Hi! My father aged 75 yrs has been suffuring from mouth ulcer (mainly in gum) since last 1 and half years. Sometimes he gets relief but it is temporary. He used to take vit-B complex suppliment sometimes.on advise of local dentist some of his teeth were removed but in vain.. Please advise.
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. First I wish your father good health. Relating to the mouth ulcers, this can be due to chronic vitamin deficiency, stress factors and also in consideration of the age. I would advise you to ask him continue with the multivitamins the doctor has prescribed for him.*For the ulcers, you can apply Mucosal/McCoppin gel on it for a while till the ulcer heals.*Advice him to do Betadine mouth wash gargling.*Avoid spicy food and stress should be reduced.*Add all nutrients in his food and check for any digestive problem which will also aggravate them. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.