Sprue or known as stomatitis is a swelling or inflammation that occurs in the lining of the mouth mucosa. Sprue is not a serious illness and life-threatening, but this condition is very annoying and irritating because it makes it difficult to eat and speak. There are some easy ways to treat sprue.
This can be caused from several factors, such as stress, wounds in mouth, food allergies, menstrual cycle, too many take antibiotics or acid. An easy way to treat sprue, among others:
1. Gargling with salt water
Gargling with warm water mixed with salt three times a day to heal sprue wounds quickly. Salt content could draw fluid in order to accelerate wound healing of sprue wounds.
2. Drinking yogurt
Yogurt helps the balance of bacteria in the mouth and body. This will increase speed healing and help prevent sprue wounds.
3. Rinse mouth with traditional medicine
Rinse mouth with one of several traditional medicines, such as aloe vera, grape seed extract, hydrogen peroxide, plum juice, tea tree oil and warm water with salt.
4. Spread wounds with garlic and papaya
Applying the medication directly to the sprue wounds can also accelerate wound healing process. Use raw onion, papaya or tea bag directly on the wound canker sores.
5. Try baking soda
Mix baking soda with water that is used as a mouthwash or toothpaste to coat the sprue wound. Baking soda will help eliminate bacteria in the mouth and reduces pain.
6. Take vitamins
Studies show sprue is more common in people with fewer vitamins B, Vitamin C, iron and folic acid which also plays a role in preventing and healing of sprue wound.
