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Aphthous Ulcer is a kind of mouth ulcer that is non-infectious but tends to recur. It is commonly present on the oral mucosa of the cheeks, lips, tongue and throat.



Symptoms
 


Aphthous Ulcer begins with a localised swelling of the affected oral mucosa to form a small round or oval shaped blister. After a day, the blister bursts and becomes a whitish or yellowish ulcer with a red margin. When irritated by spicy, salty or sour food with strong taste, pain will be felt and saliva secretion will be increased.

 

 

Causes of Aphthous Ulcer
 


To date, the aetiology of Aphthous Ulcer has not been confirmed. However, the predisposing factors are known as follows:

oral tissue trauma

stress
problem in endocrine system, i.e. hormonal disturbance
immune system disorder
gut problems
malnutrition (especially the deficiency of Vitamin B12, folic acid, iron, etc.)

wearing an unfit denture

 

 

Treatment
 


Aphthous Ulcer usually heals within 7 to 14 days. If the situation persists for more than 3 weeks or there is recurrent formation of new aphthous ulcers, you should consult a doctor for a body check-up to see if other treatments are necessary.

Aphthous Ulcer usually heals up within 2 weeks. To avoid pain, you can:
Avoid contacting the area when brushing
Avoid eating hard, coarse, hot or spicy food
Apply ointment prescribed by the doctor or dentist onto the area to relief pain

If you are wearing an unfit denture, you should consult your dentist to make a new denture

 

Method to prevent recurrent Aphthous Ulcer
 


Since the aetiology of Aphthous Ulcer has not been confirmed, the only way to prevent recurrence is by eliminating the predisposing factors.

 
 
 
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