Question 1

hi, i have a very painful canker sore on my uvula and before that i had tonsillitis and it's good now and treated. i can't eat, please help?

Accepted Answer

Canker sore: Canker sores are the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The condition is idiopathic (cause is not known) recurrent aphthous ulcers is usually self-limiting. If concerned see your dentist for laser treatment, immediate solution.

Question 2

ive got a round white patch that is rather large on the side of the skin around my tonsil. it hurts to turn my neck. his of tonsillitis but it also looks similar to a canker sore. how can you tell the difference?

Accepted Answer

White patch: That's what Dentistds and Physicians spend all that time in school learning to do. Many lesions look similar to =other lesions. If it bothers you, see your DDS/DMD or MD/DO. If it lasts longer than 14 days from onset to complete disappearance, go immediately to Dentist or Physician for examination.

Question 3

does aphthasol (amlexanox) (rx) for canker sores (aphthous stomatitis) work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The medication has two function: anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic. Remember that canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are different from herpes ulcers (cold sores). There are many triggers, and they are divided into minor and major. Symptomatic relief is usually all that can be provided -- and avoiding things that trigger the  aphthae.

Question 4

i have tonsillitis long time ago and every year i feel allergic problem in my thort.about 7 days i feel same allergic problem in my thort and tongue i have 1 canker sore.i take just anti histamine.but ago i treat this with prednisone.does it covid 19?

Accepted Answer

Can call Dr on video: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza, EB virus, or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or acid reflux. Usually, a person sees the doctor (call first) if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. COVID-19 infections tend to have cough, whereas strep usually lacks cough but has more throat pain.

Question 5

recently had sex with girl. sore showed up on tip of tongue that i thought was a canker sore. there are white sores on throat and tonsils. tonsils and throat are swollen. nothing on genitalia though. is this more likely straight herpes or tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe strep,flu,etc.: Tongue and throat symptoms can be from viruses, strep throat, allergies, etc... It can be difficult to tell what the cause is. If symptoms only last 1-2 days, it was likely allergies, irritation, or a mild cold. Doctors have rapid 5-minute tests for strep, so a primary care doctor can diagnose strep and start antibiotics. Other possible viral infections are mono and oral herpes. Doctor can check.

Question 6

i am having canker sore in teeth root and also tonsilitis ,i took amoxcyllin for 3 days after that suddenly getting high fever what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: Your mouth ulcers are viral and are usually associated with lower grade fever.  The fact that you are having high grade fevers is concerning.   You may have a secondary bacterial infection or abscess .  Such infections can be life threatening.  See your physician immediately.

Question 7

i have a canker sore on uvula. how can i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Bland diet: Nothing too hot or spicy to eat, otherwise you will continue to irritate it.
Often, they may take up to 7 days to heal, on their own.

Question 8

will a doctor prescribe pain meds for canker sore on uvula?

Accepted Answer

Some may: Some doctors may prescribe a pain med for you if the canker sore is extremely large.  A medicated rinse containing a mixture of a local anesthetic and other medications is often prescribed to numb the oral cavity and may provide significant relief for you.

Question 9

i developed a 'canker sore' on the back of my throat near my uvula. hsv swab negative. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Aphthae: Not herpes, no culture needed. See a dermatologist. Various treatments when troublesome. Silver nitrate stick helps some people. Colchicine. Many others. Most need no treatment. If it persists, it is not aphthous lesion and may need biopsy.

Question 10

uvula looks like a canker sore on it.no pain just tightness and looks yellow w red around it.dr gave me z pac and flonase 5 days ago but still there?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: These, if that is what you really have, are of unknown cause and will not respond to antibiotics. If your doctor was giving you Flonase it suggest they were treating something other than the sore on the uvula. You might want to discuss this with them and if not satisfied, get a second opinion, possibly from an ENT doctor.

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Hi, i have a very painful canker sore on my uvula and before that i had tonsillitis and it's good now and treated. i can't eat, please help?

A member asked:

Ive got a round white patch that is rather large on the side of the skin around my tonsil. it hurts to turn my neck. his of tonsillitis but it also looks similar to a canker sore. how can you tell the difference?

A member asked:

Does aphthasol (amlexanox) (rx) for canker sores (aphthous stomatitis) work?

A member asked:

I have tonsillitis long time ago and every year i feel allergic problem in my thort.about 7 days i feel same allergic problem in my thort and tongue i have 1 canker sore.i take just anti histamine.but ago i treat this with prednisone.does it covid 19?

A member asked:

Recently had sex with girl. sore showed up on tip of tongue that i thought was a canker sore. there are white sores on throat and tonsils. tonsils and throat are swollen. nothing on genitalia though. is this more likely straight herpes or tonsillitis?

A member asked:

I am having canker sore in teeth root and also tonsilitis ,i took amoxcyllin for 3 days after that suddenly getting high fever what could be the cause?

A member asked:

I have a canker sore on uvula. how can i get rid of it?

A member asked:

Will a doctor prescribe pain meds for canker sore on uvula?

A member asked:

I developed a 'canker sore' on the back of my throat near my uvula. hsv swab negative. is this normal?

A member asked:

Uvula looks like a canker sore on it.no pain just tightness and looks yellow w red around it.dr gave me z pac and flonase 5 days ago but still there?

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