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Whats 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...
David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

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 »

Oral Aphthous Ulcers Management

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

Posted by uhohblita, 3 Replies
damnit! now i have an ulcer on my tongue!?! never had that one before...
wtf is going on...

-uhoh

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What's going on?

Posted by Sol, 2 Replies
Recieved unprotected oral (i.e. got bj) from someone found out to be hiv+ and with bad oral problems (ulcer, etc.). Some people say no risk, some say risk. What's the truth?

5 days later, feeling pressure behind my eyes - lasting for 2 days now. ... Read more »

what_r_the_chances?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I am trying to assess my risk without freaking out about it. I have given anal to another man with a condom, I have also deep kissed him for a long time. I may have has a cut in my mouth or some small ulcer, not sure about that. Have I engaged in... Read more »

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