Friday, October, 30, 2009
Canker Sore Causes And Treatments
October 02, 2008
Researchers have found that two medications may treat painful mouth
ulcers. One med, Trental, provided some relief to patients with
ulcers from recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Another study found that
Elidel cream was effective against oral erosive lichen planus.
These ulcers are so painful that patients often lose weight because
mouth pain prevents them from eating.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Todd Eisner
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Health Expert
...Interestingly, Tagamet, is sometimes useful for treating canker sores. It should be noted...
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By Karen Lee Richards
,
Health Expert
Today Eli Lilly and Co. announced the FDA approval of Cymbalta (duloxetine HCI) for the management...
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By Karen Lee Richards
,
Health Expert
Eli Lilly and Co. recently submitted a supplemental new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug...
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By Christine Kennard
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Health Expert
Two studies published in academic journals this week have reported possible future treatment...
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Health Guide
...Practice good oral hygiene for hairy tongue and black tongue. Be sure to eat a well-balanced diet.
Canker sores are caused by viruses and can't be cured by treatment. They must heal on...
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...Ulcer - aphthous Treatment Treatment is usually not necessary. In most cases, the
canker sores go away by themselves. Severe mouth ulcers (larger than 1 cm or lasting longer...
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Similar Conditions
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canker sores (known medically as aphthous ulcers) are often confused with the cold sores of HSV-1.
Canker sores frequently crop up singly or...
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...have double the normal risk for gallstones. Click the icon to see an image of gallstones.Mouth Sores.
Canker sores are common, and when they occur they persist. Those at higher risk are males and...
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...of periodontal disease, tooth decay, and possibly precancerous areas in patients who abuse alcohol.
Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) Click the icon to see an image of a
canker sore.Self-injury in...
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