canker sore
noun
: a painful shallow ulcer of the mouth that has a grayish-white base surrounded by a reddish inflamed area and is of uncertain cause but is not due to the virus causing herpes simplex compare cold sore
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And the stress and the weakened immune system caused canker sores, sore throat, and on top of it, the airline lost my luggage!
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Pointing out that canker sores are a common manifestation of Crohn’s disease, especially during a flare-up of symptoms, for example, helps empower patients to understand their experiences, Cohen-Mekelburg says.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
In fact, as many as 35% of people with IBD have some kind of oral manifestation of the condition, such as canker sores, the gum disease gingivitis, cavities, and angular cheilitis, which causes painful sores at the corners of the mouth.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
Trimming back your tree can also help prevent the spread of disease—cut back branches with canker sores on them about five inches below the sore.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Researchers aren't exactly sure what causes canker sores, but autoimmune disorders, stress, and certain acidic foods can trigger them.3
A canker sore is a recurrent condition that has periods of flares (where symptoms are active) and periods of remission (where symptoms are not active).
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
These range from more benign causes, such as gingivitis or canker sores, to more serious conditions, like oral cancer.1
White gums can be common, as about one in four people experience canker sores, while gingivitis affects 20-50% of the global population.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Most canker sores are minor and clear up on their own within two weeks.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Usually, though, canker sores are nothing more than super annoying yet normal nuisances many of us deal with every now and then.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Pointing out that canker sores are a common manifestation of Crohn’s disease, especially during a flare-up of symptoms, for example, helps empower patients to understand their experiences, Cohen-Mekelburg says.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
In fact, as many as 35% of people with IBD have some kind of oral manifestation of the condition, such as canker sores, the gum disease gingivitis, cavities, and angular cheilitis, which causes painful sores at the corners of the mouth.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
Trimming back your tree can also help prevent the spread of disease—cut back branches with canker sores on them about five inches below the sore.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Researchers aren't exactly sure what causes canker sores, but autoimmune disorders, stress, and certain acidic foods can trigger them.3
A canker sore is a recurrent condition that has periods of flares (where symptoms are active) and periods of remission (where symptoms are not active).
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
These range from more benign causes, such as gingivitis or canker sores, to more serious conditions, like oral cancer.1
White gums can be common, as about one in four people experience canker sores, while gingivitis affects 20-50% of the global population.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Most canker sores are minor and clear up on their own within two weeks.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
Usually, though, canker sores are nothing more than super annoying yet normal nuisances many of us deal with every now and then.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Canker sore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canker%20sore. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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