painful ulcers of the mouth or tongue. Also known as aphthous stomatitis.
See recurrent aphthous ulcers.
Canker sores or recurrent aphthous ulcers are painful sores that can occur singly or in clusters in the mouth for a duration of a about 10 to 14 days.
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Recommendation Personal Hygiene Changes"It may be a good idea to avoid toothpaste that contains sodium lauryl sulfate because it breaks up a protective barrier on the teeth and gums, which results in a greater frequency of ulcers..."
Recommendation Lactobacillus Acidophilus"... Topical use, by chewing lactobacillus tablets several times each day, may also reduce the soreness in some cases..."
Relationship to Iron Requirement" Vitamin B12, folate, zinc and iron have been shown to be effective in up to 60% of patients with canker sores when such a vitamin or mineral deficiency has been documented..."
Also known as Aphthous Ulcers, these are small, painful ulcers that occur on the inside of the cheek, lip or underside of the tongue. Caused by an assortment of viruses, doctors call this condition aphthous stomatitis. Canker sores usually clear up by themselves within a week or so, but they often recur, sometimes in the form of multiple sores.
The Condition"...The cold sore, commonly confused with the canker sore, is caused by the herpes simplex virus..."
Relationship to Allergy to Foods (Hidden)"Foods including wheat, oranges, tomatoes, chocolate, nuts, eggplant, tea and cola were dietary allergens that have been found to trigger ulcer initiation..."