Why do tongue ulcers recur?

Tongue ulcers, also known as oral ulcers, are related to excessive inflammation and psychological stress. They are also closely related to immune system abnormalities. They are also affected by the endocrine system and the body's hormone secretions. In addition, if the body lacks vitamins or trace elements, it will often cause recurrent tongue ulcers. Therefore, patients must carry out targeted prevention and treatment.

Cause 1: Excessive fatigue.

Experts believe that today's tense life and high mental pressure have made oral ulcers a "civilized disease" caused by lifestyle. Clinical observations have found that many patients with oral ulcers develop the disease after excessive fatigue. Because physical fatigue, poor mental state, etc. can lead to an imbalance in the human body's internal environment, which can activate viruses lurking in the body and cause ulcers.

Cause 2: Abnormal immune system.

When the body's immune system is abnormal, some viruses or bacteria present inside the mouth will become particularly active, causing significant worsening of the ulcers. Most of these viruses are primary viruses. After humans are infected, they exist in the body, hide in the blood vessels under the epidermis, and reproduce in the cell nucleus. Common ones are Streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, etc.

Cause three: The influence of hormonal changes.

Oral ulcers are also believed to be related to factors such as genetics and hormones. For example, oral ulcers in women will worsen before menstruation, and there will be an increase in cases in menopausal women, but the incidence rate is lower in pregnant women. These phenomena all show that the occurrence of ulcers is affected by hormonal changes.

Relieve constipation, get enough sleep, and relieve oral ulcers

Oral ulcers mostly occur between the ages of 20 and 50, and are often accompanied by constipation, bad breath and other symptoms. It is generally believed that mouth ulcers will heal on their own within 7 to 10 days. But the problem is that many patients suffer from recurrent illnesses, which are sometimes better and sometimes worse, seriously affecting their diet and life, which is very distressing. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that to improve recurrent oral ulcers, one should pay attention to smooth bowel movements and adequate sleep, especially smooth bowel movements are an indispensable treatment method in the treatment of recurrent oral ulcers. Naturopathic therapists believe that eating more fresh fruits and vegetables can cleanse the stomach and intestines. At the same time, since oral ulcers may also be caused by a lack of vitamin B2, you can eat more vegetables and wheat germ, and supplement with vitamin C and zinc.