Causes Canker Sores
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 not cancerous.
A canker sore is not the same as a
Alternative Names
Aphthous ulcer; Ulcer - aphthous
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Canker sores are a common form of
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Canker Sores
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A canker sore is an ulcer on the mucous membrane inside your mouth. The medical terms for canker sores are aphthous stomatitis, ulcerative... Read more »
Fever blisters and canker sores
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Canker sores and fever blisters Information Question: Are fever blisters and canker sores the same thing? ... Read more »
Canker sore treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Treatment - canker sores Information Question: How can you treat painful canker sores in your mouth? ... Read more »
Mouth sores
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Different types of sores can appear anywhere in the mouth, including the inner cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, or palate. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Sore throat
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A sore throat is discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. A sore throat often makes it painful to swallow. Alternative Names ... Read more »
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