I have, unfortunately, been on the receiving end of canker sores for most of my life. I started getting them when I was quite young, and I don’t think I was yet ten years old before they became more common than not. I would go through periods during which their presence ceased dramatically, only for them to come back with a raging vengeance a little while later.
Once I was in my teens, I had them more often than not, and the trend remained throughout my 20s. Presently (fingers crossed), I haven’t had any for a while, and I think it is because of a little hack I picked up from Google a while back. But, before we get into that, perhaps we should consider what exactly a canker sore is, and why they appear.
This information comes from mountsinai.org.
“Aphthous ulcer; Ulcer – aphthous
Canker sores are a common form of mouth ulcer. They may occur with viral infections. In some cases, the cause is unknown.
Canker sores may also be linked to problems with the body’s immune system. The sores may also be brought on by:
- Mouth injury from dental work
- Cleaning the teeth too roughly
- Biting the tongue or cheek
Other things that can trigger canker sores include:
- Emotional stress
- Lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the diet (especially iron, folic acid, or vitamin B-12)
- Hormonal changes
- Food allergies
Anyone can develop a canker sore. Women are more likely to get them than men. Canker sores may run in families.”
I figure it is helpful to comprehend the origins of these bastards for anyone else who deals with them fairly regularly, and I was unaware of the fact they’re actually considered mouth ulcers. This makes sense, though, in my opinion, because they’re quite painful, and from what I know about stomach ulcers, they, too, are torturous.
Check back tomorrow to learn how to combat these dicks.
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