Canker Sores

Definition of Canker Sores:

Small, painful ulcers that occur on the inside of the cheek, lip or underside of the tongue.  They usually clear up by themselves within 3-10 days but often recur, sometimes in the form of multiple sores.  They have many causes, including mouth injury (for example, from brushing or biting the cheek), poor nutrition, stress, hormonal changes, hot food, or an assortment of viruses.

Also: Aphthous Stomatitis, Aphthous Ulcers, Mouth Ulcers

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Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)

...the condition
“...Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is accepted as one of the most common diseases involving human oral tissues...”
...relationship to Folic Acid Deficiency
“Vitamin B12, folate, zinc and iron have been shown to be effective in up to 60% of patients with canker sores when such a vitamin or mineral deficiency has been documented...”
...relationship to Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease
“...The patients in this study had relatively severe aphthous ulcers.  Gluten enteropathy had been excluded by biopsy in the patients who responded to the gluten-free diet...”
...relationship to HIV/AIDS
“Any condition that attacks or suppresses the body's immune system can cause you to develop mouth ulcers.”
...relationship to Iron Requirement
“Vitamin B12, folate, zinc and iron have been shown to be effective in up to 60% of patients with canker sores when such a vitamin or mineral deficiency has been documented...”
...relationship to Megaloblastic Anemia / Pernicious Anemia
“Vitamin B12, folate, zinc and iron have been shown to be effective in up to 60% of patients with canker sores when such a vitamin or mineral deficiency has been documented...”
...relationship to Zinc Requirement
“Tissue damaged by canker sores has demonstrated an enhanced recovery rate with adequate zinc intake...”
...relationship to Allergy to Foods (Hidden)
“...Food allergies continue to be a controversial cause of canker sores, and further research is necessary to resolve the issue.”
...recommendation Lactobacillus Acidophilus
“Acidophilus/bifidus consumption has been found to be useful for the prevention of canker sores in some individuals...”
...recommendation Licorice Root
“...A mixture of DGL and warm water applied to the inside of the mouth may shorten the healing time for mouth ulcers.  This DGL mixture is made by combining 200mg of powdered DGL and 1 cup or less (250ml) of warm water...”
...recommendation Personal Hygiene Changes
“...It is hard to find a toothpaste without it, but people with canker sores should make the effort if the problem does not resolve by other means...”
...recommendation L-Lysine
“Some nutritionally-oriented physicians and dentists recommend taking lysine during an outbreak of canker sores to speed healing...”
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Cold Sore

...related topic
“...NOTE: Cold sores are not the same as canker sores (mouth ulcers), which appear only on the soft tissue inside the mouth (inside lips and cheeks), burst after 24 hours, and become covered in a yellowish or gray coating.”

Colloidal Silver

...as a treatment
“...are made for benefits in the following conditions: Acne*, allergies, arthritis – some types*, athletes foot*, bad breath, bladder infections, cystitis*, bleeding gums, boils*, burns*, candida*, canker sores, chronic fatigue, colds, colitis*, conjunctivitis*, cornea injury*, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, diabetes*, diarrhea*, digestive aid, diphtheria, dysentery, ear infections*, eczema -...”
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Diarrhea

...the condition
“...A palpable abdominal mass or tenderness, perianal fistulae, oral aphthous ulcers, sacroiliac, spinal or peripheral arthropathy, or skin changes (erythema nodosum or pyoderma gangrenosum) all suggest a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease...”

Enlarged Lymph Nodes

...the condition
“...Common causes of enlarged lymph nodes (and their usual location) ... Canker sores (under the jaw)...”

Fluoride Reduction/Avoidance

...as a treatment
“...Among hypersensitive individuals, fluoride toothpaste may cause or aggravate dermatitis (skin rash, usually near the mouth) or stomatitis (mouth ulcers, "canker sores")...”

Gluten Sensitivity / Celiac Disease

...the condition
“...(PCOS); Endometriosis; Immune System Symptoms Chronic urinary tract infections; Chronic respiratory infections; Asthma; Vaginal, oral, or nail bed yeast infections; Skin Symptoms Fever blisters; Mouth ulcers; Skin rash; Eczema; Psoriasis; Dermatitis Herpetiformis (caused by gluten); Vitiligo; Symptoms caused by the following Gall bladder problems; Elevated liver enzymes; Non alcoholic fatty...”

Kaposi's Sarcoma

...the condition
“...Chemotherapy can make your mouth sore and cause small mouth ulcers.  Local chemotherapy may cause temporary skin inflammation...”

Lavender Oil

...as a treatment
“...that lavender oil is useful for anxiety disorder, stress, insomnia, restlessness, vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas, upset stomach, abdominal swelling, headache pain, sprains, wound healing, canker sores, post-operative pain (including C-sections), alopecia areata, and preventing general hair loss...”

Radiation Poisoning

...the condition
“...Symptoms of acute exposure include ... Mouth ulcers...”

Schizophrenia

...relationship to Histapenia (Histamine Low)
“...People with histapenia tend to have classic signs of schizophrenia, including canker sores, difficult orgasm with sex, no headaches or allergies, heavy growth of body hair, ideas of grandeur, undue suspicion of people, racing thoughts, the feeling that someone controls one's...”

Vitamin B3 Requirement

...the condition
“...It is also known to eliminate bad breath, aid in healing canker sores, and to ease some bouts of diarrhea...”
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