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Canker Sore - Mouth Ulcer
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
A mouth ulcer is a small sore in the mucuous membranes inside the mouth.
What is going on in the body?
The mouth is sensitive to many irritations. Problems in other parts of the body can also cause sores in the mouth. Although most mouth sores will go away by themselves and are of little concern, some are much more serious.
What are the causes and risks of the condition?
There are many causes of mouth ulcers. They range from minor irritants to mouth cancer. Some of the common causes are as follows:
Women are more prone to mouth ulcers than men are, especially during pregnancy or right before a menstrual period.