Symptoms & OTC

Symptoms & OTC

Oral wound:

Minor aphthous (predominant) spontaneous recovery
Major aphthous
Herpes form

#minor_disease:
One to five numbers
Diameter less than 5 mm
Round or oval, red inflammation, white center

Place of conflict:
side of the tongue
Inside the cheek, lip

Recovery time:
Between 5 and 14 days

#major_disease:
Severe minor form
Wound up to 10 mm
A pile of 10

Place of conflict:
Lips, cheeks, tongue
Pharynx, roof of the mouth
Common in ulcerative colitis

Recovery time:
Between 10 and 30 days

#herpes_form:
more number
smaller
pin point

Place of conflict:
like plague
Gums, floor of the mouth

# Reference:

Ulcer more than 2-3 weeks
weight loss
Involvement of mucosal surfaces
Doubt about drug complications
diarrhea

#drugs: (OTC)

Only in minor aphthous

Chlorhexidine mouthwash:
Prevent secondary infection
10 cc 1 minute, twice a day until 48 hours after recovery

Topical corticosteroid:
Mucous adhesive tablets (> 12 years) 4 times a day

Local accommodation:
Benzydamine and choline salicylate mouthwash (> 12 years)
15 cc 3 times a day
Spray form: 4 sprays on the spot, 3 times a day

Local anesthetic:
lidocaine, benzocaine (PRN)

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