why children get mouth ulcers?
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All mouthsores (at any age) normally last 10-14 days.  If they last longer than this see a dentist to get evaluated.  Most sores occur because of the decrease in immune system which brings the sores.  If she's unable to eat than see a dentist who can rx a viscous lidocaine or use a orajel or the like.  THe only tx is let them run their course (10-14 days)
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It's the acid in those items that causes ulcers or blisters. Acid changes the normal PH balance of the mouth. Rinsing the mouth after consuming a high acid item reduces and / or completely emliminates that risk.
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Try Blistex or some Bacitracin (antibiotic ointment).  Some people get sores or blisters and rash around the mouth from foods with lots of acid in them. AVOID LICKING YOUR LIPS!!!!!  Keep them clean and dry.  Too much oj or grapefruit juice irritates my mouth.
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Because alcohol is a very damaging substance to human body tissue in general. When you have a stomach ulcer, the lining of your stomach is aready dammaged and the alcohol will likley cause further distuction at the site of the ulcer.  This can lead to grave concequences including perferation, bleeding and even death.
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Smoking does increase the risk of stomach ulcers and you should not smoke anyway.  We should make a pact to quit.
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There is not really any normal flora of the stomach, though a little over half the world's population has H pylori in the stomach.  This does not mean that they all have ulcers, though.  The immune system will attempt to defeat the infection, but it is usually unable to reach the H pylori due to its odd location.  It is possible that some of what causes an ulcer is not the bacteria itself but the body's inflammatory response.
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These are called Mouth Ulcers. Here is some info to help you out.\n\n MOUTH ULCERS\n \n \nPainful abscesses in the mouth.\n\nSymptoms\n\nPainful sores on the mucous membranes of the mouth. \n\nEgg-shaped ulcers with a white centre.\n\n\n\nCauses\n\n\n\nFood allergy\n\nAcid fruits\n\nViral or bacterial infections\n\nPoor oral hygiene, such as brushing teeth too vigorously\n\nGum disease\n\nSinusitis\n\nVitamin B deficiency\n\nImmune system dysfunction\n\nPoor digestive function\n\nStress\n\n\nNatural Therapies\n\n\n\nSupplement with a B vitamin plus vitamin C complex\n\nDigestive bitters can help improve digestion\n\nRinse mouth with warm filtered salt water before bed each night after cleaning teeth\n\nA mixture of oil of cloves and tea tree oil 50/50 can help with the pain and infection caused by mouth ulcers. Apply a very small dab onto the ulcer.\n\nImportant Notes\nConsult your healthcare professional if the ulcers don't heal.\n\nPrevention\nAvoid spicy foods and any food known to cause problems, and reduce stress.\n \nCraig - Naturopath.
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Too much of any caffeine can lead to the development of gastritis (irritation/inflammation of the stomach lining) which can lead to ulcer formation. This includes coffee, tea and certain types of sodas/pops.
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What is not a risk factor\nEating spicy foods or drinking caffeine or moderate amounts of alcohol were once thought to increase your risk of developing an ulcer. This is no longer believed to be true. However, although eating certain foods or drinking certain beverages may not increase your risk of developing an ulcer, they may cause symptoms of heartburn or indigestion. You may need to avoid them if they bother you.\n\nMost health professionals do not believe that psychological stress causes ulcers. However, when combined with other risk factors, stress may increase your risk of developing a peptic ulcer.
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heart burn.  And when you eat the pain subsides only to get worse than it was before you ate again.  ulcer is caused by increase acids in your stomach that eats away at your stomach linning.  some causes are unhealthy diet, smoking, stress (to name a few).  The pain gets better when eating because the food absorbes the acids decreasing the irritation to the ulcer but then gets worse as the acid production increases to digest the food that was eaten.  protiens make it worse because protien is digested mainly in the stomach as carbs are more helpfull because they dont activate digestive acids in the stomach.  Carbs are digested in the intestines.  Seek medical attention. bleeding ulcers can cause seriouse problems!
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Usual reason for kid's nosebleeds are irritation and dry air. Milk is not a reason for this. Iron supplementation doesn't affect the teeth but you need to be careful treating things without knowing a cause.
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The bacterial infection can spread through the tissue spaces and blood vessels to other parts of the face and body.\n\nTooth decay can spread and be extremely painful. It may lead to\n\n    * Destruction of teeth.\n    * Difficulty chewing, which can result in undernutrition and, in turn, to impaired physical development.\n    * Speech problems.\n    * Inability to concentrate, difficulty with learning, absence from child development programs (such as Head Start) and school, difficulty completing schoolwork, and impaired performance in school.\n    * Psychological problems such as low self-esteem and poor social interaction.\n    * Severe infections that can even result in death on rare occasions.
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It was from an ulcer.
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Canker sores, also known as mouth ulcers, apthous stomatitis and ulcerative stomatitis, are small painful ulcerations that have yellow-gray centers and a red border. \n\nUsually 1-2mm wide, they occur on non-keratinized mucosa inside the mouth: the inner side of the lips, the tongue, the back and floor of the mouth and the wall of the cheeks. They do not occur on the lips, the gums or the hard roof of the mouth. Ulcers can be single or can occur in clusters.\n\nThe cause of canker sores is uncertain, however, associations with human herpesvirus 6, food sensitivities, stress, and nutrient deficiencies have been suggested. They generally take 1-2 weeks to heal and may recur monthly or several times per year. \n\nCanker sores must be differentiated from drug allergies, herpes simplex infection, Behcet's syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and squamous cell carcinoma. Sponsored Links\nStop & Cure Canker Sores\nInstant Pain Relief, then Heals Dr. Sallie Tasto. 100% Guaranteed !\nwww.Canker-Rid.com\n\nStop Canker, Cold Sores\nStop Pain and Treat Breakouts Fast Prevent Fever Blisters Mouth Ulcers\nwww.trustednaturalproducts.com\n\nCanker Sore Remedy\nGet Relief from Canker Sores Natural Health Remedies Explained\nwww.Remedies-for-Natural-Health.com\nIn some cases, biopsy of the ulcer may be necessary. \n\nConventional treatments include topical steroids, mouthwash, or an oral paste for symptomatic relief. In severe cases, systemic glucocorticoids may be prescribed.\n\nTherapeutic Considerations\n\n1) Avoid toothpastes containing sodium lauryl sulfate\nSodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an irritant detergent commonly found in toothpaste. People with recurrent canker sores may benefit by switching to a brand of toothpaste that does not contain SLS, which is believed to abrade the protective mucus layer in the mouth and increase the likelihood of developing canker sores. \n\nResearch studies have found a decreased incidence of recurrent canker sores after two months of avoiding SLS, however, one double-blind study did not support this finding. \n\n2) Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL)\nDGL is the herb licorice that has had the glycyrrhizic acid removed, the portion that can increase blood pressure. In one research study, DGL was found to promote the healing of canker sores, with a 50-75% improvement in one day. This study used a mouthwash made of powdered DGL mixed with water. \n\nAlternately, DGL tablets can be chewed with water, swished in the mouth and swallowed.\n\n3) Identify and eliminate food sensitivities with an elimination and challenge diet\nFood sensitivities, especially to gluten-containing foods (wheat, rye, barley, oats), have been found clinically to be associated with recurrent canker sores. \n\nThe microscopic appearance of the sores and the increased antibodies to certain food antigens in some people with recurrent canker sores support this theory. Double-blind studies, however, have yet to confirm this.\n\n4) Decrease dietary intake of nitrites\nCured and processed meats, such as bacon, sausage and ham, are high in nitrites. One study found that the risk of esophageal cancer was seven times greater in individuals with a history of canker sores. The authors report that canker sores may be an indicator of a high conversion of nitrites to carcinogenic nitrosamines.\n\n5) Vitamin C\nVitamin C works directly against viruses and has been found to inhibit the herpes virus in vitro. In addition, it inhibits the formation of nitrosamines from dietary nitrites, found in bacon, ham, sausages and other processed meats, and from dietary nitrates, found in vegetables and other foods.\n\n6) Nutrient Deficiency\nThiamin (vitamin B1) deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of canker sores. Other nutrients that have been found to be low in people with recurrent canker sores include riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and iron. A health practitioner can assess nutrient status. \n\nReferences \n\n1. Lininger S, Gab
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typically, children start to lose their baby teeth at age 6.
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Canker sores (apthous ulcers) are not found on the gum, but on the loose skin of the lips and cheeks. There is no known cause, although there have been many suggestions, including a reaction to the lauryl sulfate found in most toothpastes.\nThe most effective treatment is a topical corticosteroid ointment in a waterproof base such as Kenalog in Orabase. Antibiotics or antiseptics have no effect.
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If you mena peptic (stomach) ulcers, then the above answers are interesting.  For centuries, we thought that acid causes ulcers.  Something seemed wrong with that hypothesis, though, since the stomach is MEANT to have the acid, so why would it cause ulcers? Well in the early 1980's two pretty brave Australian doctors thought of a radical idea: the ulcers are caused by bacteria.  They spent their life proving it and they finally succeeded.  THey actually swallowd the bacteria and have gotten ulcers on purpose.  It all paid off, though, as they have become recipients of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Medicine.  So the second poster is right.  It is bacteria and it is called Helicobacter pylori.  Plenty of people have it and stress, smoking and alcohol make the likelihood of getting an ulcer worst.  If you have ulcers, ask your doctor to check you for H. pylori and treat you as necessary.  Cheers.\n\nCheck this out:\n\nhttp://nobelprize.org/medicine/laureates/2005/