Symptom: Mouth ulcers

Introduction: Mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers: Ulcers or sores in the mouth region. See free access online books about Mouth ulcers below. See detailed information below for a list of 117 causes of Mouth ulcers, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Mouth ulcers:

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

• Mouth injury (see Mouth symptoms)
• Viral infection
• Oral candidiasis
• Herpes simplex
• Aphthous ulcer
• Anemia
• Chronic infections
• Dietary deficiency
• Chickenpox
• Measles
• Erythema multiforme
• Oral cancer
• Mouth cancer
• Throat cancer
• Tuberculosis
• Poorly fitted dentures
• Vitamin B deficiency
• Riboflavin deficiency
• Leukoplakia
• Cheek biting (see Cheek symptoms)
• Canker sore
• Syphilis
• Pemphigus
• Leukemia
• Myeloma
• Behcet's syndrome
• Crohn's disease
• Gingivitis
• Trench mouth
• See also causes of mouth ulcers

See full list of 117 causes of Mouth ulcers

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Causes of Types of Mouth ulcers:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Mouth ulcers:

• Aphthous Ulcer (81 causes)

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Mouth ulcers: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Mouth ulcers, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Mouth ulcers and Head symptoms (65 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Mouth symptoms (64 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Face symptoms (62 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Throat symptoms (61 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Pain (45 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Skin symptoms (42 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Nerve symptoms (40 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Sensations (40 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Skin problems (39 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Digestive symptoms (33 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Sore throat (30 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Respiratory symptoms (26 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Tongue symptoms (26 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Fever (25 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Sores (24 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Sore tongue (24 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Rash (24 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Temperature symptoms (22 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Fatigue (22 causes)
• Mouth ulcers and Aphthous Ulcer (21 causes)

See full list of 862 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Mouth ulcers

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Mouth symptoms (1788 causes)
• Throat symptoms (1143 causes)
• Head symptoms (3858 causes)
• Face symptoms (2766 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Mouth ulcers

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Mouth ulcers:

• Mouth rash
• Throat rash
• Tongue color changes
• Skin pigmentation changes

Diagnostic Guides for Mouth ulcers

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

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Diagnostic tests for Mouth ulcers:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Mouth ulcers. Some of these are listed below :

• Physical examination
  • Examine health of lips, mouth, gums and teeth. Note dental hygiene, mouth ulcers, mouth trauma from dentures and signs of mouth infections
  • Feel cervical lymph nodes (glands) for enlargement - e.g. with lip cancers, herpes simplex labialis.
  • Full physical examination may reveal features of systemic disease - e.g. Cancer, HIV infection, Syphilis, tuberculosis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease.
• Blood tests

See full list of 16 diagnostic tests for Mouth ulcers

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Mouth ulcers. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

• How long have you had the mouth ulcers? - to determine if acute or chronic.
• Where are the mouth ulcers? - e.g. if on the lip may suggest herpes simplex labialis (cold sore), syphilis or lip cancer.
• Have you had mouth ulcers in the past, if yes how frequently and when was the last time you had mouth ulcers? - Aphthous ulcers in the mouth are extremely common and the majority of adults will experience aphthous ulcers at some time during their lives however some medical conditions may cause recurrent mouth ulceration such as Crohn's disease, pernicious anemia, Behcet's disease and HIV infection.
• Recent local trauma to the mouth? - minor mouth injury is the most common cause of mouth ulceration e.g. injury from a toothbrush whilst brushing teeth, biting of the cheek.
• Dental health? - when last saw a dentist?, dental care routine? Known dental caries? - Poor oral hygiene may be associated with Vincent's infection and oral cancer which may both cause mouth ulceration.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Mouth ulcers (31 listings)

Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Mouth ulcers) may include:

• Gum ulceration? - may suggest acute ulcerative gingivitis (Vincent's disease).
• Lip ulceration? - would suggest herpes simplex labialis, syphilis and carcinoma.
• Genital ulceration? - must consider Behcet's syndrome, Herpes simplex or Reiter's syndrome.
• Diarrhea? - may suggest Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis and Celiac disease.
• Rash on face? - may suggest Herpes zoster (shingles) or Chicken pox.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Mouth ulcers (31 listings)

Stories from Users for Mouth ulcers

Real-life user stories relating to Mouth ulcers:

• Reccuring Severe Aphthous Mouth Ulcers, Anal Fissure, Tiredness
• mouth sores
• Huge Mouth Ulcer
• Cold sore, general mouth infection: what do I have?
• Exploding mouth ulcers - please help
• 3 big sores in my mouth
• Strange Sore in mouth
• Mouth Ulcers & Sore Gums
• mouth sores, bacterial conjunctivitis, fever
• Mouth Ulcers & Blisters on Hands (What is this?)
• Severe Aphthous Mouth Ulcers
• skin sores, mouth sores, bleeding of the woowho??!?!
• Mouth sores
• Sore on roof of mouth.
• Dizziness/shortness of breath/mouth ulcers - pls help
• red, sore skin around mouth
• Mouth Ulcer Problem
• Dizziness/mouth ulcers/shortness of breath - reposted
• rush on the head, ulcer in the mouth
• 9 Months of He!! ... Mouth sores, tounge film and clear small blisters on roof ...

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Mouth ulcers or relevant symptoms:

• ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (275)
  • Swelling in roof of mouth
  • Pain on one side of throat
  • Please help! Mucus/dark circles/bad breath...
  • Painful white bumps on tongue
  • Sinus headache & eye area pain
  • More user stories
• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (452)
  • Bloating/Distention/Intestinal Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Help Please! Extreme Abdominal Pain/Gas/Bowel Symptoms ++
  • Feels like a baby kicking-not pregnant
  • 7 year old with severe heartburn/stomach aches
  • More user stories
• Musculoskeletal (Muscles, joints and bones) (405)
  • Joint and muscular pain after taking chantix
  • Arm pain after sneezing
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Joint swelling, stiffness, severe foot pain
  • Muscle twitches/spasms
  • More user stories
• Integumentary (Skin) (244)
  • Itchy red bumps all over body? Hives?
  • Sensitive Skin to Touch
  • Painful skin and no answers!!!
  • Pinprick red dots, itchy skin, wrongly diagnosed
  • Skin blisters, joint & muscle pain, Photos..
  • More user stories
• Allergic/Immunologic (88)
  • Chronic hives
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Swelling & itching
  • Problems with my scalp can anyone help me
  • More user stories

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Causes of Mouth ulcers listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Mouth ulcers as a symptom include:

• Acatalasia
• Actinomycin D
• Angina bullosa hemorrhagica
• Aphthous stomatitis
• Behcet's disease
• Cancrum oris
• Celiac disease
• Cicatricial pemphigoid
• Cytotoxic therapeutic agents
• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• Dowling-Meara epidermolysis bullosa
• Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica, Hallopeau-Siemens type
• Epidermolysis bullosa letalis
• Epidermolysis bullosa simplex
• Epstein-Barr virus
• Giant cell granuloma
• Gold salts
• Hand-foot-mouth syndrome
• Herpangina
• Herpes simplex

See full list of 117 causes of Mouth ulcers
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Mouth ulcers:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Mouth ulcers as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Cytarabine Hydrochloride
• Cytosar-U
• Ceporex
• Capace
• Phenylbutazone

See full list of 86 medications causing Mouth ulcers

Drug interactions causing Mouth ulcers:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Mouth ulcers as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Folex and Advil (Ibuprofen) interaction
• Folex and Motrin (Ibuprofen) interaction
• Folex and Nuprin (Ibuprofen) interaction
• Folex and Aleve (Naproxen) interaction
• Folex and Naprosyn (Naproxen) interaction

See full list of 51 drug interactions causing Mouth ulcers

Definitions of Mouth ulcers:

A loss of mucous substance of the mouth showing local excavation of the surface, resulting from the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic tissue. It is the result of a variety of causes, e.g., denture irritation, aphthous stomatitis (STOMATITIS, APHTHOUS); NOMA; necrotizing gingivitis (GINGIVITIS, NECROTIZING, ULCERATIVE); TOOTHBRUSHING; and various irritants. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p842)
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Organs affected by Mouth ulcers:

The list of organs typically affected by Mouth ulcers may include, but is not limited to:

• Mouth

Detailed list of causes of Mouth ulcers

The list below shows some of the causes of Mouth ulcers mentioned in various sources:

• Acatalasemia - mouth ulcers
• Acatalasia
• Acrodermatitis Enteropathica - mucous membrane blisters
• Actinomycin D
• Agranulocytosis - painful mouth ulcers

See full list of 117 causes of Mouth ulcers

How Common are these Causes of Mouth ulcers?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Mouth ulcers. Of the 117 causes of Mouth ulcers that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 2 causes are "very common" diseases
• 4 causes are "common" diseases
• 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 2 causes are "rare" diseases
• 11 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 98 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 117 causes of Mouth ulcers

Conditions listing symptoms: Mouth ulcers:

The following list of conditions have 'Mouth ulcers' 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.

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Causes of Mouth ulcers Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Mouth ulcers based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: