White blisters in mouth
Blisters in the mouth are of many different types, and can occur due to many different reasons. They are usually called oral ulcers, and the word “blisters” is usually used only in connection with only type of ulcer — “fever blisters”, more accurately known as herpes labialis. Fever blisters are also commonly known as cold sores, but they have nothing to do with fever or the cold. They are simply the result of a viral infection by the herpes simplex virus. Symptoms such as fever may be present in some cases, but usually the only symptoms are the development of painful ulcers and inflammation of the lining of the mouth. If you are suffering from herpes labialis, the only possible home remedy is tea tree oil, but this too is not really a cure. Once the herpes simplex virus has entered your body, it remains with you for life, causing frequent outbreaks. Regularly rinsing your mouth with a solution of water and tea tree oil may reduce the severity and frequency of outbreaks, but if this does not help, you should ask your doctor about antiviral medication.
Another common type of oral ulcer is an aphthous ulcer, also known as a canker sore. This is a chronic problem, and the causes are not very clear, but seem to include factors such as stress, allergies, nutritional deficiencies, and sensitivity to certain substances such as citric acid and the chemicals in certain toothpastes. Eating a proper, balanced diet, getting enough sleep on a daily basis, and avoiding stress will reduce the frequency of such ulcers, but in addition, you will need to keep an eye out for other factors that seem to trigger an outbreak.
In many cases, oral ulcers are only a temporary problem, caused by trauma to or irritation of the mucosal lining of the mouth. In such cases, no real treatment is needed; rinsing the mouth with warm salt water should be enough to prevent any secondary infections and speed up healing. Apart from this, such ulcers heal on their own within a few days. If the ulcer was caused by irritation, you need to avoid using the substance in question. Certain medications can also cause you to develop ulcers – but if this is the case, you need to consult your doctor before stopping your medication or switching to a substitute.
Finally, there are a number of serious health conditions, including cancer, that can involve the development of oral ulcers; therefore, if your problem continues without any improvement, you should consult a doctor at the earliest.
