My son gets frequent mouth ulcers. His food is balanced and so nutritious. He is 18 years and when he gets these ulcers - very often more than two or three at times and they get really large and he is unable to eat food normally then. They subside after a week or so and he again gets them in a month. I am really worried. Can anybody guide me as to what I should do?

My sisters daughter has got a similar problem. She has tried different treatment options but the Ulcers keep coming back So now she keeps the Ulcers under control by taking food which is not too hot or spicy. A BComplex capsule a day will help preventing and healing the ulcer. Take food with has very good fibrous content. And avoid all types of food or strong beverages that could trigger the Ulcer. Your son will surely get some reprieve if he follows this.

There is a topical gel Bonjela which is very useful in treating mouth ulcers. It is an absolutely safe gel and can be used to treat kids. It contains choline salicylate which has some healing properties in reducing pain and swelling.

If there are multiple cases of mouth ulcer, then lidocaine can be used. Please use it under medical authority only.

Make it sure that your kid drinks plenty of water and avoid any type of hot/spicy food. After every meal, assist your kid in cleaning his mouth with some warm salted water.

Thank you very much. It was indeed kind of all you to be so concerned and helpful. I will try out the remedies suggested by you.