Question 1

what can be done for apthous ulcers with granular mucoa throughout bowel to caecum?

Accepted Answer

Crohn's Disease?: You may have any number of problems that a colon biopsy may clarify. Crohn's disease must be ruled out, but infection and infiltrative disorders of the gut are also on the differential list. Of course, regardless of etiology, your doctor can offer medication--so talk to him/her about the finding & what is recommended.

Question 2

do apthous ulcers cause swollen lymph nodes?

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Swollen lymph nodes: Apthous ulcers would not cause swollen lymph nodes but can occur in conjunction with another problem. The ulcers are thought to occur due to stress and the swollen lymph nodes can be a sign that you are fighting off something else. A visit to your physician is recommended in this case.

Question 3

i get 1/2 times per month apthous ulcers but without anything else, is rheumatologist visit warranted? according to my gp these are just apthous ulcers but i am still worried if it is not something more than that like behcet's syndrome?

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: Behcet's disease is described as repetitive ulcerative lesions, which can unpredictably recur, and is an auto-immune disease involving inflammation of blood vessels.  Herpes type I can also recur secondary to stress, but usually in only one location. See an infectious disease physician for guidance.

Question 4

its said citrus fruits,potato chips can cause apthous ulcers?these foods cause micro injuries to the oral mucosa? or its the heat in body?and whats the role of vitb12 supplement. does taking supplement makes oral mucosa stronger against such injury?

Accepted Answer

Injuries: "It's said" by who? I've not seen well refereed research to support "micro abrasions" or "heat in the body" as precursors to aphthous ulcers. No, supplements don't help, only create supplement-rich urine. For best results have well balanced diet, brush 2x/day for 2 FULL minutes, floss or water-pick daily. See your Dentist 2x/year for evaluation &amp; professional cleaning.

Question 5

taking felbamate 300 bud for absense sz- sz free but recurrent painful apthous ulcers with stomatitis of lower lip not responsive to antiviral - are they due to felbamate and what can i do for relief (even magic mouthwash not helping?

Accepted Answer

: Apthous ulcers of the mouth are not caused by a virus. The cause is elusive. You may get some relief by rinsing your mouth with maalox. A prescriotion corticosteroid gel, suitable for mouth use,is probably the most effective treatment.

Question 6

what is aphthous ulcer?

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Canker sore.: An aphthous ulcer is also known as a canker sore, often a painful circular lesion inside the mouth. It does not have one specific cause, but it can be brought on by many triggers such as stress, infection, vitamin deficiencies, or immune system abnormalities. Other than being painful, they are harmless and can be treated with topical oral agents.

Question 7

how to cure an aphthous ulcer?

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Aphthous ulcers: There is no quick cure but using a combination of liquid mylanta and liquid Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and applying a small amount of the combination on the ulcer multiple times a day will cut down on the pain and may help heal it a little quicker.

Question 8

what are aphthous ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Canker sore.: An aphthous ulcer is also known as a canker sore, often a painful circular lesion inside the mouth. It does not have one specific cause, but it can be brought on by many triggers such as stress, infection, vitamin deficiencies, or immune system abnormalities. Other than being painful, they are harmless and can be treated with topical oral agents.

Question 9

what should i do for painful aphthous ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Prevent trigger: See prior answers relating to these for much more discussion. Each person usually finds that certain things trigger them, e.g. Citrus fruits, lack of sleep, weight loss, iron, vitamin B12 or Folic Acid deficiency, trauma, braces. There are some systemic diseases associated with these: crohn's, behcets, celiac disease.   Also think of hot drinks. Oragel topically or antiviral rx early on may help.

Question 10

what are the chances i have aphthous ulcers vsherpes?

Accepted Answer

Could be both.: Herpes simplex of the mouth is a common cause of painful, recurrent ulcerations, caused by the virus, that stays indolent in the mouths/lips, and then when triggered by a 'cold' or sun or certain foods, etc, becomes an active lesion.  Aphthous ulcer is a more general term, which is associated with many different causes, but not one cause.

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I get 1/2 times per month apthous ulcers but without anything else, is rheumatologist visit warranted? according to my gp these are just apthous ulcers but i am still worried if it is not something more than that like behcet's syndrome?

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Its said citrus fruits,potato chips can cause apthous ulcers?these foods cause micro injuries to the oral mucosa? or its the heat in body?and whats the role of vitb12 supplement. does taking supplement makes oral mucosa stronger against such injury?

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Taking felbamate 300 bud for absense sz- sz free but recurrent painful apthous ulcers with stomatitis of lower lip not responsive to antiviral - are they due to felbamate and what can i do for relief (even magic mouthwash not helping?

A member asked:

What is aphthous ulcer?

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What are aphthous ulcers?

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