Got this from Aphthous Stomatitis web
site:http://www.users.qwest.net/~dallas7/aphthous.html


Aphthous Stomatitis is, at best, an exaggerated inflammatory response, or at
worst, the result of an autoimmune disorder; no one knows for sure. It can't
be caught from anyone, and can't be given to anyone. The condition is not
contagious. For those with this disorder, one belief is that the normal oral
bacteria attack the lining of the mouth, the tongue and the gums.
Particularly vulnerable are the areas that rub against the teeth and any spot
subject to trauma. Not programmed to fight the body's own bacteria, the
immune system ignores the attack and the infected site ulcerates. It takes
days for the surrounding tissue to effect healing while full recovery can
take ten to twenty days. Spicy, salty and acidic foods and drinks do NOT
cause aphthous ulcers (a common misconception), only make them feel worse.


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