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MOUTH ULCERS DURING PREGNANCY
Pregnancy is a challenging phase and may bring about uncomfortable changes like mouth ulcers. Due to the lowered strength of the immune system and hormonal imbalances, mouth ulcers can commonly affect women during pregnancy. The good news, however, is that these ulcers are not a complication and can be managed and cured easily.
What Are Mouth Ulcers?
Also known as canker sores, these open sores ulcers also known as cold sores or Aphthous stomatitis, are small white or yellow spots present in and around the mouth that are surrounded by a circle of red. They can occur anytime during pregnancy.
Causes of Mouth Ulcers in Pregnancy
- Stress
- Diet
- Sleep Deprivation
- Change in Immunity
- Hormonal Changes
Types of Mouth Ulcers
It may come as a surprise, but mouth ulcers also have types.
1. Minor Mouth Ulcers
This type is very common during pregnancy. Minor mouth ulcers usually measure approximately 2-9 mm. They may occur at the base of the mouth, and on the gums or tongue. For pregnant women, mouth and gum ulcers may take up to 10 days to heal, whereas tongue ulcers may take up to 12 days. Most of the time, they go away on their own.
2. Major Mouth Ulcers
Major mouth ulcers are quite uncommon in pregnant women. They have a diameter of about 10 mm and may take several weeks or months to heal. They may appear on the surface of the tongue, gums, base of the mouth and even in the throat. These ulcers can leave scars and be extremely painful. A way to manage and cure this type of mouth ulcer is to increase your water intake.
3. Herpetiform Ulcers
This type of ulcer is more a virus than a sore, it has a very small diameter of about 1 mm. These ulcer spots usually pop out in multiple places in clusters of dozens. It takes 2 or 3 weeks to heal and may leave behind a scar.
The most common symptom of a mouth ulcer is the wound inside the mouth. You can identify ulcers during pregnancy with symptoms like:
- Fever
- Itchiness at the site of the ulcer
- A burning pain inside the mouth, especially on the tongue and base of the mouth
- Bad breath or mouth odour
- Difficulty in eating food and drinking liquids
You can treat mouth ulcers both naturally and with medication. Before using any medication, consult your gynaecologist and understand the risks if any. Ointments are the best way to treat ulcers but some contain steroids that may impact the pregnancy.
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