Experts point out: Frequent snacking can easily lead to canker sores
To maintain her slim figure, Ms. Sun has been on a long-term diet. When she gets really hungry, she snacks on things like melon seeds and chips to fill up, and she rarely drinks water. While her figure has slimmed down, she has developed canker sores. This is all caused by frequent snacking.
After food enters the mouth, the oral mucosa's keratinized layer and various small glands secrete a large amount of lubricating mucus protein protective film. In this situation, the oral mucosa is prone to damage from the friction of food, leading to the formation of ulcers. Consuming too many fried, puffed, grilled, or spicy snacks can also easily trigger "internal heat," causing acute ulcerative stomatitis. It may also be accompanied by symptoms such as dry mouth and constipation.
Therefore, women who love snacks should exercise moderation when enjoying them and promptly stop eating snacks that are prone to causing "internal heat." If canker sores occur, medications such as watermelon frost spray and oral ulcer patches can be used to promote healing at the ulcer site. This should be supplemented with foods that clear heat and detoxify, while also paying attention to drinking plenty of water. Associate Chief Physician Chen Liping.