I have some canker sores on the inside of my lip in front of my lower teeth as well as several on the roof of my mouth. Ive been taking ibuprofen for the past 3 days and it takes the edge off but doesnt get rid of most of the pain. Its making it very hard to eat and even drink. Im not sure what else I can do at home to help. I know I should see my doctor if they dont go away after 3 weeks, but I dont want to wait that long. I just need a little relief. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would first look into your oral hygiene, and advise you for some kind of antiseptic gargles several times a day, like provide iodine preparation. Also, you might need some antibiotics specially against anaerobic organisms for the oral cavity. This is a fast-growing condition if not treated properly, and so you should also consult your treating doctor soon. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.