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Aphthous Ulcer

Aphthous Ulcer: Introduction

Aphthous Ulcer: Small area of erosion in the mucosa of the mouth and tongue causing a painful, shallow lesion. See free access online books about Aphthous Ulcer below. See detailed information below for a list of 82 causes of Aphthous Ulcer, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Aphthous Ulcer:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Aphthous Ulcer. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Aphthous Ulcer: Symptom Checker

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Aphthous Ulcer

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Diagnostic Guides for Aphthous Ulcer

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Aphthous Ulcer from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Aphthous Ulcer. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Aphthous Ulcer

Medical Books Excerpts
  • SORE THROAT
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Stomatitis
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Throat pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Mouth lesions
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Throat pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Stomatitis
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Throat pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Sore Throat
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
 

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Definitions of Aphthous Ulcer:

Recurrent disease of the oral mucosa of unknown etiology, characterized by small white ulcerative lesions lasting 7 to 14 days.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

A blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Aphthous Ulcer

The list below shows some of the causes of Aphthous Ulcer mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Aphthous Ulcer?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Aphthous Ulcer. Of the 82 causes of Aphthous Ulcer that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 1 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 7 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 70 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 82 causes of Aphthous Ulcer

Conditions listing symptoms: Aphthous Ulcer:

The following list of conditions have 'Aphthous Ulcer' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

B

  • Bejel ... mouth ulcer

    C

  • Chemical poisoning - Sulfuric Acid ... mouth ulcer

    M

  • Mouth cancer ... Mouth ulcer
  • Mouth conditions ... Mouth ulcer

    S

  • Syphilis ... mouth ulcer

    T

  • Throat cancer ... Mouth ulcer
  • Tongue Cancer ... Mouth ulcer
  • Tongue Conditions ... Mouth ulcer
  • Tonsil cancer ... Mouth ulcer
  • Tonsil disorders ... Mouth ulcer
  • Tropical sprue ... mouth ulcer

    U

  • Ulcer ... Mouth ulcer

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  • Causes of Aphthous Ulcer Based on Risk Factors

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  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    What are the alternative names for Aphthous Ulcer:

    Oral aphthae, Aphthous stomatitis
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Aphthous Ulcer:

    Medical Conditions associated with Aphthous Ulcer:

    Mouth ulcers (164 causes), Mouth symptoms (2889 causes), Tongue symptoms (351 causes), Tongue ulcers (18 causes), Throat symptoms (2341 causes), Sore tongue (49 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)

    Symptoms related to Aphthous Ulcer:

    Ulcers (7 causes), Stomatitis (4 causes), Mouth ulcer (12 causes), Canker sore, Herpes, Nutritional defeciency

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