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Q. I have a swollen lymph node due to canker sore. Is it normal?

Answered by
Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Aug 11, 2018 and last reviewed on: Sep 10, 2020

Hi doctor,

I am a 30 year old male. I have a canker sore. I was wondering if it is common to have a swollen right lymph node with tenderness, body pain, and tiredness along with the sore. Please explain.

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

Diabetology General Practitioner
#

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • Cankersore also referred as aphthous ulcer, is a non-specific ulceration of non-keratinous mucous membrane of the mouth.
  • The exact cause why these occur is not clear. Irritation of mucous membrane due to acidic foods and citrous foods could be a possibility.
  • Pain is quite intense in the initial phase. Also, lymph node enlargement is observed (as in your case).
  • To treat this avoid irritating foods like acidic and spicy foods.
  • To help early healing, a course of Doxycycline 100 mg once a day for eight days may be taken. Also, I suggest Chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash twice a day.
  • Folic acid supplements may be helpful for prevention. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and take treatment with consent.
The Probable causes:

Spicy foods or other irritating foods.

Preventive measures:

Avoid spicy foods.

Regarding follow up:

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