Why does vitamin C tablets hurt so much when you put them on mouth ulcers?

Vitamin C tablets are more painful when placed on mouth sores, which may be caused by drug irritation, expired medication, etc. It is also possible that the patient himself has a disease such as gingivitis.

1. Physiological factors

1. Drug stimulation: If vitamin C tablets are placed on the surface of mouth ulcers, the drug ingredients will act directly on the affected area, thus causing a certain irritation to the local mucosa and causing painful symptoms. It is generally a normal physiological phenomenon, and the symptoms can be relieved spontaneously after stopping the drug;

2. Expiration of the drug: If the drug used has exceeded the shelf life, it will lead to a change in the nature of the drug, and then it will be placed in the mouth ulcer site, which will cause greater irritation to the local tissues and obvious pain.It is advisable to change the medication to a new date and to take it strictly as prescribed.

2. Pathological factors

In addition to the above causes, gingivitis can also be related. When a patient's teeth are infected by bacteria, it is easy to induce the disease, which is mainly manifested as symptoms such as redness, swelling and bleeding of the gums. Vitamin C tablets have the effect of helping to promote wound healing, so when patients place vitamin C tablets on mouth ulcers, it will cause strong irritation to the lesion site, and then cause obvious pain. For such cases, you can go to the hospital in time, and then carry out targeted treatment according to the specific situation.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to maintaining good eating habits and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers and peppercorns. At the same time, you should also pay attention to rest, ensure sufficient sleep time, and avoid staying up late. In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to oral hygiene and rinse your mouth in time after eating.