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Few sensations are as bad as the pain that stays in our mouth for several days, making it difficult for us to eat and even to speak in some situations. But how to cure us of the famous thrush ? Why do they arise, after all? Are there any ways to prevent them from appearing? In today’s text we will address all the questions related to this topic so that you can answer all your doubts. So, if you are curious to know more about the subject, just keep reading!
What is a cold sore
First of all, it is important to understand what a cold sore is, in fact. In definition, cold sore is a type of lesion that can be found in different parts of the mouth, such as the inside of the cheeks, the throat, the gums or even the tongue. They are characterized by a white and moist covering , which usually causes a lot of pain when it is touched or when the mouth makes some movement in that region.
When such a wound appears in our mouth, our greatest wish is always that it will go away as quickly as possible. This, in fact, occurs with most thrush, which lasts a maximum of two weeks. However, in some more serious cases, some types of cold sore can persist in a person’s mouth for up to more than a month.
It is important to note that canker sores have nothing to do with the sores caused by the herpes virus , which is a totally different disease, which has other causes, other symptoms and other types of treatment.
Causes of canker sores
Talking about the causes of cold sore can be a complicated matter. That’s because the medical community has never come to a certain agreement on what really causes this problem. Even so, it is a fact that some factors contribute to their emergence more easily. Some of them:
- Strokes in the mouth
- Bruised due to accidents when brushing or flossing
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Low immunity
- Inflammatory diseases of the digestive system
- Emotional instability
How to treat a cold sore?
It is very common to see people looking for miracle cures for a cold sore to be cured quickly. The use of salt or sodium bicarbonate on top of canker sores are just a few examples of measures that people usually take and that, besides not having any effect, can end up irritating the lesions even more. In addition, the great part of this search for quick healing may end up resulting in greater interference in the wounds , which can cause them to take even longer to heal.
It is important to know that canker sores tend to heal on their own in an average of two weeks. However, it is possible to take some measures to ease the pain caused by them, such as making mouthwashes with propolis, for example.
If you are feeling a lot of pain and see a doctor, he may prescribe some medication to help relieve the symptoms and for faster healing of thrush. However, as we have already said, the most common and the most recommended is that you do not interfere with the lesions and let them heal on their own.
Risk factors
As we said earlier, there is no specific cause for the appearance of canker sores, but some factors that contribute to their appearance. But in addition, there are some other factors that must be taken into account and that can serve as a warning for a person to prevent against thrush. Some of the main risk factors are:
- Drinking excess sodas
- Eating too much acidic food
- Genetic predisposition
- Lack of vitamin B12
- Immunological disorders
- Psychological illnesses such as depression or anxiety
- My hygiene bucal
- Too much stress
- Gastrointestinal diseases
How to prevent thrush?
Because there is no specific cause, the prevention of thrush is difficult to specify as well. Still, it is possible to point out some actions you can take to prevent this type of problem from arising, especially for those in the risk group.
Adopting a diet that is richer in vitamin B12 and that prevents the weakening of the immune system, for example, can be a great alternative for prevention. In addition, taking care of possible gastric problems that you have is also of great help. Other attitudes that can be taken have to do with taking care not to form mouth sores, especially with regard to the time of brushing.
Of course, these attitudes do not guarantee that you will not be affected by thrush , but it will certainly make it more difficult for them to arise.
Although it is not a serious problem, no one likes to have a cold sore. That is why it is important to understand what they are, how to carry out an appropriate treatment and, mainly, how to prevent their appearance. It is also worth remembering that this type of problem may just be a sign of more serious illnesses that you still don’t know you have, especially with regard to the gastric system. Therefore, if you have thrush very often, it is important to visit a doctor so that all tests are done and to make sure that your health is really up to date. Remember: nothing is less when it comes to your health.
My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
