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A 28-year-old female asked:
I started with a cold sore and now have many more all over my mouth. i also have red bumps on the back of my tongue and throat. my gums are inflamed and bleed when i brush my teeth, and seem to be cut up. is that a side effect of herpes too?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 34 years experience
Dr. can check throat: Throat pain can be from strep throat (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause. One's FIRST case of oral herpes can cause mouth sores from front to back. Later recurrences should cause cold sores on or near the lips. To lessen mouth pain, one can see her doctor and ask about mouth rinses (some contain anesthetic, Maalox, Benadryl, etc.).
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