Question 1

do canker sores bleed if you pop them?

Accepted Answer

canker sores: Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are flat, grey painful ulcers that usually do not bleed.
Cold sores, which are caused by an infection of the herpes simplex virus, first appear as crusty blisters, and may bleed if "popped".
Check with your dentist to be sure exactly what the lesion is.

Question 2

can canker sores bleed?

Accepted Answer

Mostly, No.: Canker sore is a painful condition happened in the mouth without particular reason associated. It could happen on lips, palate, check and tongue. Most canker sore do not have spontaneous bleeding, but it will bleed when there is mechanical irritation. There are many ways to help for the pain of canker sore, you can contact your dentist for help.

Question 3

is it common to have canker sores bleed?

Accepted Answer

See Your Dentist: It is possible for a canker sore to bleed, however, this is usually due to a secondary irritation of the lesion or a subsequent infection. Please see your dentist for an evaluation and for some ideas about prevention of this problem.

Question 4

painful canker sores that bleed and pus. how do i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: If the lesions are as you say canker sores then there are several over the counter products you can try that may provide temporary relief but if they are actively oozing puss, it may be a bacterial infection that requires treatment and possibly antibiotic prescription .  Talk to a pharmacist( advice is free) then find or talk to your dentist. Good luck.

Question 5

my canker sore is bleeding? 
i get canker sores all the time but they've never bled.

Accepted Answer

Not a problem : Bleeding doesn't often happen but it's not dangerous because these ulcers are very close of the blood supply underneath the tissue

Question 6

i have canker sores that sometimes have minor, brief bleeding.  is it safe to eat raw sushi?  i'm worried about parasites entering my bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

Wait to eat it: It is better to wait until your mouth is healed before you eat any raw sushi.  You are at higher risk of infection when you have open sores.

Question 7

is it safe to eat sushi (raw type) when i have large canker sores at the back of my throat.  no way to avoid the food touching the sores and one did a minor bleed but for a very short time.

Accepted Answer

Sushi: Sushi is raw. So probably not a good idea when you have open sores in mouth.

Question 8

my canker sores wont go?

Accepted Answer

Dental visit: True canker sores are helped by sme medications, but you need a dental visit to make sure that is what you have and to get a prescription

Question 9

what causes canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus: Usually the sore starts with a tingly sensation then may feel feverish and swollen then becomes painful and you will notice a raised blister or sore with a red border.  Many times they are due to a trauma or stress but the bottom line is that it is from a herpetic virus.

Question 10

should i be taking bampho phenique for canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Camphoi-phenique: Campho- phenique can be used to help a canker sore feel better, especially when it first starts.  The canker sore will heal in about 10-14 days.  Avoid spicy  or acidic foods.

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