Canker Sore: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Canker Sore
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Canker Sore

• Canker Sore is a type of ulcer that usually
  appears inside the mouth and causes constant pain
  and discomfort. Canker Sores are more common
  among people between the ages of 15-25. Canker
  sores are also known as aphthous ulcers. Canker
  Sore looks white or yellow and surrounded by red,
  inflamed soft tissue. There are two types of
  Canker sores Simple canker sore which usually
  appears only three to four times a year and
  Complex canker sores which occur more frequently
  and takes more time to heal.

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Causes of Canker Sores 

• One of the most common causes of appearance of
  mouth ulcers is a viral infection. Viral
  infections are often linked with conditions such
  as allergies, inflammatory bowel disease,
  nutritional deficiency and weakened immune
  system, which may trigger the development of
  ulcers in the mouth. Chances of developing mouth
  ulcers also increase if someone has a family
  history of canker sores. Other common causes of
  canker sores are 
• Mouth injury
• Hormonal changes
• Stress
• Food allergy
• Chronic vitamin or mineral deficiency
• Drugs
• Damaged lining of the mouth

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Symptoms

• Canker sores cause constant pain and discomfort
  while talking or eating. Some common symptoms of
  canker sores are 
• Re-occurrence of mouth ulcers
• Sores inside the lips, inner side of the cheeks,
  sores on tongue and upper portion of the mouth
• Dry mouth
• Inflammation in mouth
• Sores that are spreading
• Bleeding from the mouth
• Fever
• Lack of appetite
• Constant tingling in the mouth

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Diagnosis of Canker sores

• A doctor can diagnose canker sore by simply
  examining it. After that, a he may order
  a diagnostic test which usually includes a blood
  test. A blood test will help the doctor in
  detecting if there is any hormonal imbalance or a
  vitamin or mineral deficiency. The diagnosis of
  canker sore will help in determining the suitable
  treatment.

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Treatments

• Usually, symptoms of canker sore often disappear
  on its own in one or two weeks and there is no
  requirement of a medical treatment. Treatment of
  canker sore may include 
• Brush and floss the teeth regularly to prevent
  the risk of developing bacterial infection.
• Avoid sore, acidic, and spicy food, which may
  trigger the irritation in your mouth.
• Eat fruits and vegetables to keep your digestive
  system healthy.
• Use antimicrobial mouthwash after brushing. It
  will kill bacteria in your mouth.
• Apply doctor recommended ulcer gel on the
  affected areas.
• Have ice-cream or yogurt to cool down the
  inflammation due ulcers.

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