MOUTH SORES

Ulcers are produced after a few days of fever. They occur inside the lips or the mouth.

Symptoms

A swelling with blister. If this bursts a little liquid comes out and forms an ulcer or scab inside the lips or mouth and it may hurt.

Causes

Are viral infections of the benign herpes type, and they normally disappears after 8 or 15 days. Blisters  are also formed because of fever caused by an infection.


The most common types of bacteria and viruses that may cause a sore throat include:

• the rhinovirus, coronavirus and parainfluenza viruses, which normally cause the common cold – these are responsible for a quarter of all sore throats
• different types of streptococcal bacteria – group A streptococcal bacteria cause 10% of sore throats in adults and nearly a third of sore throats in children, with groups C and G also thought to be a cause of sore throats

Other bacteria and viruses each tend to be responsible for less than 5% of sore throats. These include:

• types A and B of the flu virus
• adenovirus – which can also cause conjunctivitis, an infection in the eye
• herpes simplex virus type 1 – which normally causes cold sores
• the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – which normally causes glandular fever

There are many other, rarer, bacteria and viruses that are each responsible for less than 1% of sore throats.

Treatment

Rinse mouth with aloe vera extract several times a day. Also use a jojoba ointment for lips.

• avoid food or drink that is too hot, as this could irritate the throat
• eat cool, soft food and drink cool or warm liquids
• adults and older children can suck lozenges, hard sweets, ice cubes or ice lollies
• avoid smoking and smoky environments
• regularly gargling with a mouthwash of warm, salty water may help reduce swelling or pain
• drink enough fluids, especially if you have a fever

Supplements

Aloe vera extract

Alo vera with propolis toothpaste

Supplement for children

Vitamin A, C, E.

Minerals – zinc , germanium.