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Symptom: Sores
- Introduction: Sores
- Causes (238 conditions)
- Causes of Types
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Multiple Symptom Checker
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- News (11 listings)
- Stories from Users
Introduction: Sores
Further information about Sores is below, or review more specific information about these types of Sores: pus, blisters, cold sores, skin sores, bed sores, skin ulcers, spots, Weals or other types.
Sores: Sores affecting the skin. See free access online books about Sores below. See detailed information below for a list of 238 causes of Sores, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
» Review Causes of Sores: full list
Causes of Sores:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Sores.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Blisters
- Skin ulcers (type of Ulcer)
- Canker sores
- Boils
- Bedsores
- Cold sores
- Insect causes include:
- Infections of other skin conditions:
- Systemic medical conditions causing sores, blisters or skin ulcers:
- Infections causing sores or blisters:
- Herpes
- Shinkles
- Warts
- Chicken pox
- Melioidosis
- See also blisters
See full list of 238 causes of Sores
» Review Causes of Sores: full list
Causes of Types of Sores:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Sores:
- Pus (44 causes)
- Blisters (226 causes)
- Cold sores (1 cause)
- Skin sores (7 causes)
- Bed sores (12 causes)
- Skin ulcers (69 causes)
- Spots (140 causes)
- Weals (100 causes)
- Scaly eruptions (21 causes)
- Skin blistering (5 causes)
- Pustular rash (17 causes)
- Scabs (15 causes)
- Scabbing skin
- Abscess (34 causes)
See full list of 23 types for Sores
Sores: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Sores, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
Multiple Symptom Checker - Other Symptoms
Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Sores and Skin symptoms (205 causes)
- Sores and Skin problems (196 causes)
- Sores and Skin lesion (168 causes)
- Sores and Blisters (138 causes)
- Sores and Nerve symptoms (110 causes)
- Sores and Pain (106 causes)
- Sores and Sensations (106 causes)
- Sores and Head symptoms (100 causes)
- Sores and Fever (79 causes)
- Sores and Swelling symptoms (74 causes)
- Sores and Temperature symptoms (73 causes)
- Sores and Digestive symptoms (72 causes)
- Sores and Face symptoms (68 causes)
- Sores and Skin ulcer (67 causes)
- Sores and Rash (66 causes)
- Sores and Itching skin (66 causes)
- Sores and Abdominal symptoms (59 causes)
- Sores and Respiratory symptoms (59 causes)
- Sores and Mouth symptoms (58 causes)
- Sores and Eye symptoms (57 causes)
See full list of 1560 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Sores
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Skin symptoms (1828 causes)
- Skin problems (1677 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Sores
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Sores:
- Skin rash (559 causes)
- Skin ulcers (69 causes)
- Skin blisters (226 causes)
- Skin symptoms (1828 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Sores
Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Sores from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Sores. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Sores
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Stories from Users for Sores
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Sores or relevant symptoms:
Videos for Sores
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Organs affected by Sores:
The list of organs typically affected by Sores may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Sores
The list below shows some of the causes of Sores mentioned in various sources:
- Acne Vulgaris - skin pustules
- Acrodermatitis Enteropathica - mucous membrane blisters
- Actinic cheilitis - lip ulcers
- Actinomycetales infection - organ abscesses
- Actinomycosis - abscess formation
See full list of 238 causes of Sores
How Common are these Causes of Sores?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Sores. Of the 238 causes of Sores that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 8 causes are "very common" diseases
- 11 causes are "common" diseases
- 7 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 3 causes are "rare" diseases
- 23 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 197 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 238
causes of Sores
Conditions listing symptoms: Sores:
The following list of conditions have 'Sores' 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: Sores:
The following list of conditions have 'Sores' 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 Sores Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Sores based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Sores?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Sores, 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
- Dermatologist
Classifications of Sores:
Subtypes of Sores:
Pus (27 causes), Blisters (144 causes), Cold sores (1 cause), Skin sores (7 causes), Bed sores, Skin ulcers (66 causes), Spots (2 causes), Weals (31 causes), Scaly eruptions, Skin blistering (5 causes), Pustular rash, Scabs (7 causes), Scabbing skin, Abscess (17 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Sores:
Skin symptoms (1818 causes), Skin problems (1667 causes)
Symptoms related to Sores:
Skin rash (379 causes), Skin ulcers (66 causes), Skin blisters (144 causes), Skin symptoms (1818 causes)
Sores as a disease:
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Medical News summaries about Sores
Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about Sores and many other medical conditions:
- A range of common medicines may cause a serious reaction
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- Lawsuits begin soon after Vioxx taken off market
- Medications can cause potentially fatal Stevens Johnson Syndrome
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