Sufferers from Celiac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) will often have secondary problems in the form of mouth ulcers. Aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and intraoral herpes (RIH) are the most common form of oral lesions.
Why these lesions appear in people who have been diagnosed with IBD remains a mystery. These lesions become active when IBD flares and then when IBD is in remission, the lesions heal.
Managing mouth ulcers requires care as these lesions can be quite painful. Aloe vera offers a soothing relief since the aloe vera hastens healing time and quells the pain.
What causes mouth ulcers? There are numerous causes, some of which are listed…
- Microbial diseases such as herpes, chickenpox and infections
- Gastrointestinal disease such as celiac, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
- Skin disease such as lichen planus and erythema multiforme
- Blood disorders, such as leukemia, neutropenia
- Rheumatoid disease such as systemic lupus, Reiter’s syndrome…and
- Various drugs such as NSAID’s and oral nicotine replacement therapy
If you are one of the unfortunates who experiences a mouth ulcer lasting more than three weeks, it is imperative that the lesion is examined by a health care professional via a biopsy to exclude a malignancy or other serious conditions.
If a specific condition cannot be identified, mouth ulcers do occur when they are related to food sensitivities or nutritional deficiencies. Individuals deficient in iron, folic acid and/or vitamin B12 seem to have recurrent mouth ulcers. Complete remission is achieved when supplements are provided.
Gluten and wheat sensitivity is the primary cause of Celiac disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Aloeride® acts as a buffer and helps facilitate nutrient uptake when whole food supplements are given to overcome any deficiencies experienced by IBD sufferers.
A mouth lesion(s) is definitely a nuisance and changing to a macrobiotic diet which is a bit bland and devoid of spices will eliminate irritating causes. Antiseptic mouth washes, antibiotic pastes and topical aloe vera are being used increasingly by people wishing to health mouth ulcers speedily. Aloe vera especially can help mouth lesions that find its roots in oral lichen planus.
Many dentists have come to appreciate the healing properties of aloe vera with the healing time being reduced and the pain control kept in check. Aloe vera is used by opening a capsule and placing the powder in the mouth, then adding some water to it, keeping the mixture in the mouth for five minutes. The mixture is then swallowed and the procedure repeated up to four times a day. The soothing relief felt is almost immediate.
Of course, if a mouth ulcer stays put for more than three weeks, it is best that the assistance of a medical professional be sought.
