SHAT DUDE YOU HAVE ULCERS :O
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Non-prescription treatments
Vitamin B12 has been found to be effective in treating recurrent aphthous ulcers. It works regardless of whether there is a vitamine deficiency present.[15]
Anaesthetic mouthwashes containing benzydamine hydrochloride have not been shown to reduce the number of new ulcers or significantly reduce pain,[16] and evidence supporting the use of other topical anaesthetics is very limited though some individuals may find them effective.[17] In general their role is limited; their duration of effectiveness is generally short and does not provide pain control throughout the day; the medications may cause complications in children. [18]
Suggestions to reduce the pain caused by an ulcer include: avoiding spicy food, rinsing with salt water or over-the-counter mouthwashes, proper oral hygiene and non-prescription local anesthetics.[19] Active ingredients in the latter generally include benzocaine,[20] benzydamine or choline salicylate.[21]
Evidence is limited for the use of antimicrobial mouthwashes but suggests that they may reduce the painfulness and duration of ulcers and increase the number of days between ulcerations, without reducing the number of new ulcers.[22]
Liquorice root extract may help heal or reduce the growth of aphthous ulcers if applied early on and is available in over-the-counter patches.[23]
[edit]Prescription treatments
Corticosteroid preparations containing hydrocortisone hemisuccinate or triamcinolone acetonide to control symptoms are effective in treating severe aphthous ulcers. [17][24][25]
Multiple ulcers may be treated with an antiviral medication. The application of silver nitrate will cauterize the sore; a single treatment reduces pain but does not affect healing time.[26] though in children it can cause tooth discoloration if the teeth are still developing.[19] The use of tetracycline is controversial, as is treatment with levamisole, colchicine, gamma-globulin, dapsone, estrogen replacement and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.[20]
Severe outbreaks are sometimes treated with a corticosteroid such as prednisone and anti-viral medications such as acyclovir. Prednisone can help, but can have some serious side effects which should also be considered. Some sufferers find the anti-viral medications to be ineffective.[citation needed]
