loading...| Preferred Name |
Aphthous Ulcers |
| Synonyms |
Aphthous ulcers |
| Definitions |
<p>Canker sores are small, round sores in your <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/mouthdisorders.html">mouth</a>. They can be on the inside of your cheek, under your tongue, or in the back of your throat. They usually have a red edge and a gray center. They can be quite painful. They are not the same as <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/coldsores.html">cold sores</a>, which are caused by herpes simplex.</p> <p>Canker sores aren't contagious. They may happen if you have a viral infection. They may also be triggered by stress, food allergies, lack of vitamins and minerals, hormonal changes or menstrual periods. In some cases the cause is unknown.</p> <p>In most cases, the sores go away by themselves. Some ointments, creams or rinses may help with the pain. Avoiding hot, spicy food while you have a canker sore also helps.</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0038363 |
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Aphthous ulcers Canker Sores |
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C0038363 |
| Date created |
10/01/2012 |
| definition |
Canker sores are small, round sores in your mouth. They can be on the inside of your cheek, under your tongue, or in the back of your throat. They usually have a red edge and a gray center. They can be quite painful. They are not the same as cold sores, which are caused by herpes simplex. Canker sores aren't contagious. They may happen if you have a viral infection. They may also be triggered by stress, food allergies, lack of vitamins and minerals, hormonal changes or menstrual periods. In some cases the cause is unknown. In most cases, the sores go away by themselves. Some ointments, creams or rinses may help with the pain. Avoiding hot, spicy food while you have a canker sore also helps. |
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/ |
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C0038363 |
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Aphthous Ulcers |
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| Scope Statement |
Canker sores (Aphthous ulcers) are painful sores inside of the mouth. They are non-cancerous but can cause viral infections. Read about the triggers.https://medlineplus.gov/cankersores.html |
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T047 |
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