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Canker sores also known as aphthous ulcer . These are small ulcers that usually occur on lips and tongue area. These are usually harmless but cause steep pain especially while eating and drinking. They can last for several weeks and even months. Some people are more prone to these ulcers as they get recurrent infection.

Symptoms

• Yellow or white-gray center with a well-defined red border
• Unbearable Pain while eating and drinking.

Diagnosis

Canker sore can be confused to other serious medical condition. Typically if you have a sore more than 10 days you should consult your doctor and get it checked.

• Physical examination
• Blood tests to rule out other possible problems

Root cause:

According to traditional Ayurvedic medicinal system canker sores occur in following conditions:

1. Nutritional deficiencies like Vitamin b12 etc
2. Ama - indigestion and toxins in the blood stream.

Treatment approach

So digestion plays a very important role in treating the sores and prevent recurrence. **You can get rid of canker sores ** if you life a healthy lifestyle and prevent constipation.

Physical activity helps in improving your digestion and helps in prevention of Canker Sores.

Treatment with Natural Ayurvedic herbs & home remedies

Here are some natural treatment methods for curing canker sores:

1. Apply Harad powder on the ulcers. This provides immediate relief from the pain. This is one of the most effective home remedy for curing canker sores which do not go away with any medicines.
2. Honey and Turmeric - 1 Tbsp honey and pinch of turmeric apply on the sore to heal it quickly.
3. Holy basil- Chew 4-5 tulsi leaves every morning and evening and drink water.
4. Eating tomato fruit cures canker sores from the root. It might hurt initially but eating tomato raw or in juice form helps in improving your digestive system and thus reduces chances of relapse.
5. Vitamin b12 supplements Vitamin b12 supplements have proved to be good
6. Maintain oral Hygiene chewing neem leaves in the morning would be helpful in preventing
7. Triphala to improve your digestive system you can eat triphala capsules or drink triphala powder mixed in water. It will help in detoxification

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(Recommended lifestyle changes) Do's and Dont's:

Do

• Drink lots of water
• Maintain oral hygiene.
• Other lifestyle tips

Dont

• Eat spicy food
• Avoid diet that is rich in saturated fats

Faqs (how, why, when)

Putting salt on canker sores good?
Putting salt is just going to hurt a lot and might make it worse. Better work on your digestive system

References and External links

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