Can the HIV virus be transmitted if one gives oral sex while having mouth ulcers? Can you please elaborate on that?
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Dr. Faysal El Kak,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- any risk of getting sperm to blood is a red warning to infection
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Is there any connection between drinking wine and mouth ulcers? Every time I drink wine I seem to get them.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Mouth sores or ulcers is a general term used to describe cold sores, canker sores and other kinds of irritation to the inner lining of the mouth. The most typical and common precipitating factors incl... Read More
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I've been having big oral ulcers lately and they're annoying. What could be the cause? Could it be a stomach problem?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Oral ulcers of chronic duration could be the manifestation of systemic diseases like Behçet disease (a kind of rheumatologic disease that affects the joints as well as the mouth and eyes), infl... Read More
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I get mouth ulcers a lot so my doctor prescribed me Colchicine to take it everytime I get an ulcer. Everytime I take it I get severe diarrhea. This is the 3rd time. Is it normal? Any alternative med?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes, colchicine does cause diarrhea, it is one of the side effects of the drug especially when used in very high doses. You should refer back to your treating physician regarding this issue, he/she ma... Read More
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I usually have painful ulcers (max 4 ulcers) in my gum and everywhere in my mouth after experiencing fatigue and hard works and I feel something under my right ear under the jaw when pressing on it.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- These may not be related to the symptoms you have mentioned previously. These are more likely to be recurrent aphthous ulcers that are triggered by stress. The pain you feel in the jaw may be due to a... Read More
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I'm extremely tired, I have a constant headache, throat pain and my joints hurt. No flu, no fever. It's been 4 days that I have these symptoms. I also get mouth ulcers constantly. What could this be?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- It is a possible post viral syndrome. A complete work up must be done. Book an appointment for further examination.
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I've been having mouth sores for years. They come and go. Sometimes I get one every month. What kind of doctor should I visit for this?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Mouth sores are usually aphtous ulcers. They must be treated as early as possible. Book an appointment with an ENT specialist or a Maxillo facial expert.
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I am suffering from mouth ulcers . please give me a solution.
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Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- Mouth ulcers or aphthous stomatitis is the clinical presentation of several diseases which range from benign to serious. they are not contagious and not due to an infectious process.
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I keep on getting mouth ulcers. It's annoying me a lot. What can I do about it?
Dr. Jean Esso,
Anesthesiology
- Gargle warm salty water 2-3 times a day.
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