Recurrent Mouth ulcers and homeopathy
July 12, 2007
Nearly everyone suffers from these mouth ulcers at one time or the other in their lives. Most would also agree that these insignificant looking ulcers can be a cause for a major discomfort. For some individuals, the irritation and pain can be so troublesome that it tends to disrupt their daily life. Pain caused by these ulcers, can at times can be so severe that it can limit their ability to properly speak and eat.
Besides the pain, mouth ulcers have another troublesome feature associated with them- ‘frequent recurrence’. They tend to occur very frequently in some individuals. Many patients complain that even when the first lot of ulcers hasn’t healed, a new set of ulcers are on their way. Mouth ulcers also tend to occur in crops (multiple numbers).Homeopathic treatment of it can be a great help in stopping their recurrence. It can also help during the acute phase in reducing the pain and shortening the duration of ulcers.
What are these mouth ulcers?
These ulcers (often called as apthous ulcers or canker sores) are shallow painful sores inside the mouth. They occur on the inside of lips, the insides of cheeks and the base of gums or under the tongue. They appear as a painful white or yellow ulcer surrounded by a bright red area. On a normal course they start with burning sensation followed by a red spot which then progresses into an ulcer. Pain usually subsides over a week?s period and the final healing takes place within 2-3 days Mild to moderate fever may also accompany them. They are different from fever blisters, which usually occur on the lips and corners of the mouth. Although ulcers in the mouth can be of different types such as cold sores etc., these apthous ulcers are of benign type and do not pose any danger, neither are they contagious in nature. These ulcers are more common in women than men and more often occur between the ages of 10 and 40. If an ulcer persists for more than two weeks please make sure to consult your physician.
What causes these ulcers?
Several factors that seem to trigger outbreaks of these apthous ulcers have been identified. Any one or a combination of them can lead to such ulcers. These factors are emotional stress, deficiencies in diet (Iron, B-12, and folic acid), menstrual periods, oral hygiene, allergy to food substances and trauma sites in mouth (where the tongue or cheek has got bitten). They may occur without any definite cause. It also seems that some have it running in their families. Research suggests that some people may get ulcers due to the usage of products containing SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate).This chemical is found in some toothpastes and mouthwashes.
Homeopathic Treatment of Mouth Ulcers
Homoeopathic Medicines that are often used for treating apthous ulcerations in mouth are Borax, Acid Sulf, Acid Nitric, Merc Sol and Kali Chloride.
Among these various medicines, Homoeopathic medicine Merc Sol (Mercurius Solubius) requires an important mention. Merc Sol not only does it hasten the healing of ulcers and reduces the pain , it also eradicates ones tendency to have mouth ulcers frequently. Merc sol 30c can be taken three times a day for a maximum period of 2-3 days. It must be discontinued once the pain subsides.
PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
Avoid Foods that irritate
Certain foods can irritate your mouth try and avoid them these foods generally include acidic foods, nuts and certain spices.
Don’t Eat and talk at the same time.
This could cause slight trauma to your inner lining of the mouth which could lead to mouth ulcers.
Have a good oral hygiene
Regular flossing and brushing teeth after meals will give you a good oral hygiene thus help in avoiding ulcers.
very good article thnx a lot
GREAT INFO, THNX
Respected sir
I was searching for a good homeopathic site on net , i got this site , this site is very informative and very usefull to very one , after reading some of the topics , i would like to switch over homeopathy, Sir can you suggest some homeopathic medicines on post typhoid, and undigested food in the stool.
Thanks
with regards
Gopal
Please suggest Homeopathy for below problems in my 5 yr child
1) He has hemoglobin level of 9.5.
2) He is often prone to throat infections.
Dear sir, please suggest me as am getting mouth ulcers frequently from past some years please suggest me am getting 3 to 4 places at atime when it occurs
wiating yor repply
kaleemulla
Indeed a good site. I have been suffering from regular mouth ulcers and indeed got to know of a lot of details on the same. Tks…
I’ve been suffering of serious problem of mouth ulcer. It is spread on tongue & throat also. This occurs frequently and remain atleast around 2-4 weeks. generally i’ve eat ginger,garlic,pepper type items than it immediate occurs. i’ve also taken homeopathy,allopathy & ayurvedic but no improvement. somebody called it is due to “pitta prakop”,”immune system problem” etc..
The other problems are:
- Acidity
- Constipation
- Kidney stone
- Spondylysis
- Throat infection
Pl. give suitable advise & treatment.
regards,
HPPATEL
I have a autism child and he gets mouth ulcers several times a year, he just finished a round of amoxicillin and one shot antibiotic as they dont heal on him until at least near 3 weeks after a outbreak. After spending today with ER room about it, they told me these ulcers were just viral and can take a months worth of waiting to clear up. It affects his eating and drinking of course and i keep motrin/tylenol in him hoping that helps with pain. Do you have any link with autism on this?
Please can you help me? I have a cat called Simbe he has mouth problems for three years now and gets red sore patches at the back of his throat so he can not eat and on his paw which he makes bleed.
The vets have been very good and have given him steroid injections for this problem. But this February he became very ill and had to put him into the vets. Because of the steroid they have been giving him I now have to inject him twice a day as he is diabetes!! but the mouth problems have not gone away and the steroid does not seem to work so good. I have spend so much money on him (he is worth it he, is all I have got in my life) but credit card is up to the limit (im not insure) Please please could you help with your knowledge of any thing I might try, so stop his mouth being so sore with any homeopathic or any thing you could help it horrible to see him like this he is my baby.
Many thanks and hope to hear from you soon
I AM SUFFRING FROM MOUTH ULCER FROM MORE THEN 10 YEARS . ULCER SEE N EVERYDAY IN MOUTH PARTS ,LIKE TOUNGE ,LIPS ETC. WE TAKE ALLOPATHY ,AYURVED AND HOMEOPETHIC TREATMENT BUT TILL NOT FEEL WELL . SO PL REPLYE ME THANKS.
thanx a lot for the information. plz suggest a medicine for:
a patient having apthous ulcer since last year. in usg abdomen NAD.
Dear DOCTOR
Namaskarams!
Which homeo medicine can be used regularly for a period to overcome mouth(tongue)ulcers and throat comfort for the high load teaching faculty
Thanking you
G MURALI MOHAN
43 umanagar
new bowenpalli
secunderabad
i am suffering from recurring painful sores in mouth and also from stomach rumbling(borborygmi).can you suggest me some good homeo medicine to cure this problems.
Dear DOCTOR
Which homeo medicine can be used regularly for a period to overcome mouth(tongue)ulcers and throat comfort
respected doctor,
i have tried out various homeopathic medicines as prescribed by local doctors for last 25 years but no permanent cure of recurrent mouth ulcers. recently i consulted an oncologist who diagnosed the ulcers as leukoplakia but did not prescribe any medicine.
i tried out Merc Sol 200 recently but there was no improvement. unless what triggers the ulcers is ascertained, we have to go by hit and miss method.
regards
Sir,
What you have said is 100% true regarding me and my family members.
I hope I will try the medicines suggested.
Thanking you,
With best complements,
Rajendren M
Dear sir,
pls tell me about mouth ulcer how i can feel free from this deceases which is covered me past 12 years.
good article
Which homeo medicine can be used regularly fovercome mouth(tongue)ulcers since last 10-12years
I suffer from frequent mouth ulcers and this has started when i was a kid and till now i am 41yrs, sometimes it becomes so irriating and it makes me to cry. I tried many types of medicines and now i want to try homoeopath for permanent cure.
The kenlog and oracoat gel helps to cure faster and this is not good because it contains triamcinolone acetonide a kind of steriod, now these gels are becoming little expensive, a small tube cost s $12.
Can anyone advise me the best cure for mouth ulcers if you know.
Thanx
Dinesh, Perth