Patients are not advised to swim when they have ulcers in their mouths to avoid infections that can cause the condition to worsen.
In the process of swimming, the patient will inevitably appear in the mouth to gulp water phenomenon. If the water in the pool or the sea is not very clean, the bacteria and viruses inside will enter the patient’s mouth in the process, and the ulcer may worsen or even become infected, affecting the healing of the affected area.
Therefore, it is not recommended to swim when you have ulcers in your mouth. If you need to swim, it is recommended that you wait until the ulcer has healed. In the meantime, you can replace it with some other sports, such as hiking, running, etc., but be careful not to overdo it, so as not to aggravate the discomfort.
It is recommended to consult a doctor immediately for active treatment of ulcers in the mouth under the guidance of the doctor.