Aphthous ulcer natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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.