Can mouth ulcers in the throat heal on their own?
Dec 21, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the throat refers to the pharynx. Whether an ulcer in the throat can heal on its own depends on the severity of the ulcer. If it is a mild ulcer, it may heal spontaneously; however, if it is a severe ulcer, spontaneous healing may not occur. It is important to maintain good oral hygiene, avoid consuming irritating foods, ensure adequate rest and fluid intake to promote ulcer recovery.
Generally speaking, the throat refers to the pharynx. Whether a sore or ulcer in the throat can heal on its own depends on the severity of the ulcer. Mild ulcers may resolve spontaneously, while severe ulcers may not. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:
If the ulcer in the throat is mild and caused by minor mechanical injury or temporary internal heat (fire), it may heal on its own under conditions of maintaining oral hygiene and avoiding irritation. This is because minor injuries or ulcers caused by internal heat typically involve small affected areas without serious infection, allowing the body's immune cells and tissue repair mechanisms to restore the damaged mucosa over time.
However, if the ulcer in the throat is caused by viral infections such as herpangina, mucosal damage due to autoimmune diseases, or long-term malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies that impair mucosal repair, it generally will not heal on its own. Ulcers caused by these factors persist due to ongoing pathological influences or insufficient capacity for tissue repair within the body.
In daily life, maintaining oral cleanliness, avoiding consumption of irritating foods, ensuring adequate rest, and sufficient water intake are recommended to promote ulcer healing.
