Mouth Ulcers And Vitamin Deficiency

Dr. Bodala Devi KumarMBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)General Physician

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Hi Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues. Having anemia, also referred to as low hemoglobin, can make you feel tired and weak. There are many forms of anemia, each with its own cause. Anemia can be temporary or long term and can range from mild to severe. In most cases, anemia has more than one cause. See your doctor if you suspect that you have anemia. It can be a warning sign of serious illness. Symptoms Anemia signs and symptoms vary depending on the cause and severity of anemia. Depending on the causes of your anemia, you might have no symptoms. Signs and symptoms, if they do occur, might include: Fatigue Weakness Pale or yellowish skin Irregular heartbeats Shortness of breath Dizziness or lightheadedness Chest pain Cold hands and feet Headaches Iron deficiency anemia. This most common type of anemia is caused by a shortage of iron in your body. Your bone marrow needs iron to make hemoglobin. Without adequate iron, your body can't produce enough hemoglobin for red blood cells. Without iron supplementation, this type of anemia occurs in many pregnant women. It's also caused by blood loss, such as from heavy menstrual bleeding; an ulcer in the stomach or small bowel; cancer of the large bowel; and regular use of some pain relievers that are available without a prescription, especially aspirin, which can cause inflammation of the stomach lining resulting in blood loss. It's important to determine the source of iron deficiency to prevent recurrence of the anemia. Vitamin deficiency anemia. Besides iron, your body needs folate and vitamin B-12 to produce enough healthy red blood cells. A diet lacking in these and other key nutrients can cause decreased red blood cell production. Some people who consume enough B-12 aren't able to absorb the vitamin. This can lead to vitamin deficiency anemia, also known as pernicious anemia. Anemia of inflammation. Certain diseases — such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease, Crohn's disease and other acute or chronic inflammatory diseases — can interfere with the production of red blood cells. Aplastic anemia. This rare, life-threatening anemia occurs when your body doesn't produce enough red blood cells. Causes of aplastic anemia include infections, certain medicines, autoimmune diseases and exposure to toxic chemicals. Anemias associated with bone marrow disease. A variety of diseases, such as leukemia and myelofibrosis, can cause anemia by affecting blood production in your bone marrow. The effects of these types of cancer and cancer-like disorders vary from mild to life-threatening. Hemolytic anemias. This group of anemias develops when red blood cells are destroyed faster than bone marrow can replace them. Certain blood diseases increase red blood cell destruction. You can inherit a hemolytic anemia, or you can develop it later in life. Sickle cell anemia. This inherited and sometimes serious condition is a hemolytic anemia. It's caused by a defective form of hemoglobin that forces red blood cells to assume an abnormal crescent (sickle) shape. These irregular blood cells die prematurely, resulting in a chronic shortage of red blood cells. you can consult for more information 

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Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Hello Soniya.. Ulcer is considered to be a sign of nutritional deficiency or infection.. Now, just taking nutritional supplements or antibiotics may give temporary solution without any lasting relief... If we want to cure it from roots then take proper homeopathic treatment.. You can consult me online... Or take Merc Sol 30 

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Hi lybrate-user, mouth ulcers are due to vitamin deficiency. U can apply benzocaine or oxetacaine gel with oral vitamin b3 supplements for quick relief. Hope this answer helps. 

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Dr. Himal BansalBachelor of Dental SurgeryDentist

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Red gums can be due to many reasons like abscess, ulcer, gingivitis ,and many more .send me your gums picture than only I could help you better. 

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Dr. Vivek Mathew EapenMBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Certificate in clinical nutritionGeneral Physician

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Oral ulcers may be due to vitamin deficiencies, so taking a multivitamin may be beneficial. Rule out anemia and other chronic illness also. Therefore consult a physician and undergo the basic routine investigations. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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1. Avoid spicy and sour foods, drinking hot liquids like tea, coffee and avoid oily, spicy food until the ulcers heal. 2.Drink plenty of fluids. 3.Regularly rinse your mouth out with warm, slightly salted water or baking soda. 4.Keep your mouth clean. 5. Apply ice to your canker sores by allowing ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores 6. Apply toothpaste over the sores to treat them 7. Apply little honey onto the mouth ulcer or mix in a little turmeric to make a paste that can be applied to the affected area. Honey helps to retain moisture and prevent dehydration. 8. Brush your teeth gently, using a soft brush for this homeopathic treatment is very effective. For more details you can consult me. 

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Dr. Ashim RoyBDS, MDS , MDS - Orthodontist, invisalign specialistDentist

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Itz better if you can share your pic. But I think you should consult your oral medicine dentist who is specialist in this type of pathological problem. There are many etiology behind it eg bacterial viral poor oral hygiene vitamin deficiency. 

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Dr. B NandaGeneral Physician

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There is iron deficiency anemia based on the reports you shared. The methotrexate may also be contributing to the anemia. Do share all medication history with the treating physician. 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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1. Avoid spicy and sour foods, drinking hot liquids like tea, coffee and avoid oily, spicy food until the ulcers heal. 2.Drink plenty of fluids. 3.Regularly rinse your mouth out with warm, slightly salted water or baking soda. 4.Keep your mouth clean. 5. Apply ice to your canker sores by allowing ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores 6. Apply toothpaste over the sores to treat them 7. Apply little honey onto the mouth ulcer or mix in a little turmeric to make a paste that can be applied to the affected area. Honey helps to retain moisture and prevent dehydration. 8. Brush your teeth gently, using a soft brush for this homeopathic treatment is very effective. For more details you can consult me. 

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Dr. Krishnan Nair M PMBBS, DPHGeneral Physician

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Your h b level --shows that you are anaemic--common causes for anaemia are dietery insufficiency; disease with bleeding like peptic ulcer ; piles ; worm infestation ; malaria ;dengue etc life style changes and medication as per your doctor's prescription are needed - I will give guidelines on life style ---- --1)----drink plenty of fluids like --fresh vegetable soup--- with out oil and spices ;; potable water/// 2) take freshly prepared soft nonspicy non oily food like rice ;soft roti ;chappathi ;;idli; with out oil ; and take other steamed food ---small quantities at frequent intervals 3) avoid junk food; fast food; fried and roasted items; pastries; colas; ;///restrict street and hotel food; 4) take clean fresh vegetable salads 250 gm and 150 gm fruits before lunch and 200 gm fresh salad and 100 gmof fresh fruits before dinner daily and fresh juices in small quantities--- at frequent intervals ; take beans; dried fruits ; eggs; liver;lean red meat; oysters; dark red meat ;goosberry ; glv; peanuts ;seafood etc 5) do yoga; pranayama ;meditation; prayers and exercise daily 6) avoid excess manual work especially in sun and hot & humid situations 7) rest in a clean well ventilated room ; 8) keep good mental health by positive thinking and action ///; avoid negative energy like anxiety ; anger ; fear; depression ; hatred and have more positive energy by smiling; helping ;appreciating ; supporting and encouraging others 9) involve in some hobbies like hearing music ;view tv ;chit-chat with good people etc 10) use clean toilets and washing of undergarments after dipping in boiling water // improve personal hygiene like clean cut of nails ; handwashing practices ; water and food hygiene ; restrict street food ; juices from street and bad outlets ; use mosquito curtains ;work to decrease mosquito menace in your locality etc. 

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