 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Sounds like you most likely have an aphthous ulcer. They usually come out when your resistance is low, when you are getting a cold. They go away in 10 days to 2 weeks. It is caused by a virus.
I'm not saying that this is what you have as I could never tell you for sure over the internet.
Please let us know what you find out on Tuesday.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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