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Canker sores are small ulcers that form inside the mouth. They are believed to be caused by a combination of factors, including stress, hormonal changes, certain foods, and a weakened immune system. These factors can lead to irritation and damage to the delicate tissues in the mouth, resulting in the development of canker sores.
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How big can canker sores get and what factors contribute to their size?
Canker sores can vary in size, typically ranging from a few millimeters to around one centimeter in diameter. Factors that can contribute to their size include genetics, stress, diet, and oral hygiene.
What causes canker sores to develop in your mouth?
Canker sores in the mouth can develop due to various factors such as stress, injury to the mouth, certain foods, hormonal changes, and weakened immune system.
Can canker sores be caught from someone else?
No, canker sores are abrasions inside your mouth and can be caused by biting your mouth, stress, drinking coffee etc. Cold sores (oral herpes) can be spread by someone else.
How quickly do canker sores typically develop?
Canker sores typically develop within a few days and can last for about a week to two weeks.
How big can canker sores grow in size?
Canker sores can vary in size, but typically they are small and range from a few millimeters to about a centimeter in diameter.
How big can canker sores get and what factors contribute to their size?
Canker sores can vary in size, typically ranging from a few millimeters to around one centimeter in diameter. Factors that can contribute to their size include genetics, stress, diet, and oral hygiene.
How contagious are canker sores?
Canker sores are not infectious.
Can making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?
No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.
How are canker sores diagnosed?
Canker sores are diagnosed by observation of the blister.
Does Ambien cause canker sores?
Ambien doesn't cause canker sores.
List factors that may contribute to pressure sores?
list some contributing factors to the development of pressure ulcers
Can being allergic to nuts cause canker sores?
I get canker sores from nuts. No other reaction but the pesky sores.
What causes canker sores to develop in your mouth?
Canker sores in the mouth can develop due to various factors such as stress, injury to the mouth, certain foods, hormonal changes, and weakened immune system.
What impact does stress have on the occurrence of canker sores?
Canker sores tend to appear in response to stress.
What is the prognosis for canker sores?
There is no cure for canker sores. They do not get larger or occur more frequently with age.
When canker sores are big does that mean that they are going away?
No, when canker sores are going away the pain lessens.
Where are pictures of canker sores?
The cause of canker sores is unknown but they occur in the mouth and can be quite painful. Pictures of canker sores can be found on any medical website, health or medical magazines and books.
