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Canker Sore
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...
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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 ...
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Tests
Your health care provider can often make the diagnosis by looking at the sore. If canker sores persist or continue to r...
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Treatments
Treatment is usually not necessary. In most cases, the canker sores go away by themselves. Severe mouth ulcers (larger ...
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Drugs
acyclovir
amlexanox topical
chlorhexidine topical
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Supplements
Aloe
aloe vera
Aloe vera plant
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Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies for canker sores are aimed at healing existing sores and preventing their recurrence. Since canke...
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Risk Factors
emotional stress
Family History of Cancer Sores
Female Gender
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Complications
Antibiotic treatment for canker sores may lead to oral thrush (a type of mouth infection) or other Candida infections. ...
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Prevention
Avoid Food Allergens
Avoid Injury to Inside of Mouth
B-Complex with B-12
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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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