What to do for ulcers in the mouth and on the tongue?

Written by Fang Xiao
Dentistry
Updated on March 12, 2025
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Tongue ulcers are a type of mouth ulcer. They are similar to other ulcers in that they are self-limiting and recurrent. Tongue ulcers are often caused by mental stress, so it is important to reduce stress between outbreaks. Rinsing with warm salt water and keeping the mouth moist can help alleviate symptoms.

Before and after the menstrual period, it is important to rest and relieve stress. Eating lighter food can help the ulcers heal. If the ulcers are caused by poorly fitting dentures and are persistent, it is advised to visit the dental department at a formal hospital to exclude precancerous lesions.

After developing mouth ulcers, it is advisable to supplement with vitamins and trace elements, maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, eat fresh vegetables and fruits, keep a joyful mood, engage in physical exercise, and strengthen immunity.

If the ulcer is localized, applying recombinant bovine alkaline cell growth factor can promote the healing of the ulcer.

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Can I eat donkey-hide gelatin if I often have oral ulcers?

Patients who frequently suffer from oral ulcers are advised to consume less donkey-hide gelatin and avoid consuming it in large quantities. This is because excessive consumption of donkey-hide gelatin may lead to "internal heat" in some patients, which can exacerbate the condition of oral ulcers. If the donkey-hide gelatin is part of some traditional Chinese medicine formulas, it is generally safe to consume, and patients need not worry too much. However, patients who often suffer from oral ulcers must seek timely medical consultation to diagnose what causes their ulcers, as other systemic diseases can also cause ulcers. Therefore, it is advisable for patients to identify the cause early and formulate a specific treatment plan. If the occurrence of oral ulcers is occasional and mild, patients need not be overly concerned; topical anti-ulcer medication can be used and can be very effective in treatment.

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What to do for ulcers in the mouth and on the tongue?

Tongue ulcers are a type of mouth ulcer. They are similar to other ulcers in that they are self-limiting and recurrent. Tongue ulcers are often caused by mental stress, so it is important to reduce stress between outbreaks. Rinsing with warm salt water and keeping the mouth moist can help alleviate symptoms. Before and after the menstrual period, it is important to rest and relieve stress. Eating lighter food can help the ulcers heal. If the ulcers are caused by poorly fitting dentures and are persistent, it is advised to visit the dental department at a formal hospital to exclude precancerous lesions. After developing mouth ulcers, it is advisable to supplement with vitamins and trace elements, maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, eat fresh vegetables and fruits, keep a joyful mood, engage in physical exercise, and strengthen immunity. If the ulcer is localized, applying recombinant bovine alkaline cell growth factor can promote the healing of the ulcer.

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Does frequent mouth ulcers indicate a zinc deficiency?

Oral ulcers are a common and frequently occurring disease, with many causes. A lack of trace elements, such as zinc, is also a factor in their development. In addition to this, the causes of oral ulcers include genetic factors, immune factors, infectious factors, and deficiencies in nutrients such as vitamin B2 and iron among other trace elements, all of which can lead to the occurrence of oral ulcers. Apart from comprehensive treatment, it is important to pay close attention to our diet regularly, supplementing vitamins and trace elements, for instance by eating more fruits and vegetables, and increasing intake of eggs and lean meat to replenish trace elements, thus preventing the recurrence of oral ulcers.

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What are oral ulcers like?

Oral ulcers refer to localized lesions occurring on the oral mucous membranes, such as the inner cheeks, the underside of the tongue, and the mucous membrane of the tongue. There are various causes of oral ulcers. Commonly seen causes in clinical practice include repeated dental calculus, irritation from dental caries, prolonged intake of spicy foods, gastrointestinal dysfunction, acid reflux irritation, and endocrine disorders. Nutritional deficiencies due to selective eating can also lead to such mucosal lesions. Upon examination, scattered, isolated, crater-like ulcers can be found in any part of the oral cavity. The pain is significant in the affected areas, and bloody secretions may be observed when pressed. For treatment, patients are initially advised to use watermelon frost spray for external application, which has been found to be effective. Additionally, maintaining a bland diet, abstaining from smoking and alcohol, avoiding spicy foods, and controlling acid reflux with regular meals can gradually lead to improvement. (Note: The use of medications should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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

A high level of stomach fire in the body and recurring mouth ulcers are primarily caused by our preference for spicy, dry, irritating, and heat-inducing foods, which increase stomach fire. It may also be due to emotional distress where liver stagnation turns into fire, significantly affecting stomach fire. In our daily lives, we need to make adjustments. Our diet should be lighter, and we should avoid foods that can aggravate stomach fire, opting instead for foods that can clear heat and reduce fire. We can drink more mung bean porridge and chrysanthemum tea or use Chinese patent medicines like Huanglian Shangqing Pills to clear the stomach fire. It is also important to maintain a calm and joyful mood, avoiding anger and rage. (Use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)