Patient's question:
Doctor, the child is 4 years old. This morning when going to bed, he said his mouth was very painful. I suspect it might be an oral ulcer caused by the hot air from the barbecue we had last night, but I didn't actually see the blister. Where exactly did it appear? Is it most likely for an oral ulcer to recur on the lower lip?Doctor's answer:
Oral ulcers frequently recur on the lips, tongue, and cheeks. When suffering from oral ulcers, small sores will develop, with a red surface and often excruciating pain, making it difficult for patients to eat and speak. Moreover, oral ulcers tend to recur frequently and in a cyclical pattern. Therefore, timely treatment is necessary for oral ulcers.From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, if oral ulcers frequently recur on the upper and lower lips, it may be due to "stomach and spleen fire." This condition arises from consuming excessive fried and spicy foods. Thus, dietary habits should be paid close attention to. Symptoms can be alleviated by taking herbs that clear heat and reduce fire, and it is also important to drink plenty of water.