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Medical Conditions - Oral Ulcer

Oral ulcers, otherwise called mouth ulcers or canker sores, are small and painful lesions that can develop in the gums, roof of the mouth, or inside of the cheeks. They are not contagious and are commonly seen in women, teenagers, and individuals with a family history of ulcers. Oral injury, stress, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, braces, and food sensitivities can all trigger oral ulcers.

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What is the reason for repeated mouth ulcer in a child?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mouth ulcers in children of this age group are mainly due to vitamin and mineral deficiency. Sometimes worm infestation is also implicated in mouth ulcers.

Can mouth sores at 27 be a sign of Crohn's disease?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

What causes ulcer in the mouth frequently?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a common aphthous ulcer also know as canker sore.

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Dr. Beryl F

Dr. Beryl F

Can some abrasions within the cheek be linea alba?

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Can HIV spread through kissing a person with a mouth ulcer?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Not all ulcers are due to STDs (sexually transmitted infections). It may be due to stress or aphthous ulcers, herpes simplex virus, etc.

What could a bump on the back of the roof of the mouth be?

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Dr. Tarun Gupta

What causes bump in the gums?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern and understand your concern. It could be a common aphthous ulcer (canker sore). It has various causative factors.

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Dr. Beryl F

Dr. Beryl F

I have three big oral ulcers. Please help me out.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your statement, it seems that you are having recurrent oral ulcers. Well, I would like to inform you that most commonly, we have two types of oral ulcers.

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Dr. Asif Ahmed

Dr. Asif Ahmed

How can recurrent mouth ulcers be managed?

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Is my mouth sore a sign of oral cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like a well indurated mucosal ulcer. Being oral cancer is unlikely.

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