Does anyone know how to cure ulcers?
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If you have a herpes virus that causes these ulcers to come up when you irritate your tongue, lips, or cheeks, there is an oral medication called Acyclovir that will help it heal.  However, we all bite our tongues at times.  Your dentist can give you a medication called Ora-5 that will help the area feel better while it heals.  The only way to stop these areas from coming back is to be more careful when you eat.  Slow down, a lot of people bite themselves when they are in a hurry when they eat.  I hope this helps.
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Gargle with salt water. You should find that it works a treat. Salt is cheap and easy to get hold of and we all have it at home, so no need to splash out and spend lots of money on expensive mouth ulcer creams...or Get a Q-tip and dab a very slight bit of bleach just onto the sore itself. The kanker sore will be gone within 2 days.
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Scientists are not clueless.  However medicine is a big money industry.  An Australian man found a cure for 80% of all ulcers.  However, pharmaceutical companies tried to suppress his findings and prevented him from getting grants because all of the over the counter acid reducing drugs were becoming available.  In desperation, this scientist ended up using himself as a test subject to prove his theory.  I never had ulcers, and do not know what became of this.  But it is one small example of how corporations, government, and litigation can prevent cures from happening.
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Zanax is very addictive. Yes ulcers can come from stress. My ulcer became evident after I ate. Got very nauseous. Had to lay off all greasy food. Took meds. It finally healed. Try some web sites about stree and how to combat it. What is stressing you? Can you avoid it? Do you have a chance to relax during the day? We all have a little stress but some are overwhelmed with it. Exercise helps as does a good diet. Prayer and meditation helps. Find something that suits your lifestyle. Good luck.
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Yes there is a cure.\n\nCases which are resistant to the traditional medicines\n\nCases which are only partially better with the traditional medicines,\n\ncan be treated with homeopathy.
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Diabetics must be carefull with infections. Ulcers NEEDS to be looked after by a doctor or a diabetes nurse, to prevent major infection. \n\nUlcers are usually caused by poor blood circulation. In the mean time, keep clean with warm water, and dress the ulcer with Occlusive dressings (total coverage) - ulcers heal better when they are covered; dressings should be changed weekly. And can be bought from your local pharmacist.\n\nTypical Treatment options used by doctors.\nTreatment for chronic venous leg ulceration includes:\n•Cleaning the wound using wet and dry dressings and ointments, or surgery to remove the dead tissue.\n•Specialised dressings - a whole range of products are available to assist with the various stages of wound healing. Dressings are changed less often these days, because frequent dressing changes remove healthy cells as well as debris.\n•Occlusive dressings - ulcers heal better when they are covered; dressings should be changed weekly.\n•Compression treatment - to boost internal pressure, using either elasticised bandages or stockings. This is particularly effective if multiple layers are used.\n•Medications - such as painkillers, and oral antibiotics if infection is present.\n•Supplements - there is evidence to suggest that leg ulcers may heal faster with mineral and vitamin supplements, but only if the person suffers from a deficiency. Zinc, iron and vitamin C may be used.\n•Skin grafts - a surgical procedure, where healthy skin is grafted onto the prepared wound site.\n•Hyperbaric oxygen - this is now an accepted management option for ulcers that resist other methods of healing for example, diabetic ulcers.
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Don't know of any cures, but you may want to see an acupuncturist.  Acupuncture is very effective at treating a wide array of pain conditions.
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Lysine will help you a great deal with these.\n\nWatch out for acidic foods and chocolate. Chocolate has Argonne in it which has been proven to aggravate canker sores.\n\nPrevention and Natural Treatment of Canker Sores\nFrom Cathy Wong, N.D.,\nYour Guide to Alternative Medicine.\nFREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!\nCanker sores, also known as mouth ulcers, apthous stomatitis and ulcerative stomatitis, are small painful ulcerations that have yellow-gray centers and a red border. \n\nUsually 1-2mm wide, they occur on non-keratinized mucosa inside the mouth: the inner side of the lips, the tongue, the back and floor of the mouth and the wall of the cheeks. They do not occur on the lips, the gums or the hard roof of the mouth. Ulcers can be single or can occur in clusters.\n\nThe cause of canker sores is uncertain, however, associations with human herpesvirus 6, food sensitivities, stress, and nutrient deficiencies have been suggested. They generally take 1-2 weeks to heal and may recur monthly or several times per year. \n\nCanker sores must be differentiated from drug allergies, herpes simplex infection, Behcet's syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and squamous cell carcinoma. In some cases, biopsy of the ulcer may be necessary. \n\nConventional treatments include topical steroids, mouthwash, or an oral paste for symptomatic relief. In severe cases, systemic glucocorticoids may be prescribed.\n\nTherapeutic Considerations\n\n1) Avoid toothpastes containing sodium lauryl sulfate\nSodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an irritant detergent commonly found in toothpaste. People with recurrent canker sores may benefit by switching to a brand of toothpaste that does not contain SLS, which is believed to abrade the protective mucus layer in the mouth and increase the likelihood of developing canker sores. \n\nResearch studies have found a decreased incidence of recurrent canker sores after two months of avoiding SLS, however, one double-blind study did not support this finding. \n\n2) Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL)\nDGL is the herb licorice that has had the glycyrrhizic acid removed, the portion that can increase blood pressure. In one research study, DGL was found to promote the healing of canker sores, with a 50-75% improvement in one day. This study used a mouthwash made of powdered DGL mixed with water. \n\nAlternately, DGL tablets can be chewed with water, swished in the mouth and swallowed.\n\n3) Identify and eliminate food sensitivities with an elimination and challenge diet\nFood sensitivities, especially to gluten-containing foods (wheat, rye, barley, oats), have been found clinically to be associated with recurrent canker sores. \n\nThe microscopic appearance of the sores and the increased antibodies to certain food antigens in some people with recurrent canker sores support this theory. Double-blind studies, however, have yet to confirm this.\n\n4) Decrease dietary intake of nitrites\nCured and processed meats, such as bacon, sausage and ham, are high in nitrites. One study found that the risk of esophageal cancer was seven times greater in individuals with a history of canker sores. The authors report that canker sores may be an indicator of a high conversion of nitrites to carcinogenic nitrosamines.\n\n5) Vitamin C\nVitamin C works directly against viruses and has been found to inhibit the herpes virus in vitro. In addition, it inhibits the formation of nitrosamines from dietary nitrites, found in bacon, ham, sausages and other processed meats, and from dietary nitrates, found in vegetables and other foods.\n\n6) Nutrient Deficiency\nThiamin (vitamin B1) deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of canker sores. Other nutrients that have been found to be low in people with recurrent canker sores include riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and iron. A health practitioner can assess nutrient status. \n\nReferences \n\n1. Lininger S, Gaby A, Austin S, Brown DJ, Wright JV, Duncan A. The Natural Pharmacy, 2nd E
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you probably have 'gerd'.  stomach acid like yours can cause ulcers in your esophogus.  prevacid is best prescription.  maybe you need an endoscopy.  according to another q:  i am believing you have been under some unbearable stress at home.  i've beem treated for 'gerd' and ulcers in my esophogus for years!  \n\nI ALSO ANSWERED 'CAN GOD CONTROL YOUR LIFE'?  i also turned in that guy who is trying to knock the props from under you.  you see, GOD sends help just when you need it most!  WHY?  BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU AND IS REACHING OUT TO HELP YOU IN HIS WORD!
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I think this will help you.\n\n\nWhile the word ulcer can refer to any type of sore or lesion that won't heal, in common usage it typically refers to peptic ulcers, very painful lesions that form in the stomach or intestine. For years, even centuries, ulcers were believed to be caused by stress and/or particular kinds of food and were considered a chronic condition. That is, it was thought that you couldn't 'cure' ulcers, you just had to manage them with antacids, diet - eating only bland food, for example - and lowering your stress levels. The classical stereotype of the overworked Type-A manager would depict him getting off the phone and reaching for antacids as he clutched his midsection. "Oh, my ulcer," he would moan, an indication that the phone call had just contributed to his stress.\n\nBecause the stomach is a highly acidic environment, it was thought that bacteria simply couldn't live there for long. However, in 1982, Robin Warren, an Australian pathologist, proved that patients with chronic ulcers also had colonies of bacteria inhabiting their stomach. Barry Marshall, of the University of Western Australia, took this finding and, working with Warren, located and identified the bacterium in question, which they named Helicobacter pylori.\n\nTheir findings were so contradictory to prevailing conventional wisdom that their work got very little notice, even though it promised a permanent cure to stomach ulcers. In a dramatic display of the validity of their findings, Dr. Marshall deliberately infected himself with Helicobacter pylori and gave himself ulcers, which were then cured by a round of antibiotic treatment. Still, it took the next two decades to overthrow long-held beliefs on the treatment of ulcers, and you will find many laymen today who believe that ulcers are chronic and incurable. In October 2005, Warren and Marshall were awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine, in recognition for their groundbreaking work in the treatment of stomach ulcers.
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By mouth ulcers do you mean the ulcers inside the mouth or fever blisters on the lips?  Both are caused by the herpes simplex type 1 virus which is the most common herpes simplex virus and it's usually acquired in childhood.  The best cure for ulcers in the mouth would be to rinse several times a day with warm salt water... it has a natural healing affect on the gums and surrounding tissues.  Use 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of warm water.  If it is a fever blister you have on your lip I would advise you to try Abreva which can be purchased over-the-counter and use as directed.
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The Homeopathic Remedy ACID PHOS in 1X potency will cure you .\nTake 2 drops in a glass of water sip by sip three times a day during meals !\nTake Care and God Bless !
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Treatment:-\n(1) Eating only small quantities of food at one time.\n(2) Walking or standing for about half an hour after each meal.\n(3) Sleeping propped up on pillows.\n(4) Eating a diet free of greasy, fried, highly seasoned foods.\n(5) Taking milk and antacids if symptoms similar to those of an ulcer are present.\n(6) Reducing, if the patient is overweight.\nPlease see the webpages for more details on Hiatus hernia.
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try switching your toothpaste, i had too. there is something in toothpatse called sodium laurel sulphate, it makes the toothpaste foam, they also use it in garage floor cleaner! i did it as a last resort and it has helped me, the ulcers are much less common and do not last as long. you need to be something like sensodyne, but check the ingredients.
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Make sure that your oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash, etc) do not contain sodium laurel sulfate.  This is a mild detergent that can aggravate canker sores.  Take a B-vitamin supplement, and try an OTC topical oral analgesic with benzocaine and tannin or tannic acid. Benzocaine will numb the pain and the tannin will coat the ulcer, allowing it to heal faster.
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Many stomach ulcers are considered to be caused by a bacteria, H. pylori, and are often treated using both oral and injected antibiotics to irradicate the bacteria which reside on the surface and within the stomach lining.  Competent medical doctors (specialists?) can determine the cause of an ulcer and its proper treatment.  It is not wise to wait too long because the disease can progress.  Good luck.
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surf the internet for lupous!\n\nyou can even check in a medical encyclopedia\n\nI believe lupous profudus is a type of skin ulcer---but surf the web for more info