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Diseases » Canker sores » Summary
 

What is Canker sores?

What is Canker sores?

  • Canker sores: Ulcers of the mouth or nearby areas.
  • Canker sores: recurrent disease of the oral mucosa of unknown etiology, characterized by small white ulcerative lesions lasting 7 to 14 days.
    Source - Diseases Database
  • Canker sores: a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract.
    Source - WordNet 2.1

Canker sores: Introduction

Types of Canker sores:

Broader types of Canker sores:

How serious is Canker sores?

Prognosis of Canker sores: Ulcers usually heal within a week or two.
Complications of Canker sores: see complications of Canker sores

What causes Canker sores?

Causes of Canker sores: see causes of Canker sores

What are the symptoms of Canker sores?

Symptoms of Canker sores: see symptoms of Canker sores

Complications of Canker sores: see complications of Canker sores

Canker sores: Testing

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Canker sores.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Canker sores: see treatments for Canker sores
Research for Canker sores: see research for Canker sores

Name and Aliases of Canker sores

Main name of condition: Canker sores

Other names or spellings for Canker sores:

aphthous ulcers

Oral aphthae, Aphthous stomatitis Source - Diseases Database

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