Do You Get Mouth Ulcers?

Do You Get Mouth Ulcers?



Mouth ulcers are small, sores that develop on your lips, gums, and cheeks, or the inside of your palate (roof of your mouth). They can be caused due to a variety of causes such as minor trauma, hormonal changes, and emotional stress. Mouth ulcers aren't infectious -they heal completely on their own but there are ways to alleviate discomfort and pain.

Symptoms of Mouth Ulcers?

Mouth ulcers are very easy to detect. They are usually visible as small sores on your lips or gums, tongue, inner cheeks, or the roof of your mouth. With the edges becoming red mouth ulcers tend to be either gray, white, or yellow in the middle.

Other symptoms of mouth ulcers could include:
  • The ulcer is swelling.
  • There is a greater chance of soreness after brushing your teeth
  • The pain can get worse when eating salty, spicy, or sour food.

What are the causes of mouth ulcers?

The precise cause of mouth ulcers is not known. There is a myriad of factors that cause the formation of mouth ulcers.
  • A minor tissue injury caused by dental work, like getting a cavity filled.
  • Inadvertently biting your tongue or cheek.
  • Allergy reactions to specific bacteria.
  • Retainers or orthodontic braces.
  • Avoid using abrasive or harsh toothpaste.
  • Consuming a variety of acidic food items like fruit like pineapples, oranges, and strawberries.
  • Viral, bacterial, or fungal infections.
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What is a Peptic Ulcer (Stomach ulcers)?

Duodenal ulcers and stomach ulcers (sometimes known as peptic ulcers) It is possible to have ulceration called a peptic if there are open sores on your stomach's lining or upper portion of the small intestinal tract. What happens when stomach acids break the digestive tract mucus-shielding layer. There may be no signs or experience burning or discomfort pain. Peptic ulcers can cause internal bleeding. The causes and symptoms are identical for stomach ulcers or peptic ulcers.

Peptic Ulcers Causes (Stomach Ulcers)

  • Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) is a kind of bacteria that could cause stomach ulcers and also inflammation
  • regular usage of aspirin (Bayer) and ibuprofen (Advil) as well as other anti-inflammatory medicines (risk related to this type of behavior is higher in women and those older than 60)

Risk factors for stomach ulcers (peptic ulcer)

  • Smoke. Smoking increases the chance of developing peptic ulcers for those suffering from H. Pylori.
  • Drink alcohol. 
  • Do not have treated stress.
  • Consume spicy foods.

The symptoms of Peptic Ulcer (Stomach Ulcer)

There's a good chance that you'll experience a burning sensation or discomfort in your breastbone and belly button. It's possible to notice it when you're not eating a meal for instance, between meals or during the night. The pain can ease off for a short time after eating or taking an antacid, but it will return. The pain may last for a couple of minutes or even a few hours, and it could be absent for several weeks or days.

Other stomach ulcer symptoms could be:
  • Feeling bloated
  • Burping
  • A lack of appetite, or weight loss
  • Nausea
  • Dark or bloody Poop
  • Vomiting

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