Question 1

i suffer from mouth sores very frequently. at the moment i have sores on the inner side of lips and on inner side of teeth?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like Cankers: Canker sores, or recurrent aphthous ulcers are an autoimmune, inflammatory reaction to trauma, medications, and just about any emotional or physical stress you can imagine--worse if they are combined. They are self-limiting (go away in about 10-14 days) and require no treatment. Pain can be controlled by ibuprofen/acetominophen. If no relief, see dentist for laser or chemical cautery for relief.

Question 2

i have a sore on my inner lip, and it looks a lot like the hiv mouth sores that i've seen before. i've been super worried all day about it! ?

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Can be other: Typical mouth sores are Herpes or Aphthous ulcers. If not sure , see your MD or Dentist. If on shiny wet surface inside lip then most common is Aphthous ulcer. If on firm, dry lip/outer lip then Herpes is most common. Both are viral and can appear when immune system is weakened. Can have either / both without HIV. If at risk, get tested. Good Luck.

Question 3

my baby stopped eating since he developed mouth sores, how should i treat them?

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Orajel, : Any of the Benzocaine containing products will help numb the mouth so the baby can feed.

Question 4

what causes mouth sores to reoccur?

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Depends: That all really depends on the type of sore. Sores can occur for a variety of reasons, trauma, viral infection, autoimmune response, bacterial infection, chronic irritation, and so on. My best guess is that you are referring to canker sores. These are usually caused by reaction to some type of food or stress. They are autoimmune reactions and sometimes are severe enough to require meds.

Question 5

my son is experiencing  mouth sores.

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It happens: To get the most from this site you provide background information on the problem and ask a related question. The docs on the site donate their time, any fees just maintain the site. Your simple statement does not provide background or ask a recognizable question. You are welcome to start over. Your posts are not linked and go out at random to the site.

Question 6

what home remedies treat mouth sores?

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Very simple: H2o2 hydrogen peroxide use on swab to clean the area ..

Question 7

what to do if my hubby has terrible mouth sores?

Accepted Answer

Get seen: This is lupus, Behcet's, or agranulocytosis until proved otherwise. If it's herpangina, it will self-cure. If it's pemphigus, it's a long-term management problem. There are several other possibilities.

Question 8

need expert advice. what helps relieve mouth sores?

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Depends: You need to visit a dentist to diagnose the type of mouth sore since there are several. Once diagnosed, treatment can be recommended.

Question 9

what does it mean when you have recurring mouth sores?

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First Cause: It all depends on what is the cause of the mouth sores.  This has to be diagnosed before this answer can be valid.

Question 10

what are some good home remedies to help heal mouth sores?

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My favorite:: Mix together equal amounts of milk of magnesia or kaopectate and benadryl (diphenhydramine). Milk of magnesia and kaopectate both contain ingredients that coat wet tissues, such as those in the mouth. Benylin and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) contain ingredients that act as mild topical anesthetics and antihistamines (which reduce inflammation). Dab it on your canker sores with a q-tip. Don't swallow it.

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