How ong does canker sores, a type of mouth ulcer persist?
Posted on September 6, 2010
I have a very painful sore/ulcer on the palate since 4 days. My doc says it was triggered by drug reaction -I had just prior to the outbreak. Applying TESS (Triamcinolone Acetonide) on the area, using chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash & having Rebamipide tabs for fast healing and Cefuroxime Axetil antibiotic tablet that has no effect on healing. Anyone suffered the same? What time it takes for remission? What blood test is necessary for ruling out other possibilities? Answer from experienced & proffessional pl.
September 6th, 2010 - 15:47
Canker sores typically take 8-10 days to heal. Those meds should reduce healing time by a few days.
I use over-the-counter Kanka for the pain when I get them.
Some medications cause them. I was treated with low-dose methotrexate for an ailment, and had them almost chronically until I stopped that med.
Good luck.
September 6th, 2010 - 15:47
While not a professional, I have battled with canker sores most of my life.
They can last from 2 days to a couple weeks. Brush your teeth after every meal and then gargle with salt water (.5 teaspoon table salt in .5 cup of water) will speed up healing.
I’ve not heard of a drug reaction causing them, if you don’t have them often you probably don’t need to worry about it, but to avoid them in the future here are some tips.
It all boils down to oral cleanliness and food and habits that can cause openings in your mouth.
If you chew on straws, pens or what ever stop. Also, sunflower seeds and popcorn can cause tiny nicks and cuts in you mouth and that’s how they start.
Brush twice a day and keep your toothbrush in a cup of peroxide (change peroxide weekly), have your teeth cleaned ever 6 months (tarter is a big source of bacteria, especially if it is below the gums).