Mouth ulcers

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Mouth ulcers

Alternative Names

Oral ulcer; Stomatitis - ulcerative; Ulcer - mouth

Symptoms

Pain or discomfort in the mouth
Presence of open sores in the mouth

The appearance and exact location of lesions varies with the specific disorder.

Exams and Tests

A health care provider or dentist usually diagnoses the type of mouth ulcer, based on the appearance and location of the lesion. Blood tests or a skin biopsy of the ulcer may be needed to confirm the cause of the problem.


Oral thrush


Canker sore (aphthous ulcer)


Lichen planus on the oral mucosa


Mouth sores

Review Date: 1/18/2007
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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