Do you have tongue or inside cheek pain? It could be a canker sore that you can treat to get rid of the discomfort.
Mouth ulcers, also known as aphthous stomatitis, are small painful ulcerations that affect the oral mucosa, especially the tongue, cheeks and palate.
The afte they introduce themselves in the form of small whitish vesicles which break, revealing an erythematous and painful area. They can cause physical discomfort, as they cause discomfort every time you move your tongue or eat, just like any other type of cut.
Mouth ulcers: causes and symptoms
The cause exact of canker sores are not yet known, but they seem involve both genetic, inflammatory and immune factors, as well as environmental factors. Among the triggering factors can be listed:
- Stress and emotional disturbances
- Trauma, abrasions or irritations in the mouth
- Deficiency of B vitamins
- Immune disorders
- Food allergy
- Some drugs
- More serious inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease
In addition to the typical appearance of small whitish blisters which then tend to ulcerate, it is possible recognize canker sores by a number of different signscome:
- Intense pain, which worsens especially in contact with food and drink
- Pain and burning when chewing and swallowing
- Inflammation of the entire surrounding area, which appears red and swollen
- Decreased sense of taste in the affected area
- Nausea and vomiting, but only in the case of very extensive and painful canker sores
Especially if the mouth ulcers cover an important area of the oral cavity, it is advisable to contact your doctor immediately.
How to behave when you have a sore mouth
In most cases canker sores heal spontaneously within 7-14 days. To prevent its appearance, it is advisable to keep stress levels low, follow a balanced diet and avoid the triggering factors identified for each individual case. In this way the risks can be drastically reduced.
If one presents itself then you can try to ease the pain and discomfortusing, for example, mouthwashes based on aminobenzinate, aloe vera or cortisone. Cold compresses of chamomile or green tea can also help, while acidic and spicy foods should be avoided – it would be a bit like putting salt on an open wound. I’m also very helpful iron and vitamin B supplementsas well as the anti-inflammatories but only after a doctor’s prescription.