In the 'Symptoms - Head - Mouth/Oral' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about long-lasting mouth sores:
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Have you had any ulcers, sores, or red or white patches in your mouth lasting for more than three weeks? (Aphthous ulcers / canker sores generally heal within a couple of weeks.)
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"No / don't know" |
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"Yes, but not now" |
History of mouth sores |
A risk factor |
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"Yes, barely noticeable AND lasting under 2 months" |
Minor mouth sores |
A symptom |
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"Yes, significant OR lasting over 2 months" |
Mouth sores |
A symptom |
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"Yes, significant AND lasting over 2 months" |
Significant mouth sores |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers, Apthous Stomatitis)
Small, painful ulcers that occur on the inside of the cheek, lip or underside of the tongue. Caused by an assortment of viruses, doctors call this condition aphthous stomatitis. Canker sores usually clear up by themselves within a week or so, but they often recur, sometimes in the form of multiple sores.
Ulcer (Ulceration, Ulcers)
Lesion on the skin or mucous membrane.
Last updated: Aug 15, 2009
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