the same time, and the rinse forms a protective barrier over the ulcer as well as relieving pain..
- Some people find that warm (not hot) camomile tea is helpful. Swirl it round the mouth before drinking it.
What your dentist can do
Dentists are experts on all types of mouth problems, so your dentist will be able to give you general advice about mouth ulcers. Another reason to see your dentist is that trauma from a sharp tooth, a brace or ill-fitting dentures are common causes of mouth ulcers.
What your doctor can do
Your doctor can prescribe a corticosteroid paste. This is the best treatment for getting rid of ordinary mouth ulcers (aphthous ulcers), but of course it does not prevent them from occurring again. Apply it as soon as you suspect that an ulcer is forming. Dry the area with a tissue first, so that the paste sticks on.
Although ordinary aphthous ulcers are the most likely, there are other possibilities. Mouth ulcers can be part of several medical and skin conditions, so tell your doctor if you have any other symptoms, or if you have blisters or sores on any other part of your body. Your family physician may wish to check a blood sample for levels of iron, folate and vitamin B12. Of course, anyone with a mouth ulcer that does not go away in 3 weeks should see their doctor, because a persistent ulcer that refuses to heal could be cancerous.
For people who have frequent mouth ulcers, a recent study suggests that vitamin B12 tablets taken under the tongue (sublingually) may help, even in people whose blood level of vitamin B12 is normal. In the study, 74% of the people given the B12 became ulcer-free, compared with 32% given a dummy tablet. The treatment had to be given for at least 5 months to be effective. (Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine 2009;22:9–16)
Written by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Edited by: Dr Margaret Stearn
Last updated:
Friday, February 26th 2010
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Posted by Emily on 19/03/2010 at 12:50:01 pm
i've got a mouth ulcer now and this is my first one. it's really painful and stings, does anyone have a cure for it???
Posted by Anonymous on 18/03/2010 at 12:57:50 pm
i have mouth ulcers all the time, i currently have 5, one of them being on the back of my throat, and the others around the cheek area, i've tried all sorts of creams and gels. orabase is really good, but i dont recommend it for the ulcers around the front of the mouth. i'm stuck with ulcers for the rest of my life as i have coeliac disease, and uclers are one of the symptoms of this disease. lucky me!
Posted by Optional on 15/03/2010 at 06:29:16 am
gentian violet is good for ulcers, it dries them out and stops them hurting whilst they heal.
Posted by Optional on 13/03/2010 at 11:11:30 am
I get approx 5-6 mouth ulcers every couple of weeks, by the time they heal abiut a week or 2 later ill get another 5 or 6.i cant eat or talk when i get them.Ive found a gel called Anbesol..its only about 2pound and can be purchased from boots! Its great! Bonjela is pointless and doesn't reeli work!only relieves pain for a few minutes!
Posted by Optional on 13/03/2010 at 06:35:43 am
CHEERS MATE :)
Posted by robert on 04/03/2010 at 01:49:55 am
went to the dentist and they notice a ucler on my toungue i was told to come back to day for a check but i had a look at my tongue lat night it is on both sides now waiting to see what the dentist says should i make a appointment with my doctor as well
Posted by Optional on 01/03/2010 at 09:26:59 am
heyy im 21 and i got the ulcers last Thursday i got only two to four and now there are over 44 ulcers in my mouth on my tongue my cheeks on the inside the top of my mouth and i havefour HUGEEE ones on my lips! :( and the hurt like hell. it even hurts if i breathe :( and i cant eat anything!!! all i eat is water and soft bread and even that hurts :(
Posted by assu on 28/02/2010 at 11:54:43 pm
Article is helpful.
Posted by margi on 28/02/2010 at 09:25:34 pm
I've suffered from recurrent mouth ulcers since I was a child. When I was in my twenties a doctor suggested i take up smoking (!!@*&??!) I did in fact take up smoking when in my thirties (...) and YES the ulcers did improve!!! I've never been able to find out why this is so. Now in my fifties I have tried numerous times to quit smoking. Each time the ulcers come back full force - the pain is so bad I start to smoke again! I'm giving it another go...had my last cigarette a week ago (Monday) By the Friday the ulcers had started up - Am currently in great pain (eating, drinking, talking etc. etc.)Off to the doc for painkillers tomorrow...I REALLY don't want to start smoking again - It's hard enough to cope with the psychological aspects of giving up without the xtra pain! Have tried every remedy/seen every specialist, but no-one seems to have any sort of answer to this problem.
Posted by Georgia on 26/02/2010 at 11:46:00 am
i get mouth ulcers all the time and they kill i try to get rid off them but they dont move and i haved tryed everything!!! HELP!!!!
Posted by fresa on 17/02/2010 at 04:37:37 pm
how the BEEP is this soppose to help. i should sue you! it didn't help one bit!!!!!!!!!! SUCKERS!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Susan on 11/02/2010 at 11:09:00 am
Mouth Ulcers / Aaphthous Ulcers are lesions caused in the mucous membrane of the mouth and lips. They could be located anywhere inside the mouth, under the tongue or at the base of the gums. They can be very painful and can make eating and talking difficult. They develop due to various reasons, like trauma, infection, drugs, deficiencies or any medical condition. Research in natural therapies has paved the way for effective treatment of this condition. They provide relief from the acute pain and swelling caused due to ulceration of the oral mucosa.* They also speed up the healing process, thereby preventing any secondary infection.* Supplemented by vitamins and minerals they address the nutritional deficiencies that are a common cause of aphthous ulcers.* Customers report a marked reduction in relapses of ulcers after taking natural therapies. Similar protocols are provided by Biogetica.
Posted by Jon on 10/02/2010 at 09:54:00 pm
Test yourself for coeliac disease (Gluten intolerance). I suffered with recurring mouth ulcers for years and as soon as I went 'gluten free' the problem went away. Following a gluten free diet can be tough but anything is better then multiple ulcers on tongue and throat.. If you do have ulcers avoid toothpaste with SLS, try Weleda. Hope it helps someone!
Posted by neil on 08/02/2010 at 08:30:00 pm
get them 10 tomes a munth
Posted by zara khan on 08/02/2010 at 08:11:00 am
i have mouth ulcers 4 to 5 ulcers occur at a time and very pain full...they occur after every week....i have aaplied zytee gel as advised by my doctor and took many medicines...but it is of no use...am sufferring frm mouth ulcers since last 3 yrs....i have difficulty to eat and talk...i want 2 get rid of these ulcers
Posted by Anonymous on 08/02/2010 at 01:35:00 am
I have 1 ulcer it is driving me crazy i uesed to bite but i don't now and i start to have pain in my mouth in the night help me please!!!
Posted by mouth ulcer on 05/02/2010 at 03:51:00 pm
i hav this huge one and i need pain killers to help me get threw the day
Posted by keith ruddy on 30/01/2010 at 01:45:00 pm
i have quit smoking but every time i stop i get loads of mouth ulcers, maybe up to 14 or 18 in one go, i have tryed everything from vit B12 to mouthwashes and pastes and even all kinds of vitimins, i have even had a bio taking of my toungue with no help. i have just quit 4 days ago and now i have 8 ulcers already, if i start smoking again they will go away, please give me some advice, i have started and stopped smoking for yrs now, i was of cigs for 5 yrs once and suffered for the whole 5 yrs
Posted by Nips on 25/01/2010 at 08:35:00 pm
I've been getting mouth ulcers for the past 5 years. Sometimes i get about5-6 at the same time. The ones on the tounge are aweful, they are so painful. Due to this i keep gettin a white layer on he toung that tastes BAD. Sometimes they are so painful, they bring tears to the eyes. Thry have made me loose weight, cant talk well, cant concentrate. I've lost the desire to eat my favourite dishes because of ulcers. I hate these ulcers! someone help me...
Posted by Chicken butt on 24/01/2010 at 08:49:00 pm
I think you need more information of how to take care of it at home, like maybe what can heal it quick and easy. Your welcome.
Posted by Damon on 24/01/2010 at 09:32:00 am
Hello there. I have been plagued by mouth ulcers for many years, although I have significantly reduced the occurances over the last few years. I recommend having a read of http://www.cankersoresolutions.com which details many steps to prevent and cure mouth ulcers. It defintely helped me.
Posted by Mylo on 21/01/2010 at 02:14:00 am
I've had them for years, not as bad recently. I gave up cigs a couple of years ago and they got severe!! I gave up again at the start of the new year (3 weeks) and guess what I have 12 huge ulcers!! Definitely a cause. I also have common cold symptoms!!
Posted by Genea on 17/01/2010 at 11:03:00 am
I Have A Brace But The Thing Is That The Ulcers Are not Where The Brace Is ......I Am 11 Yrs Old And At The Moment I Have 3 ..... I Cant Eat And Cant Sleep Because Of The Pain . I Am Going To Follow The Advise And See Wat Happens
Posted by Lici on 16/01/2010 at 04:40:00 pm
NEVER EVER EVER PUT SALT IN COLD WATER, IT TASTES HORRIBLE BUT IT HELPED A BIT!!!!!!!!!!! TRY IT PLEASE!
Posted by erin roehl on 16/01/2010 at 04:49:00 am
i have ulcers in my mouth for months. they are not getting any bigger or smaller. i still have them. sometimes i get a coating on my tongue that i have to scrape off. what could this be? please help. i have been to many drs.
Posted by caroline on 12/01/2010 at 03:21:00 pm
hi i keep getting mouth ulcers i have 1 now where i have got to teeth i got ear ache sore throat down right side of face i do have vit b12 injections every 3 months. i have just got over illness . im cncernedwhy i get these mouth ulcers all the time my skin also seems to be vey dry and i seem to be getting head aches alot also .
Posted by Anonymous on 09/01/2010 at 01:09:00 pm
Wow it feels great knowing there's a whole bunch of people who are same as me. I constantly have ulcers, my lips are always swollen to the point where people constantly ask "Why are your lips so fat". Currently I probably have about 10 and most are concentrated on the same place, some are even on my tongue. Sometimes the embarassment if my lips makes me fake sick to stay home :/.
Posted by seb on 08/01/2010 at 08:36:00 pm
don't use bonjela use absenol works a charm put it on half an hour before eating or the food will wash it off
Posted by SEB on 08/01/2010 at 08:23:00 pm
NOTHING WORKS FOR ME I REMEMBER ONCE I HAD THREE ALL IN DIFFERENT PLACES AT THE SAME TIME, I HAD TO STOP EATING IT BECAME SO PAINFUL. HOW DO I KNOW IF IT'S GOING AWAY
Posted by Anonymous on 08/01/2010 at 03:59:00 pm
I have 36 ulcers at the moment. Was a stressful time. It Started 5 days ago, and every few hours i feel sick and then there is more and more ulcers everytime.... Was at the doctor, got medicine and vit b 12 injection; but still realy sore!!
Posted by kaitlyn on 04/01/2010 at 08:12:00 pm
i have like 4 ulcers and the worst thing is there like all in differnt parts of my mouth so no matter where i chew my food it always really hurts
Posted by Anonymous on 04/01/2010 at 11:44:00 am
I have them all the time 2, but it has decreased a whole lot since using mouth wash every monring and night, this is best thing to help prevent, i generally get one once a yr now, but it will hang around for couple of mnths still once it has come.
Posted by lololoa on 03/01/2010 at 10:20:00 am
this option about toothpaste does it have a feeling in ur mouth like is it mnt to hurt or is it pain free ???
Posted by Anonymous on 22/12/2009 at 09:31:00 pm
I have had a mouth ulcer for 3 days now ... and it is really sore ... i can manage to brush my teeth but in lots of pain ... it is right at the bottom of my mouth right on the string .. it has a white centre and is rather big .. does this mean it is going away ? ... and what can i do to get rid of it ??
Posted by sam on 19/12/2009 at 02:45:00 pm
At the bottom right side of my mouth I have a ulcer its big and has white inside it I have had it since thursday and it stops me brushing and eating it really hurts when will it go? x
Posted by D1LL0N on 18/12/2009 at 11:17:00 pm
have you tryed salt Robynn, but drink ice water so it doesnt hurt when you apply it. i have one around my bottom gum lining behind my teeth.its painful
Posted by Robynn on 17/12/2009 at 10:20:00 am
Right now, i have about 19 or 20 ulcers and i have not eaten in 3 days and im constantly heaving, but not throwing up. The pain is horrible and i dont know what to do, but i dare put slat on them and bonjela isn't doing anything. I had to have today of school because it's that bad. what can i do :/ ? Robyn'ox.
Posted by Dan on 15/12/2009 at 02:02:00 am
God, the thing is i don't get them in my mouth but on my throat. the pain is incredible. it hurts to breath,turn,swallow, and talk. please help. i seem to get these ulcer's when i can't get enough sleep.
Posted by Daxa nilesh vekaria on 14/12/2009 at 06:59:00 pm
I keep
Posted by nel on 06/12/2009 at 12:53:00 pm
i continuosly get giant ulcers in my mouth from 1-5 at a time up to bigger than 5cent peices, the pai lasting 2 to 3weeks it is to much, i cant talk or eat much when i get them this bad and it is at least every month, i need a better reccomendation then "salt"
Posted by Joshua on 05/12/2009 at 03:17:00 am
Ive got mouth ulcers right now and they really hurt
Posted by David on 01/12/2009 at 10:48:00 pm
I keep getting mouth ulcers when I eat Chocolate or when I eat something with a lot of solt in like (Pringles) Can anyone help me or does anyone know why i get then from those things Thank you
Posted by Ivan on 29/11/2009 at 08:58:00 pm
Having the Recurring Ulcers all the time and it is so painful that i culd not eat or drink
Posted by Emu on 29/11/2009 at 06:25:00 pm
I keep getting ulcers the first time i got one was a week before i turned 11 i saw a docter he told me i had oral thrush the next time i got the same medicine the next time i went to casulty i got told i had a mouth alcer he gave me something else and this time i was givin the same medicin as last time i have finished my course and they still have not gone and they realy hurt
Posted by 123456789 on 25/11/2009 at 07:15:00 pm
Hmm, this advice was alright.. didn't help me Whatsoever i know this stuff already so i didn't help too much but,.. Thanks for taking the time to put it down..
Posted by Anonymous on 18/11/2009 at 06:32:00 am
I recently moved to Korea from Ireland for a year and have a mouth ulcer for the last three months. It doesnt hurt but is not going away. Ive been to doctors in Ireland and dentists in Korea they all say its fine. Its really annoying me , should I just prick it myself
Posted by Leo on 16/11/2009 at 07:39:00 pm
Thank you for this i always get ulcers every week. When i get rid of one a day later another one comes.
Posted by Anonymous on 16/11/2009 at 02:53:00 pm
stomach wash is the best advice, I used to get mouth ulcers offen' I was advised to take stomach wash and it does work , jst try and do consult your doc once.
Posted by Anonymous on 10/11/2009 at 08:41:00 am
i always gets ulcers like a massive clump at the end of my tongue and the more i knock them the more that grows :( i am getting them now and i've just had my tongue peirced, what can i buy to kill the ulcers that wont effect my tongue pericing D:
Posted by shaharyar on 08/11/2009 at 12:38:00 pm
when ever i eat vegetables i stay good and fit but whenever i start eating meat and spicy foods then this mouth ulcer thing happens i dont know why ....
Posted by Anonymous on 03/11/2009 at 04:33:00 pm
I'm always getting ulcers, especially if I haven't been Eating healthily or have eaten too much orange juice. I found a super strength gel in lloyds pharmacy, it works well and literally numbs the place where the ulcer but you have to try not to swallow it cos it's not pleasant, which I sometimes found hard when I had an ulcer near the back of my mouth :( . But anyway found salt water worked quite well too in cleaning ur mouth out.
Posted by Sophie Louise on 05/10/2009 at 12:00:00 pm
Ulcers are hidious. I have got 12 at the same time once. I curently have around 8, which is normal for me. The doctors blame it on my braces, though I have the same amount each month to what I did before getting braces. I am going to try the Cotton Bud things, and see if they help me at all. P.S the comments on this page, are way better than the actual advice you have given.
Posted by ashwin on 30/09/2009 at 04:33:00 pm
this was not very helpful.. mouth ulcers sucks.. ulcers down down..
Posted by Anonymous on 19/09/2009 at 09:58:00 pm
i have 2 rite now n nothing is warking also this website didnt help at all so what now ????
Posted by P Davis on 02/09/2009 at 08:28:00 pm
While away my mouth ulcers cleared up,I thought it was the change of enviroment but then found my wife had bought a more expensive toothpaste which was on special offer,on checking it did not contain (SLS)
Posted by Michelle Duffy on 02/09/2009 at 12:04:00 pm
I have been having mouth ulcers since i was about 5. I used to get about rwo a month and they would become bigger and holes would appear in them casuing severe pain however i have now been receiving vitamin B12 injection every 12 weeks for about 10 years now and it has really helped i still get the odd one normally on the side of my tongue so i cant ear or talk but these are very infrequently now thankfully.
Posted by Yourself on 19/08/2009 at 08:25:00 pm
I have two right now, really painful. I have been using Bonjela, but it just hurts for minutes after applying it, and then the affects wear off after a few minutes. I'm going to try that bonjela once thing, because I hate mouth ulcers. Thanks Yourself
Posted by taylor on 16/08/2009 at 08:16:00 pm
well i find puting a grain of sea salt on the ulcer help tho it is stingy but i think it helps some times it won't work
Posted by Alex on 20/07/2009 at 11:04:00 pm
**********Hi all******* if you live in the UK try the little cotton buds filled with a liquid from Boots as Catherine recommends...it really helps....instantly...is for one use only...it covers the ulcer with a thin membrane and it stays there for couple of days...you dont feel the pain at all!!!!!i've try them in the past...the first time i thought it was a miracle...the secondc time didnt last for long but ill try them again...is the best medicine in the market for mouth ulcer sufferers..highly recommended..PS i dont know if there is anything equivalent in other countrys but you might find somewhere...i heard they have something similar in the US
Posted by Tim on 17/07/2009 at 03:35:00 pm
I have had recurring mouth ulcers ever since I can remember, I am now 27. They seem to get worse when ever I have citrus fruit. I can no longer eat oranges (including orange juice), mandarins, pineapple (even on Hawaiian pizza) or anything with citric acid. I love all these fruits but whenever I have them I get these damn things. I had a mouth full of orange juice on the weekend and now as a result I have a huge ulcer at the back of my mouth which is practically covering my back tooth. I do have Vegemite in my cupboard (even though I live in Toronto)so I will try that. Also in Australia, you can buy a product called SM-33. It is a brown liquid that you dip a cotton bud in and then put that on the ulcer. The pain is intense and will bring tears to your eyes but it seems to work too. But if anyone has reoccurring ulcers, try to stop eating citrus fruits or anything that includes a lot of citric acid.
Posted by Miley Cyrus on 09/07/2009 at 10:06:00 pm
Hello, Well I have an Ulcer and it is SOOOOOOOOOOO! PAINFUL! But.... I tried this BONJELA and it really works so I would recommend it. xox Best Wishes, Blessings, Miley Amen.
Posted by natalie on 17/06/2009 at 11:24:00 am
I have always had ulcers and i have 3 big ones now in the back of my mouth by my back teeth also have 3 little ones in the form of a blister under my tongue they really really hurt does salt water work ?
Posted by Dave on 09/06/2009 at 07:08:00 pm
iv got a mouth ulsor now and its been realy stining it hurts when i speak i went to the pharmasy and found some thing called adcortyl in orabase its like a paste which contains anashetic its dedddns the pain for a bout 2 hours a time
Posted by Nick on 09/06/2009 at 10:46:00 am
Just a message coz i get these ulcers aswell but not as bad as some of use getting maltiple ones. If any of use live in Australia try using vegimite it works. Put it on around 2 times its gona cause you a hell of a pain but within 2 days ur ulcer will die down and it will start going away..Vegimite is a Australian traditional spread that u put on toast for breakfast it tastes like crap but at the end of the day ur not puting any chemicals into ur mouth its totally safe..
Posted by Catherine on 31/05/2009 at 12:51:00 am
Ever since I can remember I've been getting ulcers every few weeks... I used to dread the winter especially as I'd get up to 5 in one go!! Tried everything from salt water, gels, pastes etc etc... Thought my prayers had been answered when I went into Boots and discovered these little cotton buds filled with a liquid. You snap off the end, and hold the bud on your ulcer for 10 seconds. It stings for a few seconds, but after that your ulcer doesnt hurt at all, and goes away within a few days. Bonjela have released their version aswell - 'Bonjela Once' although they are pricey (about
Posted by Anonymous on 25/05/2009 at 02:31:00 am
hi i have had a fever for three days now, and my dad said that this is what caused my ulcers, but i HAVE 10!! one really painful one on my lip three on the side of my tongue, like 5 on my gums? and its sooo bloody painfull to eat, i've tried bonjela, mouth wash, but this only relieves pain for 15minutes, what else can i do?
Posted by smudge on 07/05/2009 at 07:25:00 am
I dont normally get ulcers, but i have a really painful one at the moment and it is really small, i have had it for a while now ( 1 week) and it has got a bit less painful but it is still there. I asked my family if they have ever had problems with mouth ulcers and they said that they never had them constantly, my friend get them very often and normally with 4-5 at a time . She also asked her family and they said they did used to suffer but not as bad now. I hope this helped : )
Posted by alex on 04/05/2009 at 09:28:00 am
i get mouth ulcers when i think iam stressed,and not eating healthy things. i have a real big one behind my teeth on the left side, it's hard to eat sometimes and wake up from a deep sleep cos i bit it.aaahhhh help me!!! i used gels,mouthwash, salt water..i get them like every 6months or so
Posted by Loz on 27/04/2009 at 10:01:00 am
I have been getting mouth ulcers on and off since I was a child. They are a real pain but something I have just got on with. I have one now, but what is strange is my husband, my 9 yr old son and my 15 yr old step daughter all have one also. Is there a reason for this or just a coincidence?
Posted by Stayci on 26/04/2009 at 07:59:00 pm
I have a really painful ulcer at the min which is making me feel sick and its huge. Its bcause of my braces. Ive tired salt water and ive lost my bonjela :(
Posted by hlui on 23/04/2009 at 11:17:00 pm
I have up to 6 ulcers at a time... they're really painful and i get them really often!
Posted by Anonymous on 22/04/2009 at 07:48:00 am
Eat curd it makes ur ulcer cool and ur ulcer will vanish, few days early
Posted by Anonymous on 21/04/2009 at 08:50:00 pm
My advice is to fill a cup up with warm water and then add 3 teaspoons of salt. Stir it with a spoon as this dissolves the salt. Swirl it round your mouth and then spit it out. It may sting a little. Repeat until the cup is empty. Follow these steps three times a day until it gradually clears up. REMEMBER: DO NOT SWALLOW IT!
Posted by Anonymous on 21/04/2009 at 05:28:00 pm
I have sores inside my mouth and inner lips for 4 weeks now. when will they go away. Dr says its gingervitistomatistis
Posted by Andy on 13/04/2009 at 02:27:00 pm
I have had recurrent mouth ulcers for 10 years, but it has been very difficult to get any treatment or diagnosis. I have been tested for Lupus, AIDS, Herpes, you name it. I can go months with absolutely no canker sores, and them suddenly get a cluster of them all over my tongue, cheeks, and gums with no relief available.
Posted by jojo on 31/03/2009 at 06:24:00 pm
i have mouth ulcers 24/7. they are very painful, and i have no clue how to get rid of them. i have to miss a lot of school because i can't concentrate because of them. i have tried everything, even a perscription from my dentish ,and physican, but nothing works.
Posted by regan on 24/03/2009 at 12:00:00 pm
i have had mouth ulcers for six weks now. the doctor says its a viral infection but they don't seem to be going away they are very painful
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