what do aphthous ulcers look like?
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What do aphthous ulcers look like? Aphthous ulcers may occur either as single or multiple round, shallow and painful ulcers with an overlying creamy-white or grey film and red halo. They occur predominantly in the skin inside the mouth but can also occur in the genital areas.
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A decubitus ulcer forms where the pressure from body the body's weight presses the skin against a firm surface, such as a bed or wheelchair. Pressure cuts off the blood supply to the skin and injures tissue cells. Initially, the skin usually looks red or a bit discolored.
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Possible triggers of aphthous ulcers include: Emotional stress. Minor injury to the inside of the mouth, for example from cuts, burns or bites while eating, dental work, hard brushing or ill-fitting dentures. Familial tendency.
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Aphthous stomatitis is a common condition characterized by the repeated formation of benign and non-contagious mouth ulcers (aphthae) in otherwise healthy individuals. The informal term canker sores is also used, mainly in North America, although this may also refer to any mouth ulcers.
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Recurrent aphthous ulcers (canker sores) in the mouth is another manifestation of celiac disease. In some patients, this could be the only symptom of celiac disease. Sometimes, this is due to an autoimmune phenomenon. They do tend to improve with gluten-free diet.
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Rarely, canker sores can be very large (major aphthous ulcers) with a raised border. There may be one or several ulcers and they recur at varying periods of time. A canker sore usually begins as a red spot or bump. It may produce a tingling or burning sensation before other symptoms appear.
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A foot ulcer is an open sore on the foot. A foot ulcer can be a shallow red crater that involves only the surface skin. A foot ulcer also can be very deep. A deep foot ulcer may be a crater that extends through the full thickness of the skin. It may involve tendons, bones and other deep structures.
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Most mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves within 10 days. Other types of mouth ulcers, such as the aphthous variety or those caused by herpes simplex infection, need topical treatment such as a mouthwash, ointment or gel.
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In patients with CVI, these lesions are a pre-ulcer state as opposed to a scar from previously healed ulcerations. Scattered petechial flecks are often seen within the atrophy tissue and hemosiderin pigmentations in the periphery of the lesion.
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Canker sores: Occurring anywhere inside the mouth including under the tongue, canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are painful red lesions. Though not contagious, their cause is unknown. Canker sores usually go away in about ten days with no treatment but several over-the-counter pain relievers can help.
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Aphthous ulcers aren't contagious, so you can't pass them on by kissing or sharing utensils. There are other conditions that cause problems in the mouth – such as yeast, bacterial or viral infections, which may be contagious.
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Treatment for mouth ulcers Most mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves within 10 days. Other types of mouth ulcers, such as the aphthous variety or those caused by herpes simplex infection, need topical treatment such as a mouthwash, ointment or gel.
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You should visit your GP if you think you may have a stomach ulcer. Seek urgent medical advice if you experience any of the following symptoms: vomiting blood – the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds. passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools.
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In some cases, the rash may spread to the mucous membranes in your mouth. Chickenpox sores in your mouth, however, don't look like the chickenpox blisters on your body. These sores look like raised bumps that last about a day. They then transform into ulcers that are shallow and yellow or gray in color.
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Canker sores can have several causes or triggers. Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are small, painful sores that appear inside the mouth on the lips, cheeks, on the gums, and tongue. They are appropriately named, too: In Greek, aphthae (root of aphthous) means "to set on fire."
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Herpes ulcers are shallow, small and on the red base(surrounded by red skin). Painful in itself with possible painful lymphadenopathy Syphilis usually has solitary sore. Syphilis ulcer is usually deeper and larger Painless in itself with painless lymphadenopathy.
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Nearly three-quarters of people with peptic ulcers don't have symptoms. Less often, ulcers may cause severe signs or symptoms such as: Vomiting or vomiting blood — which may appear red or black. Dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry.