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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| 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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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sore mouth. |
Fungus infection. |
See Thrush. |
| Creamy-white patches in |
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| mouth or tongue. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| 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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| Symptoms: |
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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| Symptoms: |
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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| Symptoms: |
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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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
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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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
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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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
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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| Symptoms: |
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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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| 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: |
What To Do: |
| 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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