Mouth Ulcers :(

[Ellowyne]

Hello, I hope everyone is well 🙂

Just a quick question really...I have got this really Big Mouth Ulcer, had it a few days now! I have not had a Mouth ulcer ever before, it does'nt hurt too much and I have been putting Bonjela on it for the past 2 days...No improvment!!...I just wondered if anyone her had problems with Mouth ulcers?...I would welcome any suggestions to get rid of the horrible thing!!

Also, with Diabetes, are Mouth Ulcers a worry?...How long should I give it before I consult my GP?

Thank you In advance!!...Ellowyne x

 

[Northerner]

Hi Ellowyne, if you haven't had a problem with them before and this one is clearly bothering you I would make an appointment now, if only to put your mind at ease. It might be worth calling NHS Direct to see what they say. 🙂

 

[Ellowyne]

Thank you Northerner! 🙂

I will give it another day, and if no improvement I will do just that! Thank you!! 🙂

 

[newbs]

I swear by Anbesol liquid, it clears up ulcers quite quickly compared to the gels. You can get it from most chemists.

 

[ukjohn]

Hi Ellowyn

It was ulcers on my tongue that got me diagnosed with diabetes. I still get a small ulcer on my tongue every couple of months, but I put some Bonjela on it before going to bed and it is gone within 24 hours. Hope you can get yours cleared up soon, I know the can be quite painful.

 

[shiv]

Hey, yep I get them pretty often - especially when I am feeling run down. They run in my family, so I've never connected them to having diabetes.

Anbesol is good for pain relief!

 

[Natalie123]

I get them often too - I have two at the moment, annoying things! I use Oraldene (hexetidine I think) mouthwash - you can get it from pharmacies and even from Tesco. It totally numbs everything aswell as treating it quickly, the only downside is that everything tastes bad for quite a few hours after (I use it before bed so I don't have to put up with the taste!!)

 

[Caroline Wilson]

I find Boots own make ulcer treatment works quite well, but agree if no improvement soo, get medical help. Not sure who is best to help, doctor or dentist. I know it is a bit belts and braces to suggest both, but worth it to stop pain.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

First thing I'd do would be to change my toothbrush. I don't get mouth ulcers that often, but if I've had one hanging around for a few days it's often a sign that my toothbrush is a bit past it and getting a shiny new one (along with Anbesol etc) usually does the trick.

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