What fruits are good to eat for oral ulcers?

Written by Fang Xiao
Dentistry
Updated on May 31, 2025
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If you have mouth ulcers, you should eat more apples, pears, watermelon, dragon fruit, cherry tomatoes, and kiwifruit. These are rich in vitamin C and complex B vitamins, which can effectively promote the healing of ulcers. This is because they can promote the synthesis of collagen, allowing the ulcer surface to heal quickly. Additionally, it is beneficial to consume more fibrous foods, such as green vegetables, leeks, and celery, to supplement dietary fibers and vitamins needed by the oral cavity. This can help in the recovery from mouth ulcers and also prevent frequent occurrences. It is advisable to avoid spicy and stimulating foods, consume fewer tropical fruits like lychee and longan, avoid staying up late, and maintain regular bowel movements.

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How to treat baby's oral ulcers

Babies with oral ulcers definitely need active treatment. There are many common causes of oral ulcers. If it is caused by viral infection and accompanied by fever, children should be given some antiviral medications. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, fever-reducing medications should be administered. Additionally, local ulcers can be treated by applying some mucosal protectants to promote the healing of the ulcers. At the same time, administering some compound B-group vitamins to the child is also very important for the repair of oral ulcers. Furthermore, it is important to strengthen the adjustment of the child's dietary structure. Ensure a diet rich in a variety of vitamins from fruits and vegetables. If the child's oral ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics should be used under the guidance of a hospital doctor. Local oral ulcers should still be treated with mucosal protectants and healing agents. Meanwhile, timely supplementation of B-group vitamins is necessary.

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How to deal with recurrent oral ulcers due to stomach fire?

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How should oral ulcers be treated to get better?

A very obvious symptom of oral ulcers is pain, which severely affects the patient's life, especially when abstaining from spicy foods. So how should oral ulcers be treated? First, the principle is to use local anti-inflammatory treatments to relieve oral pain and promote the healing of the ulcers. Generally speaking, the acute phase can be quite painful. Local medication can be used, including some pain relief medications. These can be appropriately applied to the ulcer site and reapply twice to achieve temporary pain relief. Generally, we can eat more fruits and vegetables and appropriately supplement water to keep bowel movements smooth and the mouth moisturized. Avoid excessive fatigue, strengthen physical exercises to enhance immunity, and locally use pain relief and anti-inflammatory medications. Some powders that can be applied to the ulcer site also promote healing. For those with recurrent systemic episodes, medications that enhance resistance and appropriate supplements of vitamin C can be used. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How many days will it take for oral ulcers to heal?

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What should I do if I have mouth ulcers due to excessive stomach fire?

Mouth ulcers due to excessive stomach heat are primarily caused by improper diet. For this condition, one should consume more foods and fruits that reduce stomach heat, such as apples, pears, watermelon, and grapefruit, as well as vegetables like lettuce and celery to effectively regulate stomach heat and improve symptoms. It is crucial to drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, and avoid consuming foods that increase internal heat and irritant foods to prevent exacerbating the condition. One must also ensure adequate rest, avoid excessive fatigue, particularly staying up late, and spend time in the sun to increase calcium absorption.