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A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth. Canker sores are white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area. They are benign (not cancer. See also: Herpes, Fever blisters and Canker sores |
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Symptoms
The first symptom is usually a tingling or burning sensation that you feel before other symptoms develop. The followi...
Causes
Canker sores are a common form of mouth ulcer. They occur in women more often than men. They may occur at any age, bu...
Tests
Your health care provider can often make the diagnosis by looking at the sore. If canker sores persist or continue to...
Treatments
Treatment is usually not necessary. In most cases, the canker sores go away by themselves. If you have a canker sore,...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies for canker sores are aimed at healing existing sores and preventing their recurrence. Several h...
Complications
Antibiotic treatment for canker sores may lead to oral thrush (a type of mouth infection) or other Candida infections...
Doctor Specialties
Apply home treatment and call your health care provider if symptoms of canker sores persist or worsen, or canker sore...
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