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Canker sore on the lower lip: Specialty: Oral medicine, dermatology: Symptoms: A round, often painful sore inside the mouth that is white or gray with a red border; Tingling or burning sensation prior to sore development; Fever, sluggishness, and/or swollen lymph nodes (severe cases only) Complications
A mouth ulcer (aphtha), or sometimes called a canker sore or salt blister, is an ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity. [1] Mouth ulcers are very common, occurring in association with many diseases and by many different mechanisms, but usually there is no serious underlying cause.
“Canker sores can be caused by trauma to the mucosal membranes, oral hygiene issues, poor nutrition, and/or stress,” says Dr. Connor. It's estimated that 20% of the population experiences this ...
Aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) is the recurrent appearance of mouth ulcers in otherwise healthy individuals. The cause is not completely understood, but it is thought that the condition represents a T cell mediated immune response which is triggered by a variety of factors. The individual ulcers (aphthae) recur periodically and heal ...
Canker sores are open sores in the mouth that can be treated at home, but can also be linked to medical conditions if they persist. Dermatologists explain.
Canker sores can also be a sign of a vitamin deficiency, such as being low in vitamin B12, zinc, folate, or iron, notes Villa. In some cases, new products can bring on a canker sore.
A hairy tongue may be an indication of Epstein Barr virus infection and is usually seen in those infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Other systemic diseases that can cause the tongue to form aphthous ulcers are: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, Behcet's Syndrome, pemphigus vulgaris, herpes simplex, histoplasmosis, and reactive ...
Iron-deficiency anemia is mainly caused by blood loss, such as may occur during menses or gastrointestinal hemorrhage.This often results in a depapilled, atrophic glossitis, giving the tongue a bald and shiny appearance, along with pallor (paleness) of the lips and other mucous membranes a tendency towards recurrent oral ulceration, [6] and cheilosis (swelling of the lips). [7]