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==Natural History== | |||
==Complications== | |||
Antibiotic treatment for canker sores may lead to [[oral thrush]] (a type of mouth infection) or other [[Candida]] infections. Rarely, bacterial infections such as [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000855.htm]] [[cellulitis]] and [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001047.htm]] [[Ludwig's angina]] may occur. Canker sores are not [[cancer]] and don't lead to cancer, but if you have a mouth ulcer that lasts more than 2 weeks, you should see your doctor to rule out possible cancer. | |||
==Prognosis== | |||
Aphthous ulcers usually heal on their own. The pain usually decreases in a few days. Other symptoms disappear in 10 to 14 days. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Natural History
Complications
Antibiotic treatment for canker sores may lead to oral thrush (a type of mouth infection) or other Candida infections. Rarely, bacterial infections such as [2]] cellulitis and [3]] Ludwig's angina may occur. Canker sores are not cancer and don't lead to cancer, but if you have a mouth ulcer that lasts more than 2 weeks, you should see your doctor to rule out possible cancer.
Prognosis
Aphthous ulcers usually heal on their own. The pain usually decreases in a few days. Other symptoms disappear in 10 to 14 days.