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Common Diseases > Mouth Ulcers Mouth Ulcers (also known as canker sores) are sores in the mouth which appear on the soft tissues inside the mouth, most commonly in young adults aged 15 - 25 and affect women more than men. They are similar in appearance to pimples or cold sores, but they are generally yellow or gray in color and vary in size. This very common affliction will often heal without any medication, however the more troublesome form is when they reoccur regularly and this is termed 'aphthous stomatitis' or "Sutton's Disease" which is a very common oral condition affecting as much as 10% of the population and women are more often affected than men. The initial symptoms are generally localised; a tingling or burning sensation followed by soreness and difficulty chewing, but may also include mild fever, pain when brushing and swelling around the ulcer. They may then progress to form a red spot or bump, followed by a blister which may burst to leave an open ulcer. The ulcer is often extremely painful, especially when agitated and may be accompanied by swelling of the lymph nodes below the jaw, which can be mistaken for toothache, however these ulcers are not considered to be contagious. Causes Mouth Ulcers are not caused by any infectious agent (viruses or bacteria), rather they are believed to be caused or affected by:
Prevention and Cure
Other methods to prevent mouth ulcers include:
Vitamin supplementation can help to strengthen your immune system and make your body more resistant to infection
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