Question 1

Is it any way possible to have genital aphthous ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Aphthous ulcers occur in the mouth by definition, but similar genital ulcers are possible.  They should be examined and considered in connection with your overall medical history as there are several possible causes.  Some include various infections, drug reactions or systemic inflammatory diseases such as Behcet Disease.

Question 2

Have just had a colonoscopy and they found some aphthous ulcers in my bowel. what are they?

Accepted Answer

Aphthous ulcers are generally painful ulcers that occur in the mouth. Typically called 'canker sore', they are recurrent.  Since aphthous means ulcer (latin, it's all in the latin), therefore it is a redundant term, and more accurate is the diagnosis of 'aphthous stomatitis'.  
Among the many associations with other problems, one is a colon disorder known as crohn's; but the ulcer is in the mouth.

Question 3

Just had a colonoscopy.  the report said they found some aphthous ulcers in my bowel.   what are they?

Accepted Answer

The ulcers associated with ulcerative colitis are located in the colon, whereas ulcers in crohn's disease may be found anywhere in the gut from the mouth (aphthous ulcers) to the anus. Ulcerative colitis ulcers are typically shallow and more numerous, while crohn's disease ulcers are usually deeper and with more distinct borders.

Question 4

2 ulcers at the entrance of my vagina. i have been tested for herpes and the results came back negative so i'm thinking that they're aphthous ulcers?

Accepted Answer

This needs to be examined by your GYN and are not aphthous ulcers.  If you have joint swelling and pain also, consult a rheumatologist.

Question 5

I usually overthink a lot which causes stress.and i keep getting aphthous ulcers frequently. docs of healthtap have written to take one bcomplex everyday for ulcers. i should take with or without zinc? and for how long?3months,6months,1year?

Accepted Answer

If you have found that a combination of particular medications produce relief, and you can't reduce the stress,  keep going with what works.  You might want to reduce the dosage and frequency. Aphthous ulcers are stress related so stressing about is not going to help, but eliminating the cause of stress will probably help a lot.

Question 6

What are aphthous ulcers?

Accepted Answer

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

What should i do for painful aphthous ulcers?

Accepted Answer

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 8

What are the chances i have aphthous ulcers vsherpes?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the definition or description of: aphthous ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Apthous ulcers affect the loose mucosal surfaces of the oral cavity (cheeks, lips, tongue, etc).  They appear as a circular white ulcer with a red halo around the edges.  The cause is unknown, but thought to be viral.  The most common type, apthous minor, lasts about 10-14 days, are painful for the first 7-10 days, and heal on their own.  There is also apthous major and herpetiform apthous.

Question 10

Are canker sores aphthous ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Both canker sores and aphthous ulcers are two names for the same lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth. Unlike cold sores which are caused by the herpes virus, they do not occur on the outside surface of your lips and are not contagious although they are painful and take from 7 to 14 days to go away.

Genital aphthous ulcers

Is it any way possible to have genital aphthous ulcers?

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Have just had a colonoscopy and they found some aphthous ulcers in my bowel. what are they?

Just had a colonoscopy. the report said they found some aphthous ulcers in my bowel. what are they?

2 ulcers at the entrance of my vagina. i have been tested for herpes and the results came back negative so i'm thinking that they're aphthous ulcers?

I usually overthink a lot which causes stress.and i keep getting aphthous ulcers frequently. docs of healthtap have written to take one bcomplex everyday for ulcers. i should take with or without zinc? and for how long?3months,6months,1year?

What are aphthous ulcers?

What should i do for painful aphthous ulcers?

What are the chances i have aphthous ulcers vsherpes?

What is the definition or description of: aphthous ulcers?

Are canker sores aphthous ulcers?

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