It is a troublesome condition that affects normal individuals. It presents with recurrent episodes of small painful ulcers on the tongue and/or buccal mucosa, each episode lasting one to several weeks before healing. For some patients, it may be a manifestation of iron, folate or vitamin B1 2 deficiency. Symptomatic treatment may be given with anti-inflammatory analgesic/ anaesthetic gels. They can be treated with topical steroid gel. More severe cases may require oral medication.