A member asked:

I have mouth ulcers, some of my gums are inflammed, painful to swallow, swollen lymph node under my left chin, fever and headache. what could this be?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See your MD: Without actually examining you, we can't properly diagnose your symptoms. You need to see a physician for a face to face clinical evaluation. The possibilities are too numerous to even list or adequately elaborate on in this type of forum, and would serve you no real benefit.

Answered 7/3/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

One cause: One cause would be primary herpetic gingivostomatitis. Very painful. Try OTC pain meds plus oral rinse (ask pharmacist. If symptoms persists beyond a few days, see MD.

Answered 7/3/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Oral herpes HSV-1: a cluster of blisters on the lips, tongue, floor, or roof of the mouth accompanied by oral pain and irritation, sore throat, swollen gums and lips, headache, mild fever and enlarged glands. These symptoms may go away on their own without treatment in 1 to 2 weeks.

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