Question 1

could oral sex cause canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A true canker sore is an auto-immune condition that is not contagious. It can occur as a result of different types of stress. However, a herpetic ulcer can be mistaken to be a canker sore. Herpetic ulcers are contagious and can be transmitted by oral sex.

Question 2

what causes canker sores? how do i prevent them?

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Canker Sores: Possible triggers for canker sores include:
a minor injury to your mouth from dental work, overzealous brushing, sports mishaps, spicy or acidic foods, or an accidental cheek bite, 
toothpastes and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate, 
food sensitivities, particularly to chocolate, coffee, strawberries, eggs, nuts, cheese and highly acidic foods, such as pineapple, 
and others.

Question 3

can eating too many tomatoes cause canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Different people have varying sensitivities to foods.  It's possible that tomatoes may contribute due to their acidity level.

Question 4

can coffee really cause canker sores and if so why?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: The precise cause of canker sores remains unclear, though researchers suspect that  food sensitivities, particularly to chocolate, coffee, strawberries, eggs, nuts, cheese and highly  acidic food may be the cause. You are your best doctor. Try and observe. Maybe make a log  of what you eat and that could show if coffee is causing your canker sores.

Question 5

help please! could canker sores cause swelling in the surrounding tissue?

Accepted Answer

Yes it could: But it is best to show this to your doctor unless it is getting better on its own.

Question 6

i have had canker sores that keep coming back for over 3 years. they do go away but keep coming back. what could possibly be the cause of this? thx

Accepted Answer

CANKER SORES: IT SOUNDS AS IF YOU HAVE A SENSITIVITY TO A FOOD.
STOP EATING ALL NUTS, AND NO CHOCOLATE FOR A MONTH.
ALSO CONSIDER THE ELIMINATION OF SEAFOOD.
CONTINUE REGULAR FISH . . .
BEST LUCK AND LET US KNOW HOW THIS WORKS FOR YOU.

Question 7

what are the causes of canker sores in your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Not Sure: We know of several things that can cause canker sores(vitamin deficiency emotional stress, smoking, sls {sodium lauryl sulfate in most toothpastes},   as well as other illnesses(mostly autoimmune disorders).  They do not seem to be caused by bacteria or virus but can also be an allergy to a common bacterium has been reported. Tissue trauma also can be a cause.

Question 8

what are the causes of canker sores in the throat?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: One of the mysteries of medicine.  No known causes.

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

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).

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