How to relieve mouth sores caused by excessive internal heat
Disease description:
My girlfriend recently doesn't let me kiss her, saying she has mouth sores, ulcers, and blisters—she's really uncomfortable. What can we do to treat mouth inflammation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
When experiencing symptoms of "heatiness" in the mouth, the following measures can be taken:
1. Dietary adjustment: Avoid spicy, fried, and other irritating foods to reduce oral irritation. Consume more vegetables with heat-clearing properties, such as bitter gourd and winter melon, and drink plenty of warm water to promote metabolism.
2. Lifestyle care: Maintain healthy daily habits, avoid staying up late and overexertion, which may lower immune function. Pay attention to oral hygiene by brushing teeth regularly to prevent bacterial growth.
3. Medication: If symptoms are severe—such as oral ulcers or pain—take traditional Chinese medicines with heat-clearing and detoxifying effects, such as Niuhuang Jiedu Pian or Sanhuang Pian, under a doctor's guidance. Topical treatments like Bingbor Powder or Oral Ulcer Powder can also be used to relieve pain.
Managing oral heatiness requires a comprehensive approach involving diet, lifestyle, and medication to clear internal heat and alleviate symptoms. Patients with concerns should seek medical advice promptly.
