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Pain and Swelling
1
small painful white ulcers in the mouth
often occur with physical or emotional stress
in women may be associated with menstrual cycle
2
usually occurs in children
often associated with upper respiratory tract infection
sores on gums and mouth
associated with bad breath
fever
3
creamy white patches in the mouth tongue or throat
at times painful swallowing
occur in people using antibiotics, steroids or immunosuppressive drugs
most common in young children and in the elderly
4
small pale pimples on the tongue or cheek
shiny raised patches on the tongue or cheeks
sore, dry mouth
metallic taste
emotional stress
patches may occur in other skin areas
5
swollen, tender tongue
areas of tongue appear smooth and bright red in patches
small, multiple ulcers
6
swelling in floor of mouth, under jaw or in front of ears
decreased saliva
peculiar taste in mouth
pain in mouth
7
associated with antibiotic use
tongue appears covered with hair
heavy use of smoking
excessive use of mouthwash
Possible medical conditions of Pain and Swelling : - Canker Sores - Herpes Simplex Virus Infection - Gingivostomatitis - Thrush - Lichen Planus - Burning Mouth Syndrome - Acute Glossitis - Geographic Tongue - Discolored Tongue - Salivary Duct Infection - Salivary Duct Stone - Salivary Duct Tumor - Black Hairy Tongue.
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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008
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