Canker Sores: Canker sores (aphthous stomatitis) are among the most common causes of sores in the mouth. Causes of canker sores include
heredity,
oral trauma,
hormonal changes,
anxiety,
stress,
quitting smoking,
medications,
food allergies,
toothpastes, and
certain diseases.
Symptoms of canker sores include
painful but clear sores,
deep painful ulcers, and
herpetiforms.
Treatment of canker sores include medication and herbal supplements.
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Canker Sores Topic Guide - Visuals
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Canker Sores Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Sodium Hyaluronate TopicalSodium hyaluronate is similar to the fluid that surrounds your joints. Sodium hyaluronate acts as a lubricant on the skin by restoring moisture and preventin...learn more »
LicoriceLicorice is a plant also known as Acide Glycyrrhizique, Alcacuz, Bois Doux, Bois Sucré, Gan Zao, Glabra, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Isoflavone, Je...learn more »
InfliximabInfliximab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation...learn more »
ThalidomideThalidomide is used together with dexamethasone to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer). Thalidomide is also used to treat and prevent moderate to se...learn more »
Aloe Vera TopicalAloe vera topical is made from the extract of the aloe vera plant leaf. Aloe vera is also known as Burn Plant, Elephant's Gall, Ghee-Kunwar, Hsiang-Dan, Kan...learn more »
Calamine (topical)Calamine is an anti-itch medicine that works by causing a cooling sensation as it evaporates on your skin. Calamine also dries oozing or weeping from minor s...learn more »
Triamcinolone TopicalTriamcinolone is a steroid that helps reduce inflammation in the body...learn more »
Sucralfate (oral)Sucralfate is used short-term (up to 8 weeks) to treat an active duodenal ulcer.
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PentoxifyllinePentoxifylline causes changes in your blood that help improve blood flow. This also helps your blood carry oxygen to your tissues and organs...learn more »
DiphenhydramineDiphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching,...learn more »
ColchicineColchicine affects the way the body responds to uric acid crystals, which reduces swelling and pain...learn more »
CimetidineCimetidine is a stomach acid reducer that is used to treat and prevent certain types of stomach ulcer. Cimetidine is also used to treat gastroesophageal ref...learn more »
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