Mouth sores are common in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They usually happen because the virus weakens your immune system, so your body has a hard time fighting infections that cause ...

If you notice a stinging sensation and redness on your upper or lower lip, you may know what’s coming: a cold sore. Or maybe you have a canker sore — one painful enough that it makes enjoying a meal ...

HIV can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to mouth complications, including herpes simplex, canker sores, HPV warts, and thrush. Maintaining good oral hygiene, staying ...

An ulcer is an area where part of the skin is missing and thus the underlying sensitive raw areas are exposed. The mouth has a lot of nerve endings and so mouth ulcers are often very sore. A mouth ...

Sores on the roof of the mouth can be painful. It grows gradually, starting with a slight bump, eventually becoming more swollen and agonising. While most oral sores heal on their own, some may ...

A canker sore—a painful white ulcer inside the mouth—might be brought on by stress. Or the wrong toothpaste. Or certain foods: tomatoes, peanuts, cinnamon. Or an iron deficiency. Or an allergy. Or a ...

The Greek philosopher Zeno of Citium once said that we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. It’s a sentiment many parents, grandparents – and US TV personality ...

From oral cancer to vitamin deficiencies, mouth ulcers and cracks can indicate a lot of hidden diseases. Know from the study here. Ulcers, cracks and sores are common in the mouth and usually they go ...

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Babies can develop mouth ulcers for many reasons. They often heal naturally in 7 to 14 days but may require medical attention if there are many, they spread, or your baby has other symptoms like a ...

Elizabeth Starrels sat in the examining chair of a Washington ear, nose and throat specialist in October 2012, weeping in frustration and pain. For the previous four months, Starrels, then 52, had ...