Question : My 38-year-old son, who has been working in Qatar for the last ten years, often complains of recurring mouth ulcers. The condition remains the same despite taking vitamin supplements and including leafy vegetables and papaya in the diet. Even though the ulcer seems to subside a bit when the supplements are taken, they recur within a few days.
The sores that appear in one part of the mouth soon spread to other parts, too. Sometimes, he cannot swallow food as sores occur in the throat, too. He will reach Kerala soon and has plans to seek treatment.
What is the mode of treatment that is effective for this condition? Answer : Mouth ulcers aren’t rare and should not appear more than once a year. These are less than 10 mm in diameter and can be seen on any mouth part except the upper hard palate. Moreover, these appear at different spots each time and will be healed in 10 – 14 days.
In rare conditions, ulcers larger than 10 mm appear. These ulcers can be extremely painful and take at least a month to heal. In rare situations, ulcers appear in painful groups that take months to heal.
Your letter makes it unclear what type of mouth ulcers occur in your son. So, it is difficult to diagnose the exact reason. Mouth ulcers are mostly seen in financially stable people who suffer from severe stress.
Genetics is a main factor. Wounds or blisters caused by sharp teeth or hard toothbrushes are another reason for recurring mouth ulcers. Other causes of mouth ulcers are deficienc.