What Is A Canker Sore?
A canker sore is an
Recurrent canker sores are one of the most common inflammatory conditions of the mouth, afflicting about 20 percent of the general population. There may be a genetic predisposition for canker sores.
It is not known what causes canker sores in all patients, although more than one cause is likely even for individual patients. Attempts to...
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Canker sores
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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... Read more »
Fever blisters and canker sores
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Alternative Names Canker sores and fever blisters Information Question: Are fever blisters and canker sores the same thing? ... Read more »
Canker sore treatment
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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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