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==Overview== | |||
Symptoms of aphthous ulcers include [[oral pain]], [[dysphagia]], and [[oral bumps]] that may have resolved spontaneously in the past. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
*The patient's most commonly complain is oral pain, especially while ingesting acidic, salty or hot foods and beverages. | |||
*Many patients complain of previous episodes of [[aphthous ulcers]] that resolved spontaneously. | |||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
===Common Symptoms=== | ===Common Symptoms=== | ||
The first [[symptom]] of an aphthous ulcer is usually a tingling or burning sensation that you feel before other symptoms develop. The following [[symptoms]] may then occur: | The first [[symptom]] of an aphthous ulcer is usually a tingling or burning sensation that you feel before other symptoms develop. The following [[symptoms]] may then occur: | ||
* Painful, red spot or bump that develops into an open [[ulcer]] | * Painful, red spot or bump that develops into an open [[ulcer]] | ||
** Center is colored white or yellow | ** Center is colored white or yellow | ||
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* Sore may turn gray just before starting to heal | * Sore may turn gray just before starting to heal | ||
* [[Pain]] decreases in 7 to 10 days, with complete healing in 1 to 3 weeks. | * [[Pain]] decreases in 7 to 10 days, with complete healing in 1 to 3 weeks. | ||
*[[Pain]] is usually worsened with the ingestion of acid, salty or hot foods and beverages. | |||
* Particularly large [[ulcers]] (greater than 1 cm in diameter) often take longer to heal (2 to 4 weeks). Occasionally, a severe occurrence may be accompanied by nonspecific [[symptoms]] of [[illness]], such as [[fever]]. | * Particularly large [[ulcers]] (greater than 1 cm in diameter) often take longer to heal (2 to 4 weeks). Occasionally, a severe occurrence may be accompanied by nonspecific [[symptoms]] of [[illness]], such as [[fever]]. | ||
*[[Canker sores]] often return. | *[[Canker sores]] often return.<ref name="pmid28360966">{{cite journal| author=Edgar NR, Saleh D, Miller RA| title=Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Review. | journal=J Clin Aesthet Dermatol | year= 2017 | volume= 10 | issue= 3 | pages= 26-36 | pmid=28360966 | doi= | pmc=5367879 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=28360966 }} </ref><ref name="pmid26028911">{{cite journal| author=Tarakji B, Gazal G, Al-Maweri SA, Azzeghaiby SN, Alaizari N| title=Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis for dental practitioners. | journal=J Int Oral Health | year= 2015 | volume= 7 | issue= 5 | pages= 74-80 | pmid=26028911 | doi= | pmc=4441245 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26028911 }} </ref> | ||
===Less Common Symptoms=== | ===Less Common Symptoms=== | ||
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* [[Fever]] | * [[Fever]] | ||
* General [[discomfort]] or uneasiness ([[malaise]]) | * General [[discomfort]] or uneasiness ([[malaise]]) | ||
* Swollen [[lymph nodes]] | * Swollen [[lymph nodes]]<ref name="pmid26028911">{{cite journal| author=Tarakji B, Gazal G, Al-Maweri SA, Azzeghaiby SN, Alaizari N| title=Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis for dental practitioners. | journal=J Int Oral Health | year= 2015 | volume= 7 | issue= 5 | pages= 74-80 | pmid=26028911 | doi= | pmc=4441245 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26028911 }} </ref> | ||
* Some patients may present with [[genital ulcer]], such as [[Behçet]]'s | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2]
Overview
Symptoms of aphthous ulcers include oral pain, dysphagia, and oral bumps that may have resolved spontaneously in the past.
History
- The patient's most commonly complain is oral pain, especially while ingesting acidic, salty or hot foods and beverages.
- Many patients complain of previous episodes of aphthous ulcers that resolved spontaneously.
Symptoms
Common Symptoms
The first symptom of an aphthous ulcer is usually a tingling or burning sensation that you feel before other symptoms develop. The following symptoms may then occur:
- Painful, red spot or bump that develops into an open ulcer
- Center is colored white or yellow
- Usually small (under 1 cm) but occasionally larger
- Single bump or group of bumps (crops)
- Sore may turn gray just before starting to heal
- Pain decreases in 7 to 10 days, with complete healing in 1 to 3 weeks.
- Pain is usually worsened with the ingestion of acid, salty or hot foods and beverages.
- Particularly large ulcers (greater than 1 cm in diameter) often take longer to heal (2 to 4 weeks). Occasionally, a severe occurrence may be accompanied by nonspecific symptoms of illness, such as fever.
- Canker sores often return.[1][2]
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of Aphthous ulcers include:
- Fever
- General discomfort or uneasiness (malaise)
- Swollen lymph nodes[2]
- Some patients may present with genital ulcer, such as Behçet's
References
- ↑ Edgar NR, Saleh D, Miller RA (2017). "Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Review". J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 10 (3): 26–36. PMC 5367879. PMID 28360966.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tarakji B, Gazal G, Al-Maweri SA, Azzeghaiby SN, Alaizari N (2015). "Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis for dental practitioners". J Int Oral Health. 7 (5): 74–80. PMC 4441245. PMID 26028911.