Aphthous ulcer history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2]
Overview
Symptoms of aphthous ulcers include oral pain, dysphagia, and oral bumps that may have resolved spontaneously in the past.
History
- The patient's most commonly complain is oral pain, especially while ingesting acidic, salty or hot foods and beverages.
- Many patients complain of previous episodes of aphthous ulcers that resolved spontaneously.
Symptoms
Common Symptoms
The first symptom of an aphthous ulcer is usually a tingling or burning sensation that you feel before other symptoms develop. The following symptoms may then occur:
- Painful, red spot or bump that develops into an open ulcer
- Center is colored white or yellow
- Usually small (under 1 cm) but occasionally larger
- Single bump or group of bumps (crops)
- Sore may turn gray just before starting to heal
- Pain decreases in 7 to 10 days, with complete healing in 1 to 3 weeks.
- Pain is usually worsened with the ingestion of acid, salty or hot foods and beverages.
- Particularly large ulcers (greater than 1 cm in diameter) often take longer to heal (2 to 4 weeks). Occasionally, a severe occurrence may be accompanied by nonspecific symptoms of illness, such as fever.
- Canker sores often return.[1][2]
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of Aphthous ulcers include:
- Fever
- General discomfort or uneasiness (malaise)
- Swollen lymph nodes[2]
- Some patients may present with genital ulcer, such as Behçet's
References
- ↑ Edgar NR, Saleh D, Miller RA (2017). "Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Review". J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 10 (3): 26–36. PMC 5367879. PMID 28360966.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tarakji B, Gazal G, Al-Maweri SA, Azzeghaiby SN, Alaizari N (2015). "Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis for dental practitioners". J Int Oral Health. 7 (5): 74–80. PMC 4441245. PMID 26028911.