Sprue is a disorder of the mouth mucous membrane, which indicated the existence of wound white patches on the wall mouth or lips. Although small and tucked away in the oral cavity but can cause ulcers great pain. According to drg. Queen Mirah Afifah, GCCLindent, MDSc, faculty Faculty of Dentistry, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, in the oral cavity there are many bacteria and fungi that can cause ulcers.

Sprue can also be caused due to balance disorders due to stress, lack of vitamin C, lack of sleep. Other factors that cause ulcers, among others mistakes brushing your teeth, especially if rubbed haphazard and not careful. Wound around the mouth from being bitten or fall can also cause infection in the form of sprue.

“The use of dentures or braces that do not fit well will make the soft tissue irritation causing sores,” said the Queen. A cigarette can destroy vitamin C in the body, as a result of a smoker more prone to canker sores.

Ulcers caused by local factors of infection will usually recover within two weeks. However, if the wound like ulcers remain settled for months, it could be a sign of serious diseases, such as HIV / AIDS or cancer of the mouth. “The disease immune disorders such as HIV can cause the body susceptible to infections, particularly wounds in the mouth,” said the Queen.

Therefore, if you sprue disease which does not go away, immediately consult a doctor to conduct further tests.

There are several ways that can prevent thrush, for example, eat in peace so that the lips or tongue is not bitten. Wounds in both places so slow healing susceptible to bacterial infection or germs in the mouth. Make sure your teeth and mouth are always maintained, gargle with antiseptic if there is interference sprue, and avoid stress. Expand all vegetables and fruits since many contain vitamin C, B2, B5, and folic acid are very useful to prevent canker sores.

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