WHAT IS Apthae?
Roundish pearl-colored specks or flakes in the mouth, on the lips, etc., terminating in white sloughs. They are commonly characteristic of thrush. Despite being a very small lesion is usually painful.
CAUSES
No one knows exactly what causes ulcer. Apparently the character of a nervous person contributes to their development.
They can also be caused by lesions in the mouth, infections, even the genetic factor favors its appearance.
SYMPTOMS
The pain that causes thrush is the main symptom, and usually extends beyond the affected area. In young children who suffer, it is common to eat and who do not want to be shown irritable. A thrush may last between 7 and 10 days.
RISK FACTORS
PREVENTION
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The treatment is basically pain relief until the thrush is cured by itself. Some local anesthetics away the pain, but also reduces the sense of taste.
While this is a thrush should follow a soft diet, avoid acidic foods, very cold or very hot in order not to further irritate the affected area.
There are some home remedies that help in some cases but in others the pain worse. The biggest are:
* Rinse your mouth with one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide dissolved in water.
* Apply baking soda in the lesion.
Where aphthae appearing in a recurring, after taking any medication, or if it does not disappear after 15 days consult your doctor.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
PROGNOSIS
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