2006-12-21 17:24:51 · 10 answers · asked by Skye7112 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
An aphthous ulcer or canker sore is a type of mouth ulcer which presents as a painful open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the mucous membrane. The condition is also called aphthous stomatitis, especially if there are multiple or recurring mouth ulcers.
The term aphtha means ulcer; It has been used for many years to describe areas of ulceration on mucous membranes. Aphthous stomatitis is a condition which is characterized by recurrent discrete areas of ulceration which are almost always painful. Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) can be distinguished from other diseases with similar appearing oral lesions, such as certain viral exanthems, by their tendency to recur, their multiplicity, and chronicity. Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is one of the most common oral conditions. At least 10% of the population suffers from it. Women are more often affected than men. About 30-40% of patients with recurrent aphthae report a family history
The exact cause of aphthous ulcers is unknown. In some cases they are thought to be caused by an overreaction by the body's own immune system. Factors that appear to provoke them include stress, fatigue, illness, injury from accidental biting, hormonal changes, menstruation, sudden weight loss, food allergies, and deficiencies in vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid. Some drugs, such as nicorandil, have been linked with mouth ulcers. A well known cause for ulcers in the mouth is when the skin inside the mouth is opened up, a common cause of this is biting one's lip or any tissue within the mouth.
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2006-12-21 17:26:32 · answer #7 · answered by Minky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By gargling your mouth with salt water,
the mouth ulcers will heal quickly.
I found the homeremedies at
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