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A canker sore is an open sore in the mouth, which appears as a painful white or yellow ulcer surrounded by a bright red area. A canker sore is benign (not harmful). See also herpes , which can also cause mouth sores.
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Symptoms
The first symptom is usually a tingling or burning sensation that you feel before other symptoms develop. The following...
Causes
Canker sores are a common form of mouth ulcer. They occur in women more often than men. They may occur at any age, but ...
Tests
Your health care provider can often make the diagnosis by looking at the sore. If canker sores persist or continue to r...
Treatments
Treatment is usually not necessary. In most cases, the canker sores go away by themselves. Severe mouth ulcers (larger ...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies for canker sores are aimed at healing existing sores and preventing their recurrence. Since canke...
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 sores ...
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