There are ulcers on the gums. So this is what's going on

Many people will experience ulcers on their gums. At first, they do not hurt or itch and are often ignored by people, which directly leads to damage to the gums. In fact, ulcers on the gums are also a manifestation of oral ulcers. For the sake of people's oral health, they must be treated in time when they are first discovered to avoid the occurrence of other diseases.

1. Causes of oral ulcers

There are many causes of oral ulcers: oral ulcers are closely related to immunity. Some patients show immunodeficiency, while others show autoimmune disorders. In addition, anemia, picky eating, indigestion, diarrhea, fever, excessive fatigue, work pressure, psychological and social factors, genetic factors, infectious factors, nutritional deficiencies, changes in the menstrual cycle, etc. are also inducing factors.

2. Treatment of oral ulcers

1. Blood deficiency and Yin deficiency type: Symptoms include oral and tongue ulcers that often occur before and after menstruation, accompanied by early and heavy menstruation, fever in the five parts of the body, dry mouth and thirst, pale tongue with thin white coating, and a thin and weak pulse. The treatment should be to nourish blood and tonify yin, and to reduce internal heat.

Prescription: 20 grams of Angelica sinensis, 20 grams of white peony root, 15 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 10 grams of Lophatherum gracile, 12 grams of Poria cocos, 10 grams of Moutan bark, 10 grams of Gardenia jasminoides, 10 grams of Bupleurum chinense, 10 grams of Ophiopogon japonicus, 10 grams of Schisandra chinensis, and 10 grams of Scrophularia ningpoensis. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

2. Heart and kidney yin deficiency type: Symptoms include bright red ulcers, large numbers, different shapes and sizes, pain that is lighter during the day and heavier at night, accompanied by palpitations, irritability, insomnia, forgetfulness, dizziness, tinnitus, soreness in the waist and knees, dry throat and mouth, short and yellow urine, red tongue with thin coating, and a thready and rapid pulse. Treatment should be aimed at nourishing yin, clearing heat, nourishing the heart and calming the mind.

Prescription: 30g of raw rehmannia, 15g of rehmannia root bark, 5g of yam, 10g of oriental water plantain, 10g of cornus officinalis, 15g of wild chrysanthemum, 12g of forsythia, 6g of cimicifuga, 3g of amomum, 30g of mistletoe. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.