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Sore Throat, Swollen Glands, Canker Sores On Lips. Cause Of Concern?

it seems that everytime my daughter gets really sick with a sore throat and swollen glands she ends up with sores on her lip, i have taken her to the doctor and they say that they are canker sores not cold sores , she also gets them when she gets really stressed out, it just concerns me as they are on the lips not the interior but exterior
Tue, 19 Mar 2013
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Hello dear,

Presence of canker sore can be attributed to:
1. Emotional stress
2. Lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the diet (like iron, folic acid, or vitamin B-12)
3. Poor oral hygiene
4. Hormonal changes
5. Food allergies

Management involves:
1. Maintaining proper oral hygiene
2. Use of antiseptic mouthwash & gargles
3. Analgesics to provide symptomatic relief
4. Multivitamin & multi mineral supplementation
5. Avoiding hot, spicy food, alcohol & smoking

If it still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist & get a proper examination done.
Based on that, appropriate management steps could be taken.

Wishing your daughter a Good Health.
Let me know if I need to clarify further.
Thanks & take care.
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Sore Throat, Swollen Glands, Canker Sores On Lips. Cause Of Concern?

Hello dear, Presence of canker sore can be attributed to: 1. Emotional stress 2. Lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the diet (like iron, folic acid, or vitamin B-12) 3. Poor oral hygiene 4. Hormonal changes 5. Food allergies Management involves: 1. Maintaining proper oral hygiene 2. Use of antiseptic mouthwash & gargles 3. Analgesics to provide symptomatic relief 4. Multivitamin & multi mineral supplementation 5. Avoiding hot, spicy food, alcohol & smoking If it still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist & get a proper examination done. Based on that, appropriate management steps could be taken. Wishing your daughter a Good Health. Let me know if I need to clarify further. Thanks & take care.