Question 1

what causes mouths ulcer and medicine can be used to treat?

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Viral etiology: Mouth ulcers are usually caused by viruses. As such antibiotics dont work. Symptomatic care is all that can be offerred. Consult your doctor as to what he can do for you.

Question 2

what causes a mouth ulcer?

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What kind?: There are many different kinds of mouth "ulcers."  Some may be caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus.  Some are from mechanical irritation, injury, or a burn.  Others are neoplastic.  See your Dentist for differential diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 3

hello dr, please suggest medication for ulcer in mouth?

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Oral ulcers: Mucosal ulcerations in the mouth could be from vitamin  deficiency, autoimmune problems or recurrent irritation form dental fixtures. Take b complex vitamin and eat healthy, if happens repeatedly have yourself examined to make sure it is not an expression of systemic diseases.

Question 4

how can i best take care of a terrible ulcer on inside of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon type: There are many different types of ulcers that can occur in the mouth and the treatment is dependent upon the specific type you have, along with the cause.  See your dentist for a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 5

if i have a ulcer in mouth and share a cigarette what is it that i'm spreading?

Accepted Answer

A virus: Ulcers in the mouth can be cuased by virus.  Specifically herpes simplex virus, and varicella virus as well as the coxsacki virus.  However, the most common cause of mouth ulcers is the apthous (canker sore)  ulcer whose parthenogenesis is not completely understood but is not contagious.  Any of the virus above can be transmitted via saliva that would be found on a cigarette.

Question 6

i've ulcer problem in mouth from last some years. i've used all type of medicines but still couldn't cured the problem?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Ent or oral surgeon and get a biopsy of the  ulcer if not healing.

Question 7

what's recommended as a cure for ulcer in mouth?

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See details: Try kenalog (triamcinolone) in orabase ointment on the ulcer 3-4 times a day. It may speed healing. This is a prescription item.

Question 8

how to remove mouth ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Warm salt water: Time: 10 - 14 days, and warm salt water is about all you can do for healing. Avoid putting numbing medicine on it too much as it may slow the healing or make it numb so you traumatize it even further, or cause a chemical irritation. Good Luck.

Question 9

what can i do to cure an ulcer in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what kind of ulcer you have.  Some are very common and no big deal, but some can be very serious, and even be life threatening long term.  Start by seeing your dentist  or md for a thorough examination and diagnosis.  Treatment will depend on that.

Question 10

i'm having a ulcer in my mouth and after one and half week it gets cured. why is it happening?

Accepted Answer

Hsv-1: It sounds like you have apthous ulcers, most likely caused by a very common virus (herpes simplex virus-1)-the same virus that causes "cold sores.".

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If i have a ulcer in mouth and share a cigarette what is it that i'm spreading?

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I've ulcer problem in mouth from last some years. i've used all type of medicines but still couldn't cured the problem?

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What's recommended as a cure for ulcer in mouth?

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I'm having a ulcer in my mouth and after one and half week it gets cured. why is it happening?

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