Mouth ulcers may signal hidden diseases: Health conditions they are linked to, who is at risk, and prevention tips

Mouth ulcers, or canker sores, are common but painful. Triggers include minor injuries, food sensitivities, nutrient ...
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Viral Illness Spreads In PG County Schools As Dozens Report Hand, Foot, And Mouth Cases

A viral illness is spreading through classrooms in Prince George’s County, with more than 40 schools reporting cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, according to district officials. Prince George’s ...
Los Angeles Times

Why Aphthous Ulcers Are More Than Just Canker Sores

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common condition affecting 20-25% of the population, characterized by recurring oral ulcers. Aphthous ulcers are distinct from cold sores (herpes) and are not ...
Detroit Free Press

Many people experience small ulcers on their gums. What can you do about canker sores?

Canker sores are painful ulcers that form inside your mouth. The sores can affect daily habits like eating and drinking. Experts recommend key practices like regular teeth brushing and flossing to ...
Healthline

What to Know About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Adults

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness that causes, symptoms like fever, rash, and mouth sores. Though HFMD occurs most often in children, adults can get it, too, and may have ...
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Hand, foot and mouth disease identified in the region

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is confirming cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in a few southeast daycares, according ...
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Double risk of dementia after mouth ulcer virus

Erika Vestin, First author of the study ‘Herpes Simplex Viral Infection Doubles the Risk of Dementia in a Contemporary Cohort of Older Adults: A Prospective Study’. People who have had the herpes ...
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease spreads across Delhi-Haryana: 5 early symptoms to identify in children and precautions to take

A sudden spike in cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) has put families across Delhi and Haryana on high alert. This viral infection, common among children, is spreading fast through schools ...
Reuters

Recurrent mouth ulcers suggest celiac disease

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A minority of patients with recurrent mouth sores (aphthous stomatitis) have gluten-sensitive enteropathy, making evaluation for celiac disease appropriate in this ...
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Ulcerative Colitis and Mouth Sores

Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Mouth Sores? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is a chronic (lasting and persistent) condition that mainly affects the colon, part ...
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'I thought my painful mouth ulcer was caused by stress... then I discovered I had tongue cancer': This is the sinister ulcer symptom you must get checked out immediately - and ...

They can scupper your sleep, make mealtimes miserable and turn your favourite hot drink into an instrument of torture. Even holding a simple conversation can often be agony. Mouth ulcers, it’s fair to ...