Over-the-counter gels provide temporary pain relief for both minor and moderate cankers. They feature an anesthetic called benzocaine that numbs the affected area. They also shield the canker from ...

The sores inside the mouth and throat make swallowing difficult, making the children reluctant to drink water. The mother needs to make sure the child has an adequate intake. As mentioned above ...

In both children and adults, symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease frequently include a fever, sore throat and loss of appetite. But adults are less likely to develop the telltale skin rash ...

But kids and young adults can also ... If you feel only a slight roughness in your mouth, you may not need treatment. If you’re in pain or have sores, your doctor may suggest a corticosteroid ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease—though primarily affecting children—can cause widespread painful sores throughout the oral cavity. Bacterial infections typically develop from untreated dental ...

The spread of hand, foot and mouth disease among young Virgin Islanders continues to worry health authorities in the ...

Yes, it is possible for frequent or severe acid reflux to cause sore patches, or lesions, in the mouth. These can occur on the gums, tongue, or palate. More common conditions that cause mouth ...

STA. BARBARA, Pangasinan (PIA) – The Department of Health (DOH) Ilocos Center for Health Development has warned the public that mouth sores, or aphthous ulcers – commonly known as singaw lasting for ...

That immediately drew my attention to a familiar feeling — a tingling sensation at the corner of my mouth. I’ve had cold sores for as long as I can remember and know about a prescription drug that ...