Canker Sores or Lu-as

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What Causes Canker Sores?

The exact cause of most canker sores is unknown. Stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause of simple canker sores. Certain foods - including citrus or acidic fruits and vegetables (such as lemons, oranges, pineapples, apples, figs, tomatoes, and strawberries) - can trigger a canker sore or make the problem worse. Sometimes a sharp tooth surface or dental appliance, such as braces or ill-fitting dentures, might also trigger canker sores.
Some cases of complex canker sores are caused by an underlying health condition, such as an impaired immune system; nutritional problems, such as vitamin B-12, zinc, folic acid, or iron deficiency; and gastrointestinal tract disease, such as Celiac disease and Crohn's disease.

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Are Cold Sores Another Name for Canker Sores?

No, although cold sores and canker sores are often confused for each other, they are not the same. Cold sores, also called a fever blister or herpes simplex type 1, are groups of painful, fluid-filled blisters. Unlike canker sores, cold sores are caused by a virus and are extremely contagious. Also, cold sores typically appear outside the mouth - usually, under the nose, around the lips, or under the chin while canker sores occur inside the mouth.

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What Are the Symptoms of Canker Sores?

You may have a canker sore if you have:

• A painful sore or sores inside your mouth - on the tongue, soft palate (the back portion of the roof of your mouth), or inside your cheeks
• A tingling or burning sensation prior to the appearance of the sores
• Sores in your mouth that are round, white, or gray in color, with a red edge or border

In severe canker sore attacks, you may also experience:

• Fever
• Physical sluggishness
• Swollen lymph nodes

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How Are Canker Sores Treated?

Pain from a canker sore generally lessens in a few days and the sores usually heal without treatment in about a week or two.
If sores are large, painful, or persistent, your dentist may prescribe an antimicrobial mouth rinse, a corticosteroid ointment, or a prescription or nonprescription solution to reduce the pain and irritation.
Can Canker Sores Be Prevented?

Although there is no cure for canker sores and they often reoccur, you may be able to reduce their frequency by:

1. Avoiding foods that irritate your mouth - including acidic or spicy foods
2. Avoiding irritation from gum chewing
3. Brushing with a soft-bristled brush after meals and flossing daily, which will keep your mouth free of foods that might trigger a sore.

You should call your dentist about canker sores if you have:

• Unusually large sores
• Sores that are spreading
• Sores that last 3 weeks or longer
• Intolerable pain despite avoiding trigger foods and taking over-the-counter pain medication
• Difficulty drinking enough fluids
• A high fever with the appearance of the canker sore(s)

[markeeinsik]

i usually gargle it with salt and water, hap-dos lang jud xa but effective, an-tos lang gyud ka.. its cheap and readily available..

[anchii]

i noticed jud eveytime ko padung mg mens...mag lo-as jud ko....sakit kau...

[Soggy2]

there something called canker sore drops at non-national chain pharmacies. Its an orange liquid you put on a cotton swab and apply on the sore. All the pain is condensed into an instant of eternal pain but after that wala na!

[anchii]

gha.antos ko ron sa akong lo-as....lami kau ihikog oi...d pata kakaon ky sakit kau...dili ka katawa ky hapdos...cge lng ta inum tubig...huhuhuhu

and naka notice ko...for the past two months modungan akong lo-as sa akong period ai...grabeh ang sacripisyo nako....

[masterjanuarius]

gha.antos ko ron sa akong lo-as....lami kau ihikog oi...d pata kakaon ky sakit kau...dili ka katawa ky hapdos...cge lng ta inum tubig...huhuhuhu

and naka notice ko...for the past two months modungan akong lo-as sa akong period ai...grabeh ang sacripisyo nako....

If you want to go herbal, try ang bark sa sineguelas. Hugasi ug i pound ug maayo. Squeeze the juice ug i gargle bro. Ang atong mga katiguwangan mao na ilang tambal sa una.

[istoryamember]

So far wala pa koy nabati-an nga prevention para sa lo-as pero naay daghan "tambal". For me ang mabuhat ra sa tambal is to suppress ang kasakit for a couple of minutes or hours pero mobalik na pud later. Sukad pa sa akong pagka bata, lo-ason na jud ko. Sa ako nabantayan sa ako kaugalingon, if stress ko magka lo-as ko. Another instance is if mag tumar ko ug vitamins (C in particular) mogawas akong mga lo-as sa first few days nga magtumar ko ug vitamins. Nakasuway na mo gilo-as mo nga 5 kabook? Dili na siya unusual sa ako-a kay always dili jud kay usa ra kabook ako lo-as mogawas. Karon naa ko lo-as duha kabook