Are oral ulcers really just caused by "getting angry"? How to prevent oral ulcers in autumn?

Late autumn has arrived, the weather is dry and it is easy to get angry

Autumn is also the peak season for oral ulcers.

Everyone's life

The probability of developing oral ulcers is almost 100%

This is much more likely than meeting true love.

The most important thing is

It can be called a "troublesome little demon" and often pesters people (recurring)

What's even more terrifying is

Medical research shows that:

30%-48% of patients with oral ulcers also have digestive tract diseases

That is to say, when you suffer from oral ulcers

I also suffered from bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and bad breath.

Mouth ulcers

Commonly known as "mouth sores", it is a common ulcerative injury disease that occurs in the oral mucosa. It is more common in the inner side of the lips, tongue, tongue ventral surface, buccal mucosa, vestibule groove, soft palate and other parts. The mucosa in these parts lacks a keratinized layer or has poor keratinization. Oral ulcers are extremely painful when they occur, with obvious local burning pain. In severe cases, they can affect eating and speaking, causing great inconvenience to daily life; they can be complicated by systemic symptoms such as bad breath, chronic pharyngitis, constipation, headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, irritability, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.

At present, the medical community has not yet reached a consensus on the pathogenesis of spontaneous oral ulcers, but it is certain that people with the following habits are more likely to suffer from oral ulcers.

1. Overwork and staying up late

2. Like to eat spicy food

3. Being controlled by anxiety

4. Ignoring oral "trauma"

5. Smoking and drinking

According to statistics, about 40% of the population has suffered from oral ulcers.

Many people suffer from oral ulcers, which recur over the years.

Oral ulcers are not caused by "getting angry"! !

Several reasons for recurring oral ulcers

No. 1 Genetic factors

If both parents suffer from recurrent oral ulcers, about 80% to 90% of their children will suffer from the disease. If one parent has the disease, about 60% of their children will suffer from the disease.

NO.2 Endocrine changes

Some female patients often have oral ulcers during menstruation, which may be related to the decrease of estrogen in the body. Some women will have oral ulcers during menstruation or before and after menstruation. Medication can only temporarily relieve them. They will reappear during the next menstruation, and the pain is unbearable. At the same time, they are often accompanied by dry mouth, irritability, irritability and dry stool.

Clinical studies have found that oral ulcers during menstruation are mainly caused by increased progesterone levels and decreased estrogen (progesterone, etc.) levels in the body.

3. Mental Factors

Some patients develop the disease when they are under mental stress, mood swings, or have poor sleep, which may be related to autonomic dysfunction.

NO.4 Digestive system diseases and functional disorders

Patients with systemic diseases are prone to oral ulcers, which are mainly caused by affecting the immune system. Oral ulcers are related to gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, hepatitis, etc.

Studies have shown that 30%-48% of patients with oral ulcers have digestive tract diseases, such as abdominal distension, diarrhea or constipation, and more than 9% of them have digestive tract ulcers.

Dentists remind: Most oral ulcers can heal on their own within 7 to 15 days, but if they occur frequently, do not heal for a long time, and the ulcer area is larger than the size of a soybean, do not take "reducing fire" medicine on your own, and seek medical attention in time. This may be related to immune diseases, infection or a combination of factors.

How to prevent oral ulcers in autumn

1. Strengthen physical exercise to improve the body's resistance to disease, especially focusing on benefiting the lungs and moistening dryness.

2. Maintain an optimistic attitude and avoid anxiety.

3. Pay attention to the regularity of daily life, avoid excessive fatigue, ensure adequate sleep and improve sleep quality.

4. Ensure a balanced diet and maintain regular eating habits. Avoid spicy, fatty, sweet, greasy and other stimulating foods to avoid damaging the spleen and stomach.

5. Maintain oral hygiene. In addition to brushing your teeth correctly every morning and evening, you should also rinse your mouth after each meal or use dental floss to clean between teeth.

6. Prevention is the right way to prevent oral ulcers. Develop a habit of going to an oral medical institution for a periodontal checkup every three months or six months. This will help prevent oral ulcers and also help early detection and treatment of oral problems.

Rumor debunked: Oral ulcers are contagious and can turn into cancer?

● Are oral ulcers contagious? What should I do if they are transmitted to my family members during meals or kissing?

It is not contagious. If it is a cold sore that grows on the outside, it is contagious, so kissing will not be contagious, but you will feel severe pain.

● Are oral ulcers a precursor to oral cancer?

In fact, in rare cases, oral ulcers may be a "signal" of malignant disease. But the claim that oral ulcers can turn into cancer is overstated.

Dentists remind: Oral ulcers are not a minor problem. If they are not effectively treated for a long time, the ulcer surface will gradually grow larger. Among patients with recurrent oral ulcers, about 25% of patients will develop lichen planus and 7% will develop Behcet's disease. In summary, oral ulcers can easily lead to other diseases. To prevent oral ulcers, you should insist on going to an oral medical institution for a periodontal examination every 3 months or 6 months.