Throat ulcers

Throat ulcers: Introduction

Throat ulcers need to be distinguish from other ulcers, such as mouth ulcers, tongue ulcers, etc., and other causes of sore throat or swallowing difficulty. Throat ulcers need prompt professional medical attention.

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Causes of Throat ulcers:

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

• Oral herpex simplex - see herpes simplex
• Oral thrush
• Esophageal thrush
• Herpes zoster
• Primary syphilis
• Secondary syphilis
• Herpangina
• Fusospirochetal infection
• Chicken pox
• See also other causes of sore throat, pain swallowing, etc
• more causes...»

See full list of 24 causes of Throat ulcers

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Throat ulcers: Symptom Checker

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

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• Throat ulcers and Head symptoms (18 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Sore throat (18 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Face symptoms (17 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Throat symptoms (17 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Mouth ulcers (17 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Mouth symptoms (16 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Nerve symptoms (16 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Pain (16 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Sensations (16 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Rash (11 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Digestive symptoms (11 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Skin symptoms (10 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Tongue symptoms (10 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Fever (10 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Eating symptoms (9 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Food symptoms (9 causes)
• Throat ulcers and Aphthous Ulcer (9 causes)
• more...»

See full list of 657 Symptom Checker combinations related to Throat ulcers

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• Asthma
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Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Throat symptoms (2320 causes)
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Throat ulcers

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

• Sore throat (493 causes)
• Pain swallowing (89 causes)
• Throat symptoms (2320 causes)
• Swallowing symptoms (469 causes)
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Diagnostic Guides for Throat ulcers

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Throat ulcers: Self Assessment Tools

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Throat ulcers: Medical Mistakes

• GERD -- Health Mistakes
• Heartburn -- Health Mistakes
• Acid Reflux -- Health Mistakes
• Asthma -- Health Mistakes
• Allergies -- Health Mistakes
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Throat ulcers: Undiagnosed Conditions

Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Hospitals & Clinics: Throat ulcers

Research extensive quality ratings and patient safety measures for hospitals, clinics and medical facilities in health specialties related to Throat ulcers:

• Dental Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• Lung Health (Pulmonology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Throat ulcers: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

• Face / Facial / Oral Health Specialists:
  • Oral Pathology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
• Dental Health Specialists:
  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental)
  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Pathology (Mouth Specialist)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Mouth / Facial Surgery)
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics (Dental Prosthetics)
• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
  • Pulmonology (Lung Health Specialists)
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Misdiagnosis and Throat ulcers

Sinusitis is overdiagnosed: There is a tendency to give a diagnosis of sinusitis, when the condition is really a harmless complication of another infection, such as a common cold....read more »

Whooping cough often undiagnosed: Although most children in the Western world have been immunized against whooping cough (also called "pertussis"), this protection wears off after about 15...read more »

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung...read more »

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Throat ulcers: Related Rare Diseases

Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Throat ulcers

Home medical tests possibly related to Throat ulcers:

• Lung & Respiratory Health Tests:
  • Asthma-Related Home Test Kits
  • Home Lung Function Test Kits
• Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
  • Home Fever Tests
  • Home Ear Infection Test Kits
  • Home Flu Tests
  • Home Strep A Tests
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Stories from Users for Throat ulcers

Real-life user stories relating to Throat ulcers:

• recurring throat scab
• ulcerated throat
• getting rid of a throat ulcer
• Reoccuring Throat Ulcer
• Throat Ulcers
• treating an acid induced ulcer in throat
• Ulcerated sore throat
• Throat ulcer
• Frequent Throat Infections

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

• Allergic/Immunologic (157)
  • Chronic hives
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
  • Swelling & itching
  • Problems with my scalp can anyone help me
  • More user stories
• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (775)
  • Bloating/Distention/Intestinal Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Feels like a baby kicking-not pregnant
  • Help Please! Extreme Abdominal Pain/Gas/Bowel Symptoms ++
  • Explosive Diarrhea after eating
  • More user stories
• ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (513)
  • Pain on one side of throat
  • Swelling in roof of mouth
  • Tonsilliths (tonsil stones)
  • Painful white bumps on tongue
  • Please help! Mucus/dark circles/bad breath...
  • More user stories

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Organs affected by Throat ulcers:

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

• Mouth
• Throat
• Tongue

Detailed list of causes of Throat ulcers

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

• Acquired agranulocytosis - throat ulcers
• Bejel - throat ulcers
• Chicken pox - throat blisters
• Dermatostomatitis, Stevens Johnson type - throat blisters
• Erythema multiforme - throat blisters
• more causes...»

See full list of 24 causes of Throat ulcers

How Common are these Causes of Throat 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 Throat ulcers. Of the 24 causes of Throat ulcers that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 0 causes are "very common" diseases
• 0 causes are "common" diseases
• 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 20 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 24 causes of Throat ulcers

Conditions listing symptoms: Throat ulcers:

The following list of conditions have 'Throat 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 Throat ulcers Based on Risk Factors

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