Many people suffer from oral ulcers
Sometimes the area is small
but the pain is really “terrible”
Occasional oral ulcers
Not much impact on the body
But if it recurs for a long time
reported
Ms. Zhang from Wuhan suffered from repeated oral ulcers
Wait until it seriously affects eating and living before going to the hospital for examination
I was diagnosed with advanced tongue cancer
The doctor said
If the mouth ulcer does not heal for more than a month, you should see a doctor
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What is a recurrent oral ulcer?
What is oral cancer?
Does oral ulcers lead to oral cancer?
How to prevent?
Let’s take a look together↓↓
RAU
Recurrent oral ulcers
Recurrent oral ulcers (RAU) are chronic inflammatory ulcerative diseases of the oral mucosa. The typical symptoms are single or multiple painful erosions or ulcers recurring on the lips, tongue tip, tongue edge, cheeks, etc. Because RAU has the characteristics of recurrent, spontaneous burning pain and exacerbation of irritant pain, it will have a great impact on daily work and life.
There are many etiologies of recurrent oral ulcers
but the specific mechanism is not clear
The main ones are as follows
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Although most oral ulcers are self-limiting and recover within 1-2 weeks, the middle-aged and elderly people are stubborn and unhealed for a long time. Ulcers should be especially vigilant of the possibility of cancer, and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
Particular attention should be paid to traumatic oral ulcers. Traumatic oral ulcers may also become cancerous over time due to frequent stimulation by chewing, cheek biting, and denture appliances.
What about recurring mouth sores?
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01Use watermelon cream or ulcer patches
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02 Oral ulcers Dietary considerations
with Soft, easy to digest, lightmainlyeat more fresh vegetables and fruitsavoid too much sour, spicy or fried food< /span>Avoid tobacco, alcohol, coffee and stimulant drinksPrevent the oral mucosa from being damaged by the outside worldPoint
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B vitamins
Studies have shown that the occurrence of oral ulcers is closely related to the lack of vitamin B. Under the combined action of a variety of B vitamins, it can accelerate the metabolism of the body, protect the sebaceous glands and mucosal tissue, and promote mucosal repair and regeneration, inhibit the continued development of inflammation, and make ulcers heal faster.
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zinc
zinc can promote cellular Immunity, accelerates the process of cell division to promote wound healing. Zinc deficiency often has different degrees of immune function deficiency or inhibition, inhibiting the repair process of local tissue damage, reducing the instability of cell membranes, and inhibiting the damage to cell repair caused by peroxidative stress injury . Source:Run Run Shaw Hospital Nutrition Department
Dietary fiber
There is also a certain relationship between oral ulcers and constipation, bad breath, etc. You can eat more water-soluble meals daily Foods with high fiber content can improve gastrointestinal motility and maintain smooth stool. Drinking plenty of water can soften stools so that they can be excreted and prevent ulcers. Source: Run Run Shaw Hospital Nutrition Department
Points
The following also helpprevent mouth ulcers Relapse
NO.1
In addition to getting B vitamins and zinc from daily diet Elements, we can also take vitamin B tablets and zinc to supplement;
The effect of complex vitamin B tablets is obviously better than taking single vitamin B (such as vitamin B2, vitamin B12, etc.).
NO.2
Keep your mouth clean, regular oral examinations, maintain a healthy oral environment, and enhance resistance.
NO.3
Adjust stress and work and rest regularly.
Mood fluctuations, long-term depression, and poor sleep quality may increase the risk of oral ulcers, so it is also important to maintain a good attitude.
NO.4
Appropriately strengthen physical exercise to improve immunity.
Oral cancer is the most common head and neck malignant tumor. Pharyngeal cancer, jaw cancer, tongue root cancer, mouth floor cancer, lip cancer, etc.
In 2020, there will be 177,000 oral cancer deaths worldwide. The 5-year survival rate of oral cancer patients in my country is 50%, and the 5-year survival rate of patients with early-stage oral cancer is 84%. The 5-year survival rate is only 20%.
Oral cancer seriously affects the normal diet of patients, resulting in anemia, malnutrition, etc. The removal of cancerous tissue requires major surgery, which affects the quality of life of patients.
Symptoms of oral cancer
In the following situations, seek medical attention actively
The same single oral ulcer does not heal for more than a month:
Severe recurrent oral ulcers or cancerous ulcers need to be alerted;
Combined with genital ulcers, eye hyperemia, photophobia and lacrimation, skin erythema:
Be careful of “Behcet’s disease” (rheumatic system disease) );
Pale mouth ulcers, accompanied by pale fundus mucosa and sunken nails:
Recurrent ulcers due to anemia need to be considered;
Oral ulcers with recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea:< /p>
Ulcers caused by digestive diseases need to be considered.
Long-term unhealed ulcers do not necessarily mean oral cancer. Doctors need medical imaging and tissue biopsy to make a comprehensive judgment.
What factors are associated with oral cancer?
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genetic factors< /p>
In younger patients, collateral blood relatives or parents with oral cancer are more likely to have oral cancer, which may be related to genetic factors at the gene level, and may also be related to long-term family eating habits, such as Likes to eat hot food, spicy food, etc.
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bad habits
Smokers and alcohol drinkers for more than 10 years are more likely to develop oral cancer.
3
dietary factors
The risk of oral cancer among people who chew betel nut is 7 times that of those who do not chew betel nut! Eating red meat every day, long-term lack of vitamin A, vitamin B, iron, zinc, etc. The risk is high for those who consume trace elements, while the risk is low for those who consume seafood and dairy products.
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Oral Hygiene
Tooth loss, wearing dentures, etc. can increase the risk; Long-term mucosal irritation such as tooth roots may increase the risk of oral cancer.
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