How to treat patients with mouth ulcers

Reporter Wu Xueqin and correspondent Zhuang Qianxia and Lian Xue'e

Canker sores are a common disease of the oral mucosa, commonly known as "aphthous sores"
.
It is a superficial ulcer formed by the destruction of oral mucosal tissue due to various reasons, which tends to occur on the lips, cheeks, tongue edge or gums, etc.
, can be rice grains to soybean size, the shape is round or oval, the ulcer surface is concave, showing white or light yellow lesions, surrounding congestion, and accompanied by obvious pain, with "concave, red, white, pain" four characteristics
.

Zhuang Yun, a nurse in charge of Huian County Hospital in Fujian Province, introduced that mouth ulcers can be divided into three types, namely mild, severe and herpetiform recurrent aphthous ulcers, which usually heal on their own in about 7-10 days, but if they are stimulated again, they are also prone to repeated attacks
.
The etiology and pathogenesis of mouth ulcers are still unclear, but there are many causes, including trace element or vitamin deficiency (such as vitamin B12), lack of attention to oral hygiene, local trauma, irregular work and rest, poor eating habits (such as eating hot and spicy food), nervousness, poor digestive function, endocrine abnormalities, etc
.

Zhuang Yun said that there is currently no specific clinical treatment for mouth ulcers, mainly local anti-inflammatory, relieve oral pain, promote ulcer healing and other local treatments
.
In the acute stage, lidocaine gel, benzocaine gel and other painkillers can be applied to the ulcer surface to relieve pain; Or use gargles (chlorhexidine gargle, etc.
), sididine lozenges, etc.
, to play an anti-inflammatory effect; Watermelon cream, ice boron powder and other powders or recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel can also be applied to the ulcer surface to promote wound healing
.

In addition to drug treatment, food treatment is also very important, patients with mouth ulcers should consume a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits, such as spinach, celery, apples, kiwi, etc.
, and avoid eating foods that are easy to cause heat, such as lychee, laurel balls, mangoes, etc
.
Zhuang Yun recommends that patients with mouth ulcers can try the following dietary recipes:

Cabbage root soup: Chinese cabbage has a good repair effect on mouth ulcers, and the soup cooked with cabbage root can refine the nutrition and help the condition recover, and eating more cabbage root soup can also take in many nutrients
needed by the human body.

Mung bean soup: Mung beans have the effect
of clearing heat and detoxification, relieving heat and water, and detoxifying.
Most patients with mouth ulcers are caused by heat, drinking mung bean soup can help reduce stomach fire, and help
treat mouth ulcers.

Apple broth: Cut the apples into small cubes, put them in water and simmer for 15 minutes, add some rock sugar
.
Apples are rich in vitamins and pectin, which not only help people with mouth ulcers to replenish their vitamin needs, but also help repair wounds
.

Radish drink: white radish is good for stomach consumption, clear heat and vitality, chop white radish into crushed juice, add white sugar to taste appropriately, can be gargled or taken to promote ulcer healing
.

Radish fresh root juice: prepare white radish and fresh lotus root, wash the white radish and lotus root with water, mash it in a cleaning vessel, use disinfectant gauze to double layer the juice, take an appropriate amount several times a day in the mouth, swallow after a while
.

Green laxative tea: 10 grams of large green leaves, 5 grams of senna leaves, an appropriate amount of white sugar, brew tea together and drink
.
Big green leaf clear heart stomach cool blood heat, senna diarrhea laxative
.
Suitable for people with mouth sores and constipation
.

Zhuang Yun reminded that in ordinary life, it is necessary to cultivate good eating habits, minimize the consumption of too hard, sharp (such as fish bones, potato chips, shell seafood, etc.
) and overly hot foods, eat less spicy food, and prevent damage to the oral mucosa; In addition, it is necessary to replenish water in moderation, eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, keep stool smooth, pay attention to oral hygiene and cleanliness, brush teeth carefully in the morning and evening, and rinse your mouth after meals; Life and rest should be regular, avoid staying up late, excessive fatigue, ensure adequate sleep, combine work and rest, and relieve stress; Maintain an optimistic attitude, avoid negative emotions such as anxiety and tension, exercise appropriately, enhance self-immunity, and actively prevent the occurrence of
diseases.

Zhuang Yun, nurse in charge of Huian County Hospital in Fujian Province, operating room nurse, has been engaged in internal medicine and operating room nursing
.

China Food News(Version 03, December 09, 2022)

(Responsible editor: Zhou Yan)