{"id":9887,"date":"2022-11-15T18:10:36","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T13:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/?p=9887"},"modified":"2022-11-15T18:12:07","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T13:12:07","slug":"canker-sores-symptoms-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Canker Sores: What are its Types and Symptoms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Conditions that affect the mouth are painful and also affect the way we eat. Canker sore is also a mouth ulcer that can appear at any age and to any gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into its details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#what_is_a_canker_sore\" title=\"What is a Canker Sore?\">What is a Canker Sore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#what_are_the_symptoms_and_signs_of_the_canker_sores\" title=\"What are the Symptoms and Signs of the Canker Sores?\">What are the Symptoms and Signs of the Canker Sores?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#what_are_the_types_of_canker_sores\" title=\"What are the Types of Canker Sores?\">What are the Types of Canker Sores?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#minor_canker_sore\" title=\"Minor Canker Sore\">Minor Canker Sore<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#major_canker_sores\" title=\"Major Canker Sores\">Major Canker Sores<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#herpetiform_canker_sore\" title=\"Herpetiform Canker Sore\">Herpetiform Canker Sore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#how_to_diagnose_canker_sores\" title=\"How to Diagnose Canker Sores?\">How to Diagnose Canker Sores?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#what_are_the_treatments_for_canker_sores\" title=\"What are the Treatments for Canker Sores?\">What are the Treatments for Canker Sores?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#topical_products\" title=\"Topical Products\">Topical Products<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#mouth_rinses\" title=\"Mouth Rinses\">Mouth Rinses<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#oral_medicine\" title=\"Oral Medicine\">Oral Medicine<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#cautery_of_sores\" title=\"Cautery of Sores\">Cautery of Sores<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/canker-sores-symptoms-treatment\/#what_are_the_home_remedies_for_canker_sores\" title=\"What are the Home Remedies for Canker Sores?\">What are the Home Remedies for Canker Sores?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_a_canker_sore\"><\/span>What is a Canker Sore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A canker sore is a small shallow lesion that can appear inside your mouth. It is also known as an aphthous ulcer which is a common type of mouth ulcer. Soft tissues inside the mouth become inflamed. Canker sores mostly appear on the cheeks or lips. They are white and yellow in color but surrounded by a red inflamed area. These are not contagious but may be painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you do not need to do anything as they can go away on their own. But if they last more than two weeks, see <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/doctors\/lahore\/internal-medicine-specialist\/dr-sana-iqbal-4130072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Sana Iqbal<\/a> who is the best medicine specialist with years of experience in this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_symptoms_and_signs_of_the_canker_sores\"><\/span>What are the Symptoms and Signs of the Canker Sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different types of canker sores that bring on different symptoms. Some other factors also contribute when it comes to their signs and symptoms, such as the location of the canker sores. They may appear on or under the tongue, inside lips, inside cheeks, on gums, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, you may experience some tingling or burning sensation in the affected area. But after one or two days, you may have more symptoms, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficult to talk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find it difficult to eat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_types_of_canker_sores\"><\/span>What are the Types of Canker Sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms and signs indicate what type of canker sore you have, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"minor_canker_sore\"><\/span>Minor Canker Sore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common type is a minor canker sore which appears as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shaped like an oval with a red edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not leave a scar, and heal properly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"major_canker_sores\"><\/span>Major Canker Sores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Major canker sores are not that common but appear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deeper and larger in size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cause pain while eating or talking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Round in shape with irregular edges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave scars as they last longer than 6 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"herpetiform_canker_sore\"><\/span>Herpetiform Canker Sore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Older adults are more likely to develop these sores, and they appear like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pinpoint size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not leave any scars but heal properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occur in clusters (10 to 100 sores)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_diagnose_canker_sores\"><\/span>How to Diagnose Canker Sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A visual exam can help identify a canker sore. But canker sores that are not going away may need some other health-related tests to identify if you have any underlying condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_treatments_for_canker_sores\"><\/span>What are the Treatments for Canker Sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People who have minor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK546251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">canker sores do not need any such treatment<\/a>. They can go on their own as it takes one or two weeks. When it becomes painful and affects your eating habits, make sure that you get help from the best doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow these treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"topical_products\"><\/span>Topical Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some prescription products can help with these sores. They may include gel, creams, or pastes. These products can also help in relieving pain and promote the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mouth_rinses\"><\/span>Mouth Rinses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having too many canker sores can be painful, but you can use mouth rinse solutions. They contain powerful ingredients that relieve pain and reduce inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"oral_medicine\"><\/span>Oral Medicine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctors do not suggest oral medications until the topical treatments do not respond. You should not take any medicine on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cautery_of_sores\"><\/span>Cautery of Sores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In severe cases, cautery can help. During this process, an instrument is used to destroy the affected tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_are_the_home_remedies_for_canker_sores\"><\/span>What are the Home Remedies for Canker Sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts from <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/hospitals\/lahore\/citi-hospital-15694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Citi Hospital<\/a> say that some effective home remedies and lifestyle changes can help bring positive results against canker sores, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid eating <a href=\"https:\/\/healthwire.pk\/healthcare\/what-should-you-do-to-get-relief-from-eating-spicy-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spicy foods<\/a> or a diet that is acidic in nature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use ice to reduce the appearance of canker sores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not brush your teeth harshly but be gentle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rinse your mouth with a solution made up of warm water and baking soda (1 tsp. baking soda and half a cup of warm water)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to the experts and share all about the symptoms and medicines you take!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conditions that affect the mouth are painful and also affect the way we eat. 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