Aphthous stomatitis
Most mouth sores are cold sores (also called fever blisters), canker sores, or other irritation caused by:
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Who knew that changes that result from going through menopause could be the culprit that causes some women to have a painful mouth? New... Read more »
In the early 20th century, Swedish physician Henrik Sjögren (SHOW-gren) first described a group of women whose chronic arthritis was... Read more »
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Tongue problems include pain, swelling, or a change in how the tongue looks.Alternative NamesDark tongue; Burning tongue syndromeConsiderationsThe... Read more »
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Chemotherapy can cause sores in your mouth and throat. These sores can become infected by yeast, bacteria, or viruses in your mouth. Chemotherapy... Read more »
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Mouth and throat sores, also called mucositis, look like ulcers and can be red and swollen. Pain from these sores can affect your ability to eat,... Read more »
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A posterior tongue carcinoma is a cancerous growth (tumor) located on the back (posterior) part of the tongue. See: Oral cancer Alternative... Read more »
Cold sores may be more than just painful and irritating--they may be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. In a recent animal study,... Read more »