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What Are The Symptoms Of Herpes?

I am 21 years old. I am 5'5". I weigh 155. I have recently been experiencing issues with my gums it is mainly located in the back of my mouth around my molars and on my outside gums. it looks red around the tops of my teeth near my roots. I noticed something that looks like it could be a chancre sore, but it is hard to tell because it is in the back of my mouth. I am worried it could be oral herpes.
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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M.
I understand your concern and situation.

I would like to tell you that Oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus causes painful sores on your lips, gums, tongue, roof of your mouth, and inside your cheeks. In your case it may be herpes if you have such symptoms. You can apply lidocaine for pain relief. Oral or IV medication does exist for herpes. Maintain oral hygiene. You must consult a dermatologist for evaluation.

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What Are The Symptoms Of Herpes?

Hi Thanks for your query at HC M. I understand your concern and situation. I would like to tell you that Oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus causes painful sores on your lips, gums, tongue, roof of your mouth, and inside your cheeks. In your case it may be herpes if you have such symptoms. You can apply lidocaine for pain relief. Oral or IV medication does exist for herpes. Maintain oral hygiene. You must consult a dermatologist for evaluation. Hope I answered your query Dr Sheetal Verma