Canker sore
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Also known as: aphthous ulcersContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTCausesCausesThe exact cause is not known, but the factors which could trigger canker sores areStress or anxietyThe duration before or during menstruationInjury - accidental cheek or lips biteBraces on teethFood allergiesFood or juice that has a lot of acid, such as orange juiceIron, vitamin B12, or folic acid deficiency in diet The exact cause is not known, but the factors which could trigger canker sores are Stress or anxiety The duration before or during menstruation Injury - accidental cheek or lips bite Braces on teeth Food allergies Food or juice that has a lot of acid, such as orange juice Iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid deficiency in diet Major symptom is an ulcer inside the mouth, on the tongue or at the base of the gum It has a red border and white or yellow center Is shallow at the center Starts with burning or tingling sensation Fever Pain Cancerous sores may show symptoms like bleeding gums, loose teeth, trouble swallowing Avoid spicy, salty, or acidic foods Also avoid foods that cause allergic symptoms, such as an itchy mouth, a swollen tongue, or hives Practice relaxation techniques to overcome stress Maintain good oral hygiene Use a soft toothbrush Get tested for vitamin deficiencies and take supplements if necessary Discomfort or pain while talking, brushing teeth, or eating Fatigue Sores spreading outside the mouth Fever
The exact cause is not known, but the factors which could trigger canker sores are
Stress or anxiety
The duration before or during menstruation
Injury - accidental cheek or lips bite
Braces on teeth
Food allergies
Food or juice that has a lot of acid, such as orange juice
Iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid deficiency in diet
Major symptom is an ulcer inside the mouth, on the tongue or at the base of the gum
It has a red border and white or yellow center
Is shallow at the center
Starts with burning or tingling sensation
Fever
Pain
Cancerous sores may show symptoms like bleeding gums, loose teeth, trouble swallowing
Avoid spicy, salty, or acidic foods
Also avoid foods that cause allergic symptoms, such as an itchy mouth, a swollen tongue, or hives
Practice relaxation techniques to overcome stress
Maintain good oral hygiene
Use a soft toothbrush
Get tested for vitamin deficiencies and take supplements if necessary
Discomfort or pain while talking, brushing teeth, or eating
Fatigue
Sores spreading outside the mouth
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