Question 1

are mouth sores early or late symptoms of hiv ?

Accepted Answer

Both: Sores in the mouth are one of the main signs of initial HIV infection, along with flu-like symptoms (body aches, fever,  cough, etc).  But they also occur further along in the illness when the immune system becomes more suppressed.

Question 2

i have 2 mouth sores on the right side of my mouth and i keep tasting something metallic and bitter can you please explain these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Metallic ; Bitter: Gum disease, hormonal changes, blood or discharge from the sores, your medications, not drinking enough water, nasal discharge... The list continues, but not all may be your answer. To find the true cause, please see a dentist, or doctor, or both. Metallic, bitter tastes may be temporary ; insignificant, or they may indicate the beginning of something serious in the mouth or body. Best examined!

Question 3

is it possible that mouth sores that are white in the middle to be a symptom of an std?

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Possible: Any ulcer in the mouth heals with a whitish appearance as it heals.  So any ulcer of the ling of the mouth could have a whitish appearance.  A common ulcer is herpes, but it susally also is see on the lipis as well.

Question 4

i am experiencing  mouth sores, gum swelling, tongue problems (quality: white patches) , abnormal vaginal discharge (quality: mucus and blood)  and... vaginal blisters. i have one partner and he is not  experiencing any of these symptoms ?

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Time for -: medical assessment. May need history, physical examination and tests to further work this up.

Question 5

hi dr hiv 4 gen combo lab test neg at 8 weeks and hiv 2 gen rapid test neg at 16 weeks but still have symptoms like mouth sores and throat pain sore tongue do i need to retest?

Accepted Answer

: HIV test results always tell the truth; symptoms often do not. Your test proves you do not have HIV and that something else is causing your symptoms. You do not need any additional testing -- the HIV tests already done are 100% conclusive. Work with your doctor about your symptoms but please stop worrying about HIV.

Question 6

what would cause a high hct level for a month and the following symptoms itching/burning of my skin. easy brusing lack of appetite recurring mouth sores extreme fatuige night sweats joint and muscle pain chest pain?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,what you described warrants that polycythemia vera be ruled out. It would be prudent to consult a hematologist. for info: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/polycythemia-vera

Question 7

are mouth ulcers a sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Irrelevant: Canker sores (mouth ulcers) are the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The condition is idiopathic (cause is not known) recurrent aphthous ulcers is usually self-limiting. If concerned see your dentist after 10 days or visit today for laser immediate amelioration.

Question 8

ny wife is 20th week in her pregnancy she still has nausea and now she has got mouth ulcers on toungue what can we do?

Accepted Answer

Ask her OB?: Many pregnant women find that taking (eating, drinking) ginger helps tremendously with nausea: ginger in tea, ginger root, however you want to take it. Mouth ulcers (and really all such questions) can ONLY be addressed by a doctor who can see and examine the patient, you should take these to the OB doctor not online. Hope this helps.

Question 9

my son is experiencing  mouth sores.

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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Are mouth sores early or late symptoms of hiv ?

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I have 2 mouth sores on the right side of my mouth and i keep tasting something metallic and bitter can you please explain these symptoms?

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Is it possible that mouth sores that are white in the middle to be a symptom of an std?

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I am experiencing mouth sores, gum swelling, tongue problems (quality: white patches) , abnormal vaginal discharge (quality: mucus and blood) and... vaginal blisters. i have one partner and he is not experiencing any of these symptoms ?

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Hi dr hiv 4 gen combo lab test neg at 8 weeks and hiv 2 gen rapid test neg at 16 weeks but still have symptoms like mouth sores and throat pain sore tongue do i need to retest?

A member asked:

What would cause a high hct level for a month and the following symptoms itching/burning of my skin. easy brusing lack of appetite recurring mouth sores extreme fatuige night sweats joint and muscle pain chest pain?

A member asked:

Are mouth ulcers a sign of pregnancy?

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Ny wife is 20th week in her pregnancy she still has nausea and now she has got mouth ulcers on toungue what can we do?

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My son is experiencing mouth sores.

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What to do if my hubby has terrible mouth sores?

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