Question 1

i just had a tonsilectomy 3 days ago the pain pills are not helping i've got canker sores everywhere i need relief now can i use chloraseptic / kanka?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Call your surgeon about your pain and canker sores.  They will help you.

Question 2

how do you treat canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Salt water swish: Early on, you can try a salt water or hydrogen peroxide swish and spit.  If the symptoms persist past a few days or recur frequently, see your dentist or doctor for an antimicrobial mouthwash, cortisone medication, or other solution.

Question 3

why canker sores grow in size?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Canker sore typically heal in about 10-14 days and once they form they do not keep growing.  If the sore in your mouth is growing, please se a dentist and have it checked.  It may be ore than just a canker sore.

Question 4

can kisses cause canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Really canker sores?: Answered before on healthtap, canker sores are common aphthous ulcers of the surface of the mouth that occur situationally, often in response to stressors, are bacterial or viral, & can be treated topically w/many otc products that reduce local discomfort & potentially speed healing. However, a # of systemic diseases cause canker sore-like lesions--crohn's, behcet's, std (sexually transmitted).

Question 5

so how do you heal canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: Canker sores are a type of mouth ulcer.  They can be caused from viral infections, a mouth injury, aggresive tooth brushing, biting the cheek or tongue, emotional stress or hormonal changes.  

Treatment is palliative...The sores will usually heal by themselves in 7-10 days.  Stay away from hot, spicy foods.

Non prescription orabase ointment can be applied before meals.

Question 6

how to remove canker sores fast?

Accepted Answer

Fast canker sore cur: Unfortunately once the outbreak occurs it has to run its course.  Avoid anything that will irritate them.  You might try a product called zilactin.  Follow the directions on the tube.  It may sting a little when you first put it on, but it helps sometimes.

Question 7

do canker sores heal on their own?

Accepted Answer

Yes! : Minor canker sores heal in about 2 weeks by themselves or 14 days with treatment. :-) treatment can take the pain away, though. Major canker sores dan take much longer to heal.

Question 8

any good remedies for canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: Canker sores, also called recurrent aphthous stomatitis, usually occur in the mouth on the tongue, cheeks and inside of the lips. They may be caused by trauma such as biting the area, stress, and herpetic viral infections. They can occur singularly or in groups.
They usually heal on their own in 5-7 days.
Applying orabase ointment (no rx needed) can help alleviate the pain.
Check with you dentist.

Question 9

why do i get reoccuring canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Canker Sores: Canker sores are due to herpes simplex virus type 1. It is very very common. A ton of things can cause recurrent outbreaks. You can buy over-the-counter treatment or see your primary doctor who can prescribe as needed tablets for outbreaks or might opt to put you on daily suppressive therapy. Hsv-1 is painful and unsightly, but don't worry because stress only makes them happen more often.

Question 10

i have 6 painful canker sores! what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Frequency: How often do you get canker sores? If you think about it, do the canker sores come after eating certain foods, during stressful times, or while you have an infection.  Some people find strawberries or tomatoes cause canker sores. If stress brings them on, exercise, rest and relaxation techniques help. For relief, try topical anesthesia. If severe, ask your dentist for viscous lidocaine.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Canker sores after tonsillectomy

A member asked:

I just had a tonsilectomy 3 days ago the pain pills are not helping i've got canker sores everywhere i need relief now can i use chloraseptic / kanka?

A member asked:

How do you treat canker sores?

A member asked:

Why canker sores grow in size?

A member asked:

Can kisses cause canker sores?

A member asked:

So how do you heal canker sores?

A member asked:

How to remove canker sores fast?

A member asked:

Do canker sores heal on their own?

A member asked:

Any good remedies for canker sores?

A member asked:

Why do i get reoccuring canker sores?

A member asked:

I have 6 painful canker sores! what should i do?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?