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Possible Problems: |
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Sore mouth. |
Virus infection. |
See Herpes Simplex. |
Blisters or red, rough or painful |
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See Hand, Foot & |
areas on lips or in mouth. |
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Mouth Disease. |
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What To Do: |
Sore mouth. |
Fungus infection. |
See Thrush. |
Creamy-white patches in |
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mouth or tongue. |
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Dry mouth. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
Use of prescription or non- |
effect of medication. |
prescription drug. |
prescription medication. |
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Discontinue non- |
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prescription drug if dry |
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mouth is causing |
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problems. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Sore mouth. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Call doctor now. |
Fever. |
effect of drug. |
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Sores in mouth. |
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Use of prescription or non- |
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prescription drugs. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Sore mouth. |
Bacterial infection. |
See Trench Mouth. |
Red, painful gums that bleed |
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easily. |
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Bad breath. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Sore mouth. |
Infection or inflammation. |
See Canker Sores. |
Painful ulcers in the mouth. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Sore mouth. |
Allergic reaction caused by |
Discontinue use of new |
Use of new cosmetics. |
chemical. |
cosmetic. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Dry mouth. |
Normal occurrence. |
Dry mouth will disappear |
Stress or apprehension. |
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when stress is diminished. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Small white patch in the mouth |
Several causes. |
See Leukoplakia. |
that feels firm, rough and stiff. |
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Sensitivity to hot and spicy |
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foods. |
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What To Do: |
Small bumps or sores in the |
Infection. |
See Lichen Planus. |
mouth. |
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Sores form an irregular whitish |
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line in the mouth. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Dry mouth. |
Electrolyte disorder. |
See Dehydration. |
Decreased urination. |
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Severe thirst. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Sore mouth. |
Vitamin or mineral |
See Vitamin B |
Rough or split corners of |
deficiency. |
Deficiencies. |
mouth. |
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See Anemia, Folic Acid |
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Deficiency. |
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See Anemia, Aplastic. |
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What To Do: |
Bleeding from the gums. |
Cancer. |
See Leukemia, Acute. |
Easy bruising. |
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Tiredness; low fever; anemia. |
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What To Do: |
Pale, painless lump in mouth. |
Cancer. |
See Oral Cancer. |
Lump may enlarge, ulcerate |
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and bleed. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Mouth tingling. |
Allergic reaction. |
Call doctor now. |
Sneezing, coughing, wheezing. |
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See Anaphylaxis. |
Watery eyes. |
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Difficult breathing. |
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Dryness of mouth. |
Autoimmune disorder. |
See Sjogren's Syndrome. |
Dryness of eyes. |
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Parotid gland enlargement |
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(chipmunk face). |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
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Numbness and tingling around |
Severe anxiety. |
See Panic Disorder. |
the mouth. |
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Palpitations; rapid heartbeat. |
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Shortness of breath. |
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Emotional fears. |
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