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Health News of Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Source: The chronicle

Mouth blisters, causes and cures

In medical jargon, mouth blisters are termed as aphthous stomatitis. These blisters are ulcer-like in their formation and growth. Painfulness is one of the symptoms.

But there are blisters which are free from pain. Some of the painless sores may turn out to be cancerous. Thus, at the very outset, you need to rule out such an issue.

Ulcers which are commonly known as mouth blisters may vary in their kinds. The variation depends on frequency, size, shape and extent to which a particular growth has spread.

Irrespective of their cause and nature of formation, it is important that you are well aware of the symptomatic conditions.

Ultimately, it all boils down to embarking upon an effective mode of treatment. Thankfully, the ACA has grown a lot, making basic preventative care and treatment both convenient and affordable.

Conditions which are likely to occur

* Apart from conditions of pain, you may come across itching as well as burning sensation

* Together with painfulness, swelling is also likely

* Discomfort and pain may prevent you from opening your mouth properly

* Similarly in the course of speaking as well as chewing, you are likely to feel the pangs of discomfort

* Swallowing proves to be pretty painful

* Facial acnes, pimples are some of the other fallouts of aphthous stomatitis.

How you can treat aphthous stomatitis:

* Aphthous stomatitis is one such dermatological infection which can be reduced substantially by effective treatment over a period of one week.

* If it stays on and causes you a lot of pain, then you might consider using an anti-microbial mouthwash or rinsing solution.

* This infection can easily be treated with the help of ointments and certain medicated creams.

* An antihistamine or an antacid solution could help as well. Milk of magnesia is also recommended for treatments pertaining to aphthous stomatitis

* At home you could consider rinsing your mouth with a salt water solution.

* You could also treat your infection by rinsing with a baking powder solution

You could also treat your infection by having yogurt on a daily basis or putting a wet tea bag on your wound.