Aphthous Ulcer
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An aphthous ulcer, popularly known as a canker sore, is a small painful lesion that appears on the mucosa inside the mouth, such as the lips, cheeks, or tongue.
Common symptoms: It is recognized by a rounded area of light color surrounded by a reddish border, which produces burning or discomfort when eating, speaking, or drinking.
Common causes: They are usually associated with small injuries in the mouth, stress, certain foods, or changes in the body, and they are generally benign.
When is it advisable to have it checked? If canker sores are very frequent, very large, or take a long time to heal, the recommended step is to have a dentist or a doctor evaluate them to rule out other causes.
Data on 5 doctors who treat aphthous ulcer
Which specialist treats aphthous ulcer?
Aphthous Ulcer is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in aphthous ulcer
Dr. Leonardo Dario De La Torre Carmona
Dr. Julián Torres Vázquez
Dr. Luis Felipe Vargas García
Dr. Cesar Adrian Martinez Longoria
Dr. Cynthia Denise Peña López
Dr. Alejandro Flores Correa
Dr. Jaime Humberto Micher Camarena
Dr. Claudia Andrea López Chávez
Dr. Yovani Robles Abarca
Dr. Rafael Hernán Navarrete Sandoval
Dr. Alicia Jackeline Parra Vargas
Dr. Mónica Andrés Hernández
Dr. Alfredo Sosa Rojas
Dr. Corando Saenz Aguirre
Dr. Juan de Dios Licea Serrato
Dr. Francisco Quiñones Falconi
Dr. Mariana Cortina Cortes
Dr. Monica Prado Rodríguez
Dr. Joaquin Rincon Zuno
Dr. Jorge Arturo Valencia Farias
Frequently asked questions
What is aphthous ulcer?
An aphthous ulcer, popularly known as a canker sore, is a small painful lesion that appears on the mucosa inside the mouth, such as the lips, cheeks, or tongue.
Which doctor treats aphthous ulcer?
Aphthous Ulcer is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist.