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Can it be that a cold sore causes someone to have swollen gums, canker sores, and causes tongue to have missing taste buds?

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Dr. Lawrence Kessler answered

Cold sores: What you describe is not just the cold sore causing other oral problems but a possible systemic infection sometimes strep throat can result in all these symptoms so please see your doctor to resolve the problem.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/22/2013

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Dr. Husam Bezreh answered

IT could: It could be a viral infection which, in addition to causing sores, could cause viral gum infection.

Answered 9/12/2013

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A member asked:

Can it be that a cold sore causes someone to have swollen gums, canker sores, and causes tongue to have missing taste buds?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Lawrence Kessler answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Husam Bezreh answered

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