How do I get rid of dd's mouth ulcers???

[Polgara2]

DD1 who is 8 keeps getting mouth ulcers, I don't know why (what causes them anyway - anyone know?). So what is the best thing to treat them with. Its not something I've suffered with for longer than I can remember so not sure whats the best? Any advice gratefully received - she's non too impressed about starting back at school tomorrow never mind starting back WITH mouth ulcers .

[Polgara2]

Oops sorry you told me that I could get it at chemist didn't you - doh!!

[Polgara2]

Great thanks everyone. DD doesn't drink anything fizzy so not that. She does like pineapple but not sure if I should risk it - heaven help me if it gives her more!! I will try the adcortyl if everyone's sure its ok for children?? Do I just ask at the chemist?

[suedonim]

Another vote for Adcortyl in Orabase here! It starts the healing process as well as reducing pain. Do be cautious when using pineapple - it actually gives my mum mouth ulcers, something to do with dissolving the mucous membranes, hence the useage in inducing labour.

[paolosgirl]

Baaad grammar there, sorry

[paolosgirl]

MIL told me to eat fresh pineapple, and to sit with a bit of the fruit on the ulcer for a bit. I swear it really does work. For once I have to say she was right

[crystaltips]

Oops ... missed out the spaceS !!
adcortyl in orabase

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[crystaltips]

I and DD ( aged 10 ) both suffer(ed) fom mouth ulcers ... I was verging on 2 a week ...
It got so bad that I went to an ulcer clinic and was told that Diet drink ( esp Diet Coke ) was a real killer. Once I gave it up - I was a different person ... ditto for DD. Don't know whether or not this helps.

Otherwise, there is a product that you can buy over the counter at any pharmacy called adcortylinorabase !
It's better than the regular stuff like bonjella as it seems to stick a bit better to the ulcer.
HTH

[KBear]

miracal? miracle even...

[KBear]

I get them and so does my DD so my sympathy. My doc just shrugs when I mention them so I guess there's not much they can do - are they viral? I use Adcortyl in Orabase which isn't a miracal cure by any means but it lets you eat a meal without pain. Not sure about the age limit on that.

Salt water mouthwash helps too.

[SleepySuzy]

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[SleepySuzy]

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[vickitiredmum]

Dont know. Would love some advice with that one myself (they disappear when im pregnant though mysteriously). I use dentinox on mine - ive found it works best and lasts longer for pain relief and discomfort.

[Polgara2]

Anyone?