What should I do if I develop mouth ulcers in my throat?
Jun 01, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
For oral and pharyngeal ulcers, disinfect a cotton swab and dip it into gentamicin sulfate injection (40,000 units), then gently apply it to the ulcerated area. Alternatively, use a disinfected cotton swab to apply Yunnan Baiyao powder directly onto the affected site. Prepare two fresh radishes and a segment of fresh lotus root; wash thoroughly, crush, and juice them—then strain out the residue and use the juice for mouth rinsing. Grind vitamin C tablets into a fine powder; for small ulcers, simply apply a small amount directly onto the lesion.
Oral ulcers commonly occur on the upper and lower lips, tongue, buccal mucosa, and occasionally in the pharynx (throat). So, what should one do if an oral ulcer develops in the throat?
Management of Oral Ulcers in the Throat
For oral ulcers in the throat, a sterile cotton swab dipped in gentamicin sulfate injection (40,000 units) may be gently applied to the ulcerated area. Alternatively, Yunnan Baiyao powder can be applied using a sterile cotton swab. Another option involves juicing two raw radishes and a segment of raw lotus root (after thorough washing and crushing), straining the juice, and using it for gargling. Vitamin C tablets may be ground into a fine powder; for small ulcers, a small amount suffices for direct application to the lesion. For larger ulcers, gently remove exudate from the surface before applying the powder—this often provides significant pain relief.
Puncture a vitamin E capsule and apply its liquid directly onto the oral ulcer—use after meals and before bedtime. Grind vitamin B2 tablets into a fine powder, mix with an appropriate amount of sesame oil to form a thin paste, and apply evenly over the ulcer surface. This preparation is non-bitter, non-astringent, fragrant, non-irritating, and effectively relieves pain. After rinsing the mouth and gently wiping the affected area with a cotton swab, apply a dexamethasone oral adhesive film slightly larger than the ulcer surface. Remain still for several minutes post-application to allow optimal absorption.
After developing an oral ulcer in the throat, patients should increase fluid intake, consume more vegetables and fruits, and adopt throat-soothing measures as part of their treatment. Pears are especially beneficial for soothing the throat—pear consumption is highly effective for throat discomfort. Throat ulcers are typically painful; therefore, patients may take an appropriate dose of over-the-counter analgesics as needed. We hope this article has been helpful. Wishing you a joyful life and good health!
