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My friend has about 5 canker sores on & around her tongue about 2 weeks after oral sex. also small red bumps on roof of mouth. could it be related?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds like: it could be a Herpes virus infection..... would suggest your "friend" have an "intimate" conversation with her PCP about these "cankers"! There is medication for such lesions! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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