Should I be concerned about mouth ulcers?

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Hello, I have frequent oral ulcers, at least once a month. Right now, I have about 8 of them, 4 of which are under my tongue, which is very unpleasant. I am afraid that this is related to some disease... Perfect, thank you so much for the answer, I'm a little more relieved 😄

Marc-Antoine Dufresne · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, Minor oral abscesses, also known as oral canker sores or oral ulcers, are common and usually benign, although quite uncomfortable and painful. They usually have the following clinical appearance(here ) and there are many causes, including stress and mucosal irritation. 👄 If your abscess looks like the picture above, rest assured: this kind of health problem heals on its own, spontaneously, in 7-14 days. The suggested treatments are therefore supportive treatments to reduce discomfort, discomfort and pain. First of all, various non-pharmacological measures can be applied: Avoiding the consumption of irritating foods and liquids (e.g., spicy and/or acidic foods, very hard foods that require long chewing, alcohol, etc.); Brush your teeth regularly, after each meal; Avoid mouthwashes containing alcohol and abrasive toothpastes containing sodium lauryl sulfate; Apply cold compresses or an ice cube to the mouth ulcer for 10-20 minutes, and repeat as needed every hour. On the "over-the-counter" side, here is what can be recommended (and what I do myself when I have a mouth ulcer) Gargle several times a day with a homemade solution of 250 ml of previously boiled warm water + 1 teaspoon of table salt + 1 teaspoon of baking soda --> antiseptic + mucosal softening effect; Orabase protective paste, to be applied 4-6 times a day after meals and/or at bedtime --> protective effect via wound covering; Analgesics, such as Tylenol and Advil, in the usual recommended dosages --> Advil being an anti-inflammatory, it may be contraindicated in the presence of certain medications or health problems, hence the importance of asking your neighborhood pharmacist and/or doctor/woman doctor if you can take it. 💊 However, if these situations apply, medical consultation is required 🏥: Concomitant symptoms beyond the oral sphere (e.g., fever, rash, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, etc.); Marked difficulty with eating and hydration; Failure to improve within 7 days despite symptomatic treatment; Persistence of the lesion beyond 21 days; Cold sore-like or large lesion(s); Extensive multiple lesions. Since you report having multiple oral ulcers at the same time, as well as a high frequency of occurrence, even though the measures described above may relieve your symptoms, I strongly advise you to speak to a physician to assess the exact cause of your oral lesions. I hope that this information will help you find relief and clarity. Please feel free to contact me again with any other questions! ☺️ Marc-Antoine Dufresne, pharmacist (Pharm.D.) It was a pleasure to help you! 😊 Marc-Antoine Dufresne, pharmacist (Pharm.D.).