If you begin to feel a discomfort on the palate, near the gums or inside the cheek do not neglect it, it could be a mouth disease. One person in five seems to suffer from it; a common problem then, but do we know its origin?
These small sores, also called stomatitis, in rare cases can even reach two centimeters in diameter; they are inflammations that occur at the level of the mucous membranes, similar to small dots or white circles, a species of pustoline that bothers and causes pain.
Most appear on their own, although small groups may develop, in some cases accompanied by mild fever, drowsiness and fatigue .
In addition to the points already indicated, canker sores can also appear in the throat, on the lips or on the tongue, even on the genital organs.
These small ulcers are not contagious, although there is a tendency to pass them genetically, and we realize that they are about to form because an inflammation appears in the affected area. They usually vanish in one, at most two weeks.
The causes of the formation of mouth ulcers
Among the alleged main causes leading to the appearance of a mouth in the mouth there may be:
- a poorly balanced diet lacking vitamin B12, iron, folic acid; it has been seen that even certain foods, such as walnuts, pineapples, spices, gluten or dairy products can promote the appearance;
- a period of severe stress, fatigue or emotional trauma;
- immune system disorders or genetic factors;
- intestinal imbalances;
- injuries caused by the use of a toothbrush, for example, or dental equipment;
- young age or adolescent age and female sex (menstrual period, hormonal factors) determine a greater probability in the development of the afta.
Natural remedies for mouth sores
To overcome the pain and make the mouth ulcers disappear first, here are some tips and a natural remedy .
Supply
Take care of your diet, check what you eat: avoid spicy, overly acidic, too cold or too hot foods for a while. Also eliminate alcohol, obviously if you also smoke cigarettes.
Increase the dose of fruit and vegetables, of foods containing B vitamins, iron, vitamin C and folic acid. Go ahead then to legumes and whole grains .
Tea tree oil
Drop a drop of malaleuca essential oil, otherwise called tea tree oil, on one side of the cotton bud and massage gently locally. Repeat morning and evening. You can drink or eat half an hour after treatment.
Aloe vera .
Apply the aloe vera gel that comes out of the leaves directly on the affected part. You can drink or eat half an hour after treatment.
Live milk ferments
Taken as supplements or in yogurt, live lactic ferments lend a hand to the intestine, whose malfunction can cause the appearance of mouth ulcers.
Propolis
Use cold-pressed propolis, the ideal would be to keep it in the mouth for a couple of minutes and then swallow, repeat morning and evening.
Salt or baking soda
Apply a little sea salt or a little baking soda on the injured part for a couple of minutes.
Garlic
Rub a piece of garlic cut in two on the affected part, garlic has a strong antiviral function .
Attention : Mouth ulcers with fever blisters are not to be confused, as they are contagious sores caused by the herpes simplex virus which are usually found around the lips.
