Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers are painful lacerations, erosions, or loss of the delicate mucus membrane, usually manifesting when you bite too hard on the inside of your mouth. They’re typically harmless and can last anywhere from 10 to 14 days without medical intervention. However, doctors warn of aphthous ulcers, which happen in 20 percent of the population. This condition recurs and doesn’t have any known cause. Furthermore, doctors suggest a trip to the dentist if you notice that you frequently have mouth ulcers.
People with mouth ulcers complain of soreness and pain near the affected area. They also lose their appetites and will also have irritations caused by salty, sour, or spicy foods. They mostly wince when something touches the ulcers. Aphthous ulcers, meanwhile, appear in the softer lining of the cheeks, lips, side of the tongue, back of the mouth, and around the tonsil area. These ulcers usually are not larger than 5mm and may appear joined.
Doctors say that iron deficiency anemia is a leading cause of mouth ulcers, particularly the aphthous kind. Although these ulcers aren’t life-threatening, they’re unpleasant. So they recommend using antiseptic gels, drinking plenty of fluids, and topical ointment or mouthwash to cure such ulcers.
