Question 1

what causes mouth ulcers all the time?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Mouth ulcers could be due to systemic or local reasons . Get a checkup by your dentist and give him a detailed medical history to see if the mouth ulcers reflect an overall  systemic medical problem . They could be peptic ulcers

Question 2

what causes mouth ulcers and how to you stop getting them ?

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Mouth ulcers: Mouth ulcers can be caused and/or triggered by different things, including infections, autoimmune diseases, allergic reactions, nutritional deficiencies, and stress. The most common kinds are canker sores (aphthous stomatitis), the cause of which is not known, and cold sores caused by type 1 herpes simplex  virus. You should be evaluated by your doctor and treated accordingly.

Question 3

what causes mouth ulcers to hurt so much and how can you prevent them?

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No one knows...: ...For sure what causes them or why they hurt, though they frequently afflict people who are fatigued or stressed out or who have poor diets. People taking certain drugs for rheumatoid arthritis may be more prone to developing them. And heredity is a factor, too. Prevent them by eating well, get plenty of sleep, and avoid citrus fruits, which seem to be particularly good at causing them.

Question 4

what causes mouth ulcers? why are they so painful and how do you get rid of them?

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Toothpaste: Many toothpastes contain a chemical called sodium laurel sulfate. This is a foaming agent that is also used as an engine degreaser. This is the cause of most canker sores. Pain is from the tissue damage. Time heals them. A dental laser will often help to get rid of them sooner and may prevent them from coming back in the same area. Use a non-foaming toothpaste such as closys.

Question 5

what causes mouth ulcers and what is the best way to get rid of them with otc or prescription drugs?

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Mouth Ulcers: Mouth ulcers can be caused by minor trauma to the oral cavity. Other causes include: stress & anxiety, hormonal changes, family history, foods like chocolate, coffee, peanuts, almonds, strawberries, cheese, tomatoes, wheat flour, stopping smoking, medical conditions like crohn's, coeliac disease, iron deficiency, reactive arthritis, B12 deficiency.

Question 6

what causes mouth ulcers and how can you prevent them?  is it due to a weak immune system?

Accepted Answer

See below: The cause of apthous ulcers is unknown. It is not due to an immune system problem.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

what causes multiple mouth ulcers and similar annoying feeling in tip of finger(borders or edges of nails)? is there somwthing that causes this?

Accepted Answer

Mouth Ulcers: Could be viral, bacterial, fungal, and/or allergic. Please see your Dentist for examination and appropriate Rx.

Question 9

help please? what is causing these mouth ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Canker sore or more specifically aphthous ulcer can be prevented by avoiding a common foam detergent found in most toothpastes called sodium laurel sulfate.  Switching to biotene or other toothpaste not containing this ingredient can be the cure in preventing this painful condition. During an episode, 2000 mg of lysine in divided doses per day can decrease the symptoms and time involved to heal.

Question 10

could you tell me what are mouth ulcers caused by?

Accepted Answer

Mouth ulcers: Local trauma (e.g. Rubbing from a sharp edge on a filling, ill fitting dentures, avoid acidic or spicy foods and beverages.

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