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- Mouth ulcers: Introduction
- Causes (222 conditions)
- Types
- Diagnosis Checklist (31 listings)
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Diagnostic tests (16 listings)
- Symptom Checker
- Drug causes (86 listings)
- Drug interaction causes (51 listings)
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Mouth ulcers: Introduction
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 222 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
- more causes...»
See full list of 222 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 (82 causes)
- more types...»
Review causes of types of Mouth ulcers in more specific categories:
- Mouth ulcers in children (19 causes)
- more types...»
See full list of 12 types for Mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Mouth ulcers, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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- Mouth ulcers and Head symptoms (163 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Mouth symptoms (161 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Face symptoms (159 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Throat symptoms (158 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Pain (141 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Skin symptoms (136 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Nerve symptoms (136 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Sensations (135 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Digestive symptoms (127 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Rash (116 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Fatigue (114 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Muscle weakness (114 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Abdominal symptoms (109 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Muscle symptoms (109 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Weakness (105 causes)
- Mouth ulcers and Diarrhea (104 causes)
- more...»
See full list of 2482 Symptom Checker combinations related to Mouth ulcers
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Mouth symptoms (2823 causes)
- Throat symptoms (2320 causes)
- Head symptoms (5905 causes)
- Face symptoms (4286 causes)
- more symptoms...»
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 (62 causes)
- Viral infection
- Oral candidiasis (26 causes)
- Herpes simplex
- Aphthous ulcer (82 causes)
- Anemia (765 causes)
- Chronic infections
- Dietary deficiency
- Chickenpox
- Measles
- Erythema multiforme
- more symptoms...»
Diagnostic Guides for Mouth ulcers
Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps 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
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Hospitals & Clinics: 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
- Full blood count and ESR
- more 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.
- more questions...»
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.
- more symptoms...»
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
- Seasonal fatigue & mouth sores in teenager
- 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 sores, bacterial conjunctivitis, fever
- Mouth Ulcers & Sore Gums
- 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
- Mouth Ulcer
- Losing weight and mouth sores
- 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:
- Musculoskeletal (Muscles, joints and bones) (663)
- Integumentary (Skin) (432)
- Allergic/Immunologic (157)
- Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (775)
- ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (513)
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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
- more causes...»
See full list of 222
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
- Butazolidin
- Sodium Aurothiomalate
- more causes...»
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
- Folex and Ansaid (Flurbiprofen) interaction
- Folex and Aspirin interaction
- Folex and Indocin (Indomethacin) interaction
- more interactions...»
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:
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
- Agapanthus poisoning - mouth ulceration
- Agranulocytosis - painful mouth ulcers
- Anemia
- more causes...»
See full list of 222 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 222 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
- 203 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 222 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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Conditions listing complications: Mouth ulcers:
The following list of conditions have 'Mouth ulcers' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. 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
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Mouth ulcers?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Mouth ulcers, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Ear nose and throat specialist
- more specialists...»
What are the alternative names for Mouth ulcers:
Oral ulceration
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Mouth ulcers:
Subtypes of Mouth ulcers:
Aphthous Ulcer (12 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Mouth ulcers:
Mouth symptoms (2805 causes), Throat symptoms (2303 causes), Head symptoms (5831 causes), Face symptoms (4261 causes)
Symptoms related to Mouth ulcers:
Mouth rash, Throat rash, Tongue color changes, Skin pigmentation changes (48 causes), Viral infection, Oral candidiasis (2 causes), Herpes simplex, Aphthous ulcer (12 causes), Anemia (660 causes), Chronic infections, Dietary deficiency, Chickenpox, Measles, Erythema multiforme
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Medical News summaries about Mouth ulcers
Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about Mouth ulcers and many other medical conditions:
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- Treatment may now be possible for early diagnosed cases of Niemann-Pick disease
News Archives for Mouth ulcers
Medical news articles related to Mouth ulcers include:
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Mouth ulcers
Medical research papers related to Mouth ulcers include:
- Uveitis and Iritis
- Is there evidence linking rosuvastatin and mouth ulcers?
- Is Nicorandil induced colitis dose dependant?
- ACE Inhibitors with Diuretics
- Coeliac Disease
- Is there any evidence of benefit in lysine supplements for treatment of recurrent mouth ulcers in a 12 year old?
- Modafinil
- Carbimazole
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Related medical articles from our Disease Center for Mouth ulcers:
- Introduction: Mouth ulcers
- Basic Summary for Mouth ulcers
- Types of Mouth ulcers
- Causes of Mouth ulcers
- Videos for Mouth ulcers
- Drug Causes of Mouth ulcers
- Symptoms of Mouth ulcers
- Treatments for Mouth ulcers
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