Can You Die From Aphthous Ulcer

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Aphthous ulcerations

You talk about Aphthous ulcerations, what is this and what causes it? What does it look like and which treatment is recommended?Thank you for taking time!/Stefan...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Dear Stephan:As much as we know about conditions within the oral cavity, the cause of aphthous ulcerations remain a mystery. We do know a great deal concerning the clinical presentation which would be an ulcer on non-keratinized or non-fixed tissues... Read more »

aphthous ulcer

Doc,I recently had an apthous ulcer in my mouth for the first time no other sumptoms. Could this be... Read more »

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Oral Aphthous Ulcers Management

This isn't really a question so much as a comment. After many years of suffering with oral... Read more »

Response from Brian Conway, M.D. »

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Aphthous Ulcers

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Guys, I've heard "aphthous ulcers" and other mouth ulcers are common in HIV. Are they painful? Is it possible to have some without noticing them? Are they easy to feel in the mouth? What do they feel like?

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HIV Thro' Mouth Ulcer ?!?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I went to the toilet to rinse my mouth after my meal. I squirted some "hand-soap" from the dispenser, rinsed my hand and filled my mouth with tap water. After spitting, I raised my head & found someone's blood (certainly not mine) mixed with... Read more »

Update:I am going to die:Please help I want suicid

Posted by soworried27, 5 Replies

I am so scared I can no longer function. I am in day 11 and I am certaing that I am infected. Starting about Wednesday last wee, so about day 3 or 4 I started with bowel changes and congestion. My temp started to go between 97.9 to 99.5, but I... Read more »

Tired of condemnation of those dying or have died

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It has taken me five years to finally stand up to anyone who
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Well, I'm no longer able to be quiet, sorry if it embarrasses my family and friends, my church, my pastor, my religion,... Read more »

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