Are you getting mouth ulcers again and again? Be careful, is this one thing lacking in your body? – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Mouth Ulcers is such a problem which is very small to say the least, but it makes life difficult for the person who gets it. Neither eats anything, nor speaks properly and a strange ache persists throughout the day. Often when we have ulcers in our mouth, we avoid it by saying that it might be due to ‘heat in the stomach’.

But, is stomach upset really the cause every time? The truth is that our body is trying to tell us something else through blisters, which we often ignore. Let us understand the complete mathematics of mouth ulcers in very simple and straightforward language.

Why do these uninvited guests come (the real reason)?

1. Severe deficiency of vitamins: In today’s busy life, we eat a lot of junk food, but the body does not get the necessary nutrition. If there is deficiency of Vitamin B12, folate or iron in your body, then frequent occurrence of mouth ulcers is certain.
2. Tension connection: You will be surprised to know that mental stress is directly related to your mouth ulcers. When you are under too much stress, the body’s immune system becomes weak, and blisters make their home.
3. Choosing wrong toothpaste: Many times we use toothpaste or mouthwash which contains more ‘Sodium Lauryl Sulphate’ (SLS). This chemical exfoliates the sensitive mouth skin.
4. Stomach acidity and constipation: Yes, chronic constipation and gas problem is also a major cause of ulcers, but it is not the only reason.

When do these become ‘dangerous signs’?

Most blisters heal on their own within a week or ten days, but there are some signs that should prompt you to consult a doctor:

• If the blister is more than 3 weeks old: If the blister is not healing even after 20-21 days, then do not take it lightly.
• Absence of pain: It is strange, but the most dangerous blister is the one which does not cause pain. Long-term persistence of painless ulcers can be an early sign of cancer.
• Fever with blisters: If blisters are forming and the body temperature is also increasing, it means that there is a major infection in the body.
• Difficulty swallowing: If the blisters are near the throat and you are having trouble swallowing anything, then it is a sign of danger.

How to get relief from these? (Some home and effective methods)

• Honey and Turmeric: Applying honey on ulcers is an age-old and tried remedy. Honey and turmeric paste prevents the infection from spreading.
• Drink plenty of water: Keep the body hydrated so that the stomach remains clean.
• Mulethi water: Gargling with liquorice water instantly soothes the burning sensation of the ulcers.

My advice:
If you get blisters two-three times a month, get your blood test done once instead of applying ointment again and again. Treating any hidden disease or deficiency in the body is better than permanent treatment of ulcers.