Having a bitter heat or suffering from oral cancer
Messy work and rest, unhealthy diet and high blood pressure of life are the main reasons for oral ulcers. In a society under consumerism, the pace of life is fast, and people take less and less care of their bodies; they do not care about the condition of oral ulcers, thinking it is purely caused by “body heat” and “getting angry”, or even remedies for disbelief.
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The truth is that oral ulcers are not sudden, but a frequent disease. The cause of ulcers is not yet clear, but there are several groups of people with a high incidence of oral ulcer symptoms, including: yin and fire deficiency, irregular work and rest, and high stress.
Can the remedies be trusted?
Typically, ulcers naturally heal within 1 to 2 weeks. Is it credible to hear rumors that there is a way to get rid of ulcers quickly? What are the risks of these methods?
1. Ulcer “乸” of coarse salt
Principle: Salt has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects, which can cause the death of bacteria due to a lack of water in the cells.
Risks: In addition to being very painful, it is more likely to further scratch the wound, cause the ulcer site to bleed or even re-inflame the wound or contract a bacterial infection.
2. Eat 5 kiwis in a row
Principle: Kiwifruit is rich in beta-B and C, which can accelerate the healing of skin wounds and protect the health of the oral mucosa and gums. Some people also believe that kiwifruit lightens heat and can heal ulcers caused by “heat”.
Risks: There are many causes of ulcers, and this method may not be suitable for everyone. In addition, the tart taste of kiwifruit can irritate the soft tissues of the mouth and aggravate oral ulcers.
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How to properly treat mouth ulcers
1. Brush your teeth morning and evening
Mouth ulcers can be caused by a bacterial infection. Frequent brushing can reduce the growth of bacteria in the mouth, reduce the chance of ulcers, or speed up wound healing.
However, avoid excessive force when brushing your teeth to avoid damaging the ulcer site again.
2. Use warm salt water or a mouthwash
Salt water or mouthwash has a bactericidal effect to cleanse the mouth and reduce bacterial invasion.
3. Additional nutrition
You can eat more foods like pork liver, red meat, tofu, wheat husk, etc. and supplementing nutrients such as vitamin B, iron, folic acid, and zinc to accelerate wound healing.
Foods that are too acidic, spicy or fried should be avoided to avoid irritating the mouth.
4. Boosts immunity
Try to maintain adequate sleep, avoid excessive stress, and exercise more to reduce stress.
Oral cancer if not cured in 3 weeks
Although ulcers are common, if you find that the wound hasn’t healed in more than 3 weeks, it may be
Oral cancer crisis, should see a doctor as soon as possible for further tests. Oral cancer is primarily a squamous cell carcinoma of the mucosal cells of the oral epidermis. Initial symptoms are not evident. Many patients mistakenly think it is just a normal ulcer and delay seeking medical attention. Time has not healed and they turn to a doctor.
Risk factors for oral cancer include smoking, alcohol abuse, and other bad habits; Long-term consumption of hot foods and the use of inadequate dental masks can cause continuous damage to oral tissues and can even induce cell injury. Therefore, those with the aforementioned risk factors should increase vigilance.
As with other people, especially the nocturnal cat family who are used to staying up late, they should get more rest and improve their immunity to prevent ulcers from coming to the door!
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Gayon: Common Symptoms of Oral Cancer
According to information from the Hong Kong Department of Health, oral cancers are abnormal growths or lesions of the hard or soft tissues of the oral cavity, which mainly occur in the elderly. Oral tumors can be divided into benign and malignant. Malignant tumors are oral cancers, which can spread and be life-threatening. Therefore, once an abnormal phenomenon is found in the oral tissue, it is necessary to immediately go to a doctor or dentist for a detailed examination and seek appropriate treatment.
Patients with oral cancer may experience the following five symptoms:
The ulcer does not heal for a long time, and the surface tissue necroses, falls and expands, forming a lump with a depression in the middle or an uneven surface.
Pain in the mouth and bleeding for no reason or easy.
Sudden partial paralysis of the face.
The jaws swelled up suddenly and the teeth fell apart for no reason.
Unexplained swelling of the lymph nodes under the jaw or neck.
Gayon: 4 risk factors for oral cancer
According to information from the Hong Kong Department of Health, the medical community has not yet confirmed the cause of oral cancers, but the following four factors are related to oral cancers:
1. Chemical factors
Chemicals like nicotine and tar in tobacco, alcohol, or betel nut juices can slowly destroy oral tissues.
Therefore, long-term smoking, chewing tobacco, excessive alcohol consumption, or betel nut chewing can cause oral cancers.
2. Physical factors
Long-term damage to oral tissues due to the consumption and excessive consumption of hot foods and the use of improper dentures.
Prolonged overexposure or damage from radioactive substances, etc., can cause injury to the tissues of the oral cavity.
3. Virus or bacterial infection
Diseases such as the human papilloma virus closely related to oral cancers.
