We all have had this feeling. You are biting into a nacho chip and suddenly, ouch! You open you mouth and suddenly see a few yellowish bumps on your tongue.
This is nothing to panic about. Chances are it is just a canker sore, just! Canker sores are small, little ulcers that can form in the mouth. They are quite common on the tongue and insides of cheeks. Canker sores can be painful but they are not harmful or contagious. They can make eating a bit trick but usually go away on their own in about a week’s time.
Canker sores are quite common but despite this no one really knows what causes them. They just seem to appear from time to time to cause problems. There are some conditions however that do seem to bring canker sores about in some people.
Genetics is one possibility. Some people are just genetically more likely to develop canker sores. If members of you family seem prone to these then you likely have a good chance of having some serious bouts with them yourself.
Fatigue seems to bring about canker sores in some people. If you want to avoid the mouth pain and inconvenience of these then be sure to get plenty of rest.
Stress has also been liked to canker sores. To avoid adding this to an already stressful life style practice distressing techniques. Deep breathing, exercise and yoga are all very healthy ways to relax the body.
Those that have a poor immune system are much more likely to develop canker sores. Follow your doctor’s advice and try to maintain a healthy life style.
For those that undergo Chemotherapy, canker sores seem quite common.
There isn’t much you can do until the treatment has finished. Just use ice to sooth or anything else your doctor may recommend.
Biting the lips or cheeks can bring about canker sores. This is a nervous habit brought on for any number of reasons. Biting into sharp hard foods can also cause canker sores. Finally dental or orthodontic equipment constantly rubbing on the inside of the mouth can cause these sores to emerge.
There is no cure for canker sores but there are several treatments to help bring relief. One thing you could try is to mix hydrogen peroxide with water. Usually about half and half of each. Use this as a mouth rinse about 3 times a day. It helps relieve the sting of the sores and can even speed up the healing process. If you already use a mouth rinse than make sure it is ant-microbial.
While your canker sore is healing, try to avoid eating hard or very crunchy foods. These can poke into the sore and create a great deal of pain. They can also irritate the sore further and cause it to become worse.
You should also avoid eating any spicy foods or drinking anything highly acidic. The acid in these items burn the sores and makes them even more painful. They can again cause them to become worse and slow the healing process.
Using ice to sooth canker sores is quite effective. The coldness from the ice helps take the sting away. It can also reduce the swelling.
If the canker sores are a result of chemotherapy, the best thing is to consult your doctor or dentist. They may be able to prescribe something to help them heal.
Canker sores are usually nothing to panic about. However, if they don’t seem to be getting any better then a trip to the doctor or dentist may be needed. If your canker sores are still hurting after about too weeks then making an appointment would be a good idea.
If your canker sore is more than one centimeter then you should have it looked at by a doctor or dentist. This could be a sign of something more severe.
If you have a continual high fever with the canker sores then definitely see your doctor. There is likely something else that is the cause.
Finally, if the pain is unbearable or you have trouble even drinking, then you should get medical attention. This could be a sign of infection or something more serious.
Canker sores are usually nothing to worry about. They are painful and irritating but go away on their own in a relatively short space of time. No one really knows the causes but they have been liked to certain things like stress and tiredness. There is also really no cure but there are treatments that can ease the pain and speed the healing process. Sometimes although rarely medical attention is needed. This is usually a sign that there is something else more serious linked to the canker sore. However, the vast majority of the time they disappear on their own.
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