DocWolfe said:ulcars are caused by regurgitated stomach acid or something
Wikipedia said:The exact cause of mouth ulcers is unknown, but in some cases they are thought to be caused by an overreaction by the body's own immune system. Factors that appear to provoke them include stress, fatigue, illness, injury from accidental biting, hormonal changes, menstruation, sudden weight loss, food allergies and deficiencies in vitamin B12, iron and folic acid. Some drugs, such as nicorandil, have been linked with mouth ulcers.
Mouth ulcers are thought to form when the body becomes aware of and attacks chemicals which it does not recognize. The presence of the unrecognized molecules garners a reaction by the lymphocytes, which trigger a reaction that causes the damage of a mouth ulcer.
Trauma to the mouth is a common cause of mouth ulcers. Physical trauma, such as toothbrush abrasion, poking with sharp food, accidental biting (this can be particularly common with sharp canine teeth), or dental braces can cause mouth ulcers by breaking the mucous membrane. Other factors, such as chemical irritants or thermal injury, may also lead to the development of ulcers. However in many cases, the precise cause is unknown.
A common cause of ulcers is gluten intolerance, in which case consumption of wheat, rye, or barley can result in chronic mouth ulcers. If gluten intolerance is the cause, prevention means taking most breads, pastas, cakes, pies, cookies, scones, biscuits, beers etc. out of the diet and substituting gluten-free varieties where available. Artificial sugars, such as those found in diet cola and sugarless gum, have been reported as causes of mouth ulcers as well. They can also be linked to an increased intake of acids such as ascorbic acid (one form of Vitamin C) or citric acid. In this case the sores disappear after intake decreases (for example, by substituting ascorbate salts for ascorbic acid).
Repeat episodes of mouth ulcers can be indicative of an immunodeficiency, signalling low levels of immunoglobulin in the mucous membrane of the mouth. Chemotherapy is a common cause of mouth ulcers. Mouth ulcers may also be symptoms or complications of several diseases listed in the following section. The treatment depends on the believed cause.
Wikipedia said:* Gently clean the mouth ulcers by roughening with a toothbrush; when clean, apply antiseptic.
* Swab the mouth ulcers with sea-buckthorn fruit oil or hydrogen peroxide.
* Rinse the mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash (e.g. Listerine), which can relieve pain for a few hours.[citation needed]
* Apply a portion of a Listerine Pocket Pack strip to the sore, this dries the sore up and relieves pain. [citation needed]
* Pouring salt directly on the ulcer can prove effective,[citation needed] however this can be extremely painful and can scar. Avoiding pressure on the ulcer after applying the salt may minimize the pain.[citation needed]
* Apply glyoxide directly to the ulcers and swish around mouth.
* Rinse the mouth with salt water—1 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water (a.k.a. a saline solution).
* Take Lysine-L supplements.
* Rinse mouth and especially the affected area with sage tea 3 times a day. The improvement can be seen as early as within 24 hours.[citation needed]
* Paint half-strength gentian violet solution on the ulcer.[3]
* Gargle a mouthful of warm vinegar with a half-tablespoon of salt for about 30 seconds, 3 times per day; this may be extremely painful, but healing can be seen in as early as 2 days.[citation needed]
* Apply oil of cloves using a cotton swab or Q-tip. This is initially very painful, but will result in a period of time where the affected area is quite numb, allowing painless chewing or talking.[citation needed]
* Some have applied anise directly on the ulcer.
* Hold an asprin tablet against the ulcer until the asprin begins to dissolve away.
* Hold moderately concentrated alcohol in the mouth over the area of the ulcer, presumably because of alcohol's diuretic effect (and, likewise, the more concentrated, the more diuretic), although there is no direct evidence to support this.
Antacid techniques suggested include the following:
* Swab the ulcers with Milk of Magnesia. [citation needed]
* Apply powdered alum directly to the ulcers—available in the spice aisle at grocery [citation needed]stores; this can be very painful, but is proven to work.[citation needed]
* Make a paste of baking soda and water; apply directly to the ulcers.[citation needed]
* Make a paste of crushed Tums (antacid) and water—apply directly to the ulcers.[citation needed]
* Rinse the mouth with a baking soda-water mix—1 teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water.[citation needed]
* Avoid acidic foods such as tomato, citrus, soft drinks, and vinaigrette salad dressings.[citation needed]
* Make a mix of half Mylanta and half Benadryl and hold in the mouth for up to three minutes.[citation needed]
Rinse the mouth with salt water—1 teaspoon of salt dissolved in 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water (a.k.a. a saline solution).
Dukat said:Pussies!!!!1![]()
Everyone knows hard nuts use undiluted salt
interesting quote though Docwolfe, I didnt realise you could get mouth ulsers from stabbing yourself with a sharpend piece of celerygood to know!
Bugz said:Celery is blatantly a name for something alot more body-like![]()
lol i never thought i woulda heard u say that mikeMikah75 said:i just lay there