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CANKER SORES
SYMPTOMS
• Small, painful, craterlike ulcers that appear singly or in clusters on the inside of the mouth, usually lasting 5 to 10 days. The sores are grayish white or pale yellow with red borders; they may occur on the inside of the inside of the cheeks and lips, on the tongue, at the base of the gums, or on the soft palate.
• Tingling or burning in the mouth; this sensation often occurs 6 to 24 hours before sores appear.
WHAT IS CANKER SORES
Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are annoying infections of the mouth that afflict up to 50 percent of Americans each year. They appear most commonly in adolescents, whose immune system are not fully developed, and in women just before the onset of menstrual periods. In fact, women are twice as likely as men to get them. If your parents suffered from canker sores, you have a 90 percent chance of developing them. Often canker sores occur when you are under stress or run down. Traumatic ulcers, which are cause by injuries, result in similar sores. These injuries are often caused by rough dentures, a slip of the toothbrush, or hot food.
CAUSES
No one knows what causes most canker sores, or why women are more likely to get them. Their appearance, however, often seems related to stress. Some doctors think that canker sores may result from deficiencies in iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, or a combination. Canker sores may also be caused by an immune system defect, such as a food allergy. Canker sores are not thought to be contagious.
TREATMENT
Cankers sores generally go away by themselves, and in most cases, you can safely ignore them. Over the counter remedies may help the healing process. Some alternative therapies reduce stress and sooth the inflamed area. If sore is extremely painful or doesn’t clear up, see your doctor.
CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE
Many physicians suggest the use of over the counter ointments to relieve the discomfort of canker sore. Look for medicine that contains glycerin, which protects the sore, and peroxide, which fight bacteria. If your sore does not respond to over the counter or at home treatment, your doctor may prescribed a medication containing diphenhydramine to dry up the sores and lidocaine to relieve pain. If you have an infection, your doctor may treat it with an antibiotic such as tetracycline. If the sore is the result of another medical condition, such as food sensitivity, the underlying condition should be diagnosed and treated.
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
Alternative therapies are aimed both at healing sores and at preventing them from recurring.
ACUPRESSURE
To relieve stress, press Gall Bladder 21, the highest point of the shoulder and the spine. If you do this as soon as you notice a tingling in the mouth, before a sore develops, it may help reduce its severity. See the Appendix for more information on point location.
AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapies recommend applying antiseptic oils of myrrh, tea tree, and geranium. You may also rinse your mouth four times a day with ½ cup water mixed with 1 drop each of the oils of geranium and lavender.
CHINESE HERBS
A practitioner of Chinese medicine may create an herbal formula to strengthen your entire system, heal sores, and prevent them from recurring.
HERBAL THERAPIES
To heal sores and prevent them from recurring, drink Dandelion tea or take capsule of 500 to 1000 mg of the powdered root three times a day for six weeks. You may also apply compress made from teas of Calendula, Goldenseal, or Myrrh.
MIND/BODY MEDICINE
Canker sores are often brought about by stress. Learn to meditate, listen to guided imagery cassettes, and visualize yourself as a healthy, relaxed person. The most important thing is to find a relaxation technique you enjoy and will keep doing.
NUTRITON AND DIET
If you are prone to develop canker sores, avoid coffee, spices, citrus fruits, and other foods that may irritate your mouth. If your sores are caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency, supplements of vitamin C and B complex, as well as folic acid, iron, and zinc, may help. If you suffer from recurrent mouth ulcers caused by a food sensitivity, avoid the foods that set off the allergic reactions.
AT HOME REMEDIES
• Rinse your mouth four times a day with a combination of 2 Oz hydrogen peroxide, 2 Oz water, and 1 tsp. each of salt and backing soda. Do not swallow.
• Rinse your mouth with milk of magnesia to coat sores.
• Try mouthwashes that contain the pain reliving medication chlorhexidine.
• Cover the ulcer with a wet tea bag; the tannin will help dry up the sores containing glycerin and peroxide.
• Use over the counter salves containing glycerin and peroxide.
• Try stress reviling acupressure exercises.
PRVENTION
Brush your teeth with disinfecting baking soda.
Eat 4 tbsp. live culture yogurt a day; it contains bacteria that can keep your system healthy.
Avoid foods that are spicy, salty, or acidic.
Take vitamin and mineral supplements C, B complex, folic acid, iron, and zinc.
CANKER SORES
SYMPTOMS
• Small, painful, craterlike ulcers that appear singly or in clusters on the inside of the mouth, usually lasting 5 to 10 days. The sores are grayish white or pale yellow with red borders; they may occur on the inside of the inside of the cheeks and lips, on the tongue, at the base of the gums, or on the soft palate.
• Tingling or burning in the mouth; this sensation often occurs 6 to 24 hours before sores appear.
WHAT IS CANKER SORES
Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are annoying infections of the mouth that afflict up to 50 percent of Americans each year. They appear most commonly in adolescents, whose immune system are not fully developed, and in women just before the onset of menstrual periods. In fact, women are twice as likely as men to get them. If your parents suffered from canker sores, you have a 90 percent chance of developing them. Often canker sores occur when you are under stress or run down. Traumatic ulcers, which are cause by injuries, result in similar sores. These injuries are often caused by rough dentures, a slip of the toothbrush, or hot food.
CAUSES
No one knows what causes most canker sores, or why women are more likely to get them. Their appearance, however, often seems related to stress. Some doctors think that canker sores may result from deficiencies in iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, or a combination. Canker sores may also be caused by an immune system defect, such as a food allergy. Canker sores are not thought to be contagious.
TREATMENT
Cankers sores generally go away by themselves, and in most cases, you can safely ignore them. Over the counter remedies may help the healing process. Some alternative therapies reduce stress and sooth the inflamed area. If sore is extremely painful or doesn’t clear up, see your doctor.
CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE
Many physicians suggest the use of over the counter ointments to relieve the discomfort of canker sore. Look for medicine that contains glycerin, which protects the sore, and peroxide, which fight bacteria. If your sore does not respond to over the counter or at home treatment, your doctor may prescribed a medication containing diphenhydramine to dry up the sores and lidocaine to relieve pain. If you have an infection, your doctor may treat it with an antibiotic such as tetracycline. If the sore is the result of another medical condition, such as food sensitivity, the underlying condition should be diagnosed and treated.
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
Alternative therapies are aimed both at healing sores and at preventing them from recurring.
ACUPRESSURE
To relieve stress, press Gall Bladder 21, the highest point of the shoulder and the spine. If you do this as soon as you notice a tingling in the mouth, before a sore develops, it may help reduce its severity. See the Appendix for more information on point location.
AROMATHERAPY
Aromatherapies recommend applying antiseptic oils of myrrh, tea tree, and geranium. You may also rinse your mouth four times a day with ½ cup water mixed with 1 drop each of the oils of geranium and lavender.
CHINESE HERBS
A practitioner of Chinese medicine may create an herbal formula to strengthen your entire system, heal sores, and prevent them from recurring.
HERBAL THERAPIES
To heal sores and prevent them from recurring, drink Dandelion tea or take capsule of 500 to 1000 mg of the powdered root three times a day for six weeks. You may also apply compress made from teas of Calendula, Goldenseal, or Myrrh.
MIND/BODY MEDICINE
Canker sores are often brought about by stress. Learn to meditate, listen to guided imagery cassettes, and visualize yourself as a healthy, relaxed person. The most important thing is to find a relaxation technique you enjoy and will keep doing.
NUTRITON AND DIET
If you are prone to develop canker sores, avoid coffee, spices, citrus fruits, and other foods that may irritate your mouth. If your sores are caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency, supplements of vitamin C and B complex, as well as folic acid, iron, and zinc, may help. If you suffer from recurrent mouth ulcers caused by a food sensitivity, avoid the foods that set off the allergic reactions.
AT HOME REMEDIES
• Rinse your mouth four times a day with a combination of 2 Oz hydrogen peroxide, 2 Oz water, and 1 tsp. each of salt and backing soda. Do not swallow.
• Rinse your mouth with milk of magnesia to coat sores.
• Try mouthwashes that contain the pain reliving medication chlorhexidine.
• Cover the ulcer with a wet tea bag; the tannin will help dry up the sores containing glycerin and peroxide.
• Use over the counter salves containing glycerin and peroxide.
• Try stress reviling acupressure exercises.
PRVENTION
Brush your teeth with disinfecting baking soda.
Eat 4 tbsp. live culture yogurt a day; it contains bacteria that can keep your system healthy.
Avoid foods that are spicy, salty, or acidic.
Take vitamin and mineral supplements C, B complex, folic acid, iron, and zinc.
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