Scientific care, stay away from oral ulcers! Oral ulcers, commonly known as aphthous ulcers, are a common ulcerative injury that occurs in the oral mucosa. It is generally believed that oral ulcers will heal on their own within 7 to 10 days. , When the attack occurs, the pain is severe, and the local burning pain is obvious. In severe cases, it will affect diet and speech, causing great inconvenience to daily life.
How do oral ulcers occur, and what factors can lead to oral ulcers? Digestive system diseases Digestive system diseases and disorders: conditions such as abdominal distension, diarrhea or constipation may cause mouth ulcers. Mental factors Some patients suffer from mental stress, great mood swings, and poor sleep conditions. People who are often angry, nervous, and irritable are easily entangled with oral ulcers, so everyone should maintain a positive and stable attitude.
Endocrine changes Some women will have oral ulcers during or before and after menstruation, which can only be temporarily relieved by drug treatment, and will still appear when menstruation next month. The pain is unbearable, accompanied by dry mouth, upset, irritability, and dry stools. Symptoms of annoyance. Clinical studies have found that oral ulcers during menstruation are mainly due to increased progesterone levels and decreased estrogen (progesterone, etc.) levels in the body.
Genetic factors such as when both parents suffer from recurrent oral ulcers, about 80-90% of their children are affected, and if one of the parents is suffering from the disease, about 50-60% of their children are affected. Other factors Lack of trace elements zinc, iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, malnutrition, etc., can reduce immune function and increase the possibility of recurrent oral ulcers. How to scientifically prevent oral ulcers
1. Pay attention to oral hygiene, avoid damage to the oral mucosa, avoid spicy food and local irritation, and pay attention to a light diet.
2. Ensure adequate sleep time and avoid excessive fatigue.
3. Exercise more in daily life, improve immunity, and help prevent oral ulcers.
4. Keep a good mood, be optimistic and cheerful, relax more and relieve mental stress.
In addition, it should be noted that if oral ulcers persist or the cause is unknown, be alert to the possibility of other lesions, and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
