My mother has soreness in her lips. Her lips are swollen and there also appear to be some small ulcers forming on the inside. The problem has persisted for more than a week. She is taking hydrogen peroxide rinses but it is not helping much. It is quite painful.

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor26yrs exp

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1. Avoid spicy and sour foods, drinking hot liquids like tea, coffee and avoid oily, spicy food until the ulcers heal. 2. Drink plenty of fluids. 3. Regularly rinse your mouth out with warm, slightly salted water or baking soda. 4. Keep your mouth clean. 5. Apply ice to your canker sores by allowing ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores 6. Apply toothpaste over the sores to treat them 7. Apply little honey onto the mouth ulcer or mix in a little turmeric to make a paste that can be applied to the affected area.Honey helps to retain moisture and prevent dehydration. 8. Brush your teeth gently, using a soft brush For this homeopathic treatment is very effective. For more details you can consult me. 

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