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Do you need prescription medicine for canker sores in your mouth?
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∙ 12y ago
Canker sores usually go away on their own within a week or two. Canker sores that are unusally large (bigger than 1/2 inch), don't go away on their own, or recurrent should prompt a doctor visit, because they may signal an underlying health condition. The doctor may prescribe a mouth rinse or topical analgesic to help with the pain, and sometimes supplements for folic acid, B6, B12, and zinc can help prevent recurring canker sores. As a last resort, oral steroid medications can be prescribed.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes it's antiviral medication, Valtrex or famvir can be used to help heal sever break outs. But you need a prescription to get them. You can even ask your pharmacist if they have any creams or ointments that can help heal them.
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∙ 11y agoNo there isn't a cure for canker sores but if you have one the way to treat it is to rinse your mouth with salt water 2 times a day.
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Cold sores inside the mouth?
Sores inside the mouth are called canker sores.
What other sores besides canker sores appear in your mouth?
ulcers
Can canker sores be caught from someone else?
No, canker sores are abrasions inside your mouth and can be caused by biting your mouth, stress, drinking coffee etc. Cold sores (oral herpes) can be spread by someone else.
Where are pictures of canker sores?
The cause of canker sores is unknown but they occur in the mouth and can be quite painful. Pictures of canker sores can be found on any medical website, health or medical magazines and books.
Can making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?
No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.
How do you treat a canker sores?
Orajel works on canker sores. Buy it at most pharmacies.
Are canker sore treatments effective?
Canker sores are sores that open inside the mouth. Treatment for would be painful only because the sores are open and can sting but clean the mouth.
What are the symptoms of canker sores?
There are a number of symptoms for canker sores. They include fever, a lack of energy, sores in your mouth or tongue, a tingling sensation and even swollen lymph nodes.
Can the acid in red wine cause canker sores in the mouth?
No, it cannot.
How contagious are canker sores?
Canker sores are not infectious.
What if you have a cold sore in your mouth after making out?
A canker sore can be caused by many things. See the related link for more information on canker sores inside the mouth.
Is it normal to have 5 cold sores on your mouth?
Outbreaks of multiple canker sores can and do occur (in contrast to the classic single ulcer form). Usually the total number of canker sores that will form at one time will be six or fewer. If multiple canker sores do develop they tend to be widely distributed throughout the person's mouth (as opposed to being clustered together).
