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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 contagious are canker sores?
Canker sores are not infectious.
Are canker sores considered open wounds?
No, canker sores are not considered open wounds. They are small ulcers that occur inside the mouth and are not caused by bacteria or viruses.
What is the easiest and quickest remedy for canker sore?
Gargle or swish warm water with salt in it 2-3 times a day until the canker sore is gone. Salt is a natural healer and is great for canker sores.
How are canker sores diagnosed?
Canker sores are diagnosed by observation of the blister.
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.
Is it possible to have a canker sore in your mouth and have a cold sore on your lip at the same time?
No the chances of canker sores are very less, canker sores once there are contagious though.
Does Ambien cause canker sores?
Ambien doesn't cause canker sores.
Can being allergic to nuts cause canker sores?
I get canker sores from nuts. No other reaction but the pesky sores.
What impact does stress have on the occurrence of canker sores?
Canker sores tend to appear in response to stress.
What is the prognosis for canker sores?
There is no cure for canker sores. They do not get larger or occur more frequently with age.
Are canker sores a form of herpes?
Canker sores are not a form of herpes, however, they are often confused and mistaken as herpes. Herpes ulcers are smaller than canker sores and form blisters before ulcerating. The lesions caused by herpes are commonly known as 'cold sores'."Canker sores" are small ulcers on the inside of the mouth, including gums, tongue and inside of the lips. They are caused by an auto-immune condition that may in turn be caused by a virus that you get by age 5. They are often triggered by stress or small bites in the mouth. They will go away by themselves within 4-14 days.There are various remedies that may help reduce the pain of canker sores and increase healing. These include cleaning with an oral agent (like Glyoxyl). You can also try diluted hydrogen peroxide or salt water. Vitamin B complex may help.Another remedy is a steroid called Kenalog. It's a paste that you run over the afflicted area. This is available by prescription. Many doctors seem unaware of this but dentists seem knowledgeable.See related link for some common triggers / causes of canker sores.Here is the straight story:Cold sores are caused by the Herpes virusCanker sores are caused by stress or physical damage in the mouth.Canchre sores are caused the the syphilis disease.
