Question 1

is it possible to get a blister or canker sore where the nose and throat meet caused by snoring?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: I do not believe there is anything in  the literature connecting the two.  A canker sore can be caused by trauma but I do not believe it would be from a vibrating soft palate.

Question 2

canker sore like on top of head of penis. is it herpes?

Accepted Answer

: If partner had open lesions and unprotected sex occurred than type two genital herpes could develop. Have your partner and yourself checked. HSV-1 can be dormant and passed on as HSV-2.

Question 3

can u give head w a canker sore?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: Cancer sores or cold sores on the lips and face are usually caused by the herpes virus. During the active phase the virus is very contagious and care should be taken to avoid activities that could spread the virus to others or to other areas on your body. Touching the sore than casually rubbing your eye is probably the most serious complication. This can spread the virus to the eye..

Question 4

had what looked like a canker sore/white head directly on bottom lip. popped it and it went away. not a cold sore. usually get with chapped lips. ?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: see your dentist.  You may have had an aphthous ulcer which is very similiar and not a cold sore.  It appears on soft muscosal tissue and lasts for 3-7 days.  It appears from stress and iatrogenic; unknown causes. It disappears usually after 7 days but, it is red and painful.  Viscous Lidocaine rinses and Lidex (fluocinonide) cream topically applied to the area help.

Question 5

canker sore help me in so much pain!?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A topical anesthetic may numb the pain.  Ask your doctor to prescribe you one.

Question 6

i have had this canker sore for a week?

Accepted Answer

Canker sore: Canker sores typically take 10-14 days to heal.  You should be seeing signs of healing,  such as decreasing size and sensitivity.  If you have concerns then see a dentist for evaluation.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of a canker sore?

Accepted Answer

Canker Sores: Generally, canker sores are painful and have a white crater in the center surrounded by a rim of bright red inflammation.  They usually go away after a few days, but there are ways to treat them with topical cortisone or an injection or cortisone that will make them resolve much faster.  See you dermatologist for help.

Question 8

describe the features of a canker sore.?

Accepted Answer

Mouth ulcer: Ulcer or opening in the normal mucosal barrier  of the mouth usually about half the size of a dime...Much like a brush burn which is a break in the skin barrier it can be painful .... Multiple possibilties as to the etiology...If it is chronic non urgent medical evaluation is needed.

Question 9

what exactly is the fastest way to heal a canker sore?

Accepted Answer

Canker sore Tx: Canker sores also known as aphthous ulcers will heal on their own in 10-14 days.  There is not much you can do to make them heal quicker.  Avoid hot and spicy foods, you can rinse with salt water or use any number of remedies from your local pharmacy, but only to make them feel better meanwhile.  Some dentists use lasers for treatment. Personally, i don't think it's worth the trouble or the money.

Question 10

can a canker sore bleed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but you hardly see it, because saliva would clear it. More often you only see open "ulcers".

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