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What Causes Mouth Blisters?
Question: blisters in and outside of mouth very painful, spreading very fast, swelling around mouth, soreness is jaw swelling there very tender to touch.
Brief Answer:
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different causes but the most common would be either: (1) hand foot and mouth disease
(2)oral herpes or cold sores
(1)Hand foot and mouth disease is more common in children but can also be seen in adults as well.
It is usually associated with blisters and sores on the hands, feet and mouth but in many persons variation occurs.
It is a viral illness that lasts 1 to 2 weeks and is not lifethreatening.
It is contagious and can be transmitted via stool, coughing, sneezing, touching blisters, contact with contaminated surfaces.
Treatment is symptomatic- this means mainly pain medication and , if itching, medication for that as well.
Pain medication would include oral pain killers such as ibuprofen, naproxen or oral sprays/gargles such diflam or chloroseptic.
(2) oral herpes- this is very common and is present in most of the population. Normally presents on a small area of the mouth but in some it can be wide spread.
It is caused by the herpes type 1 virus, not the herpes associated with sexually transmitted infections.
Treatment is mainly symptomatic with the same types of pain killers mentioned previously.
Anti virals would shorten the course of the infection.
Because physical examination would be needed to determine which of these is likely and the fact that anti viral medication would help if it is herpetic, you may want to consider visiting your doctor for assessment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different causes but the most common would be either: (1) hand foot and mouth disease
(2)oral herpes or cold sores
(1)Hand foot and mouth disease is more common in children but can also be seen in adults as well.
It is usually associated with blisters and sores on the hands, feet and mouth but in many persons variation occurs.
It is a viral illness that lasts 1 to 2 weeks and is not lifethreatening.
It is contagious and can be transmitted via stool, coughing, sneezing, touching blisters, contact with contaminated surfaces.
Treatment is symptomatic- this means mainly pain medication and , if itching, medication for that as well.
Pain medication would include oral pain killers such as ibuprofen, naproxen or oral sprays/gargles such diflam or chloroseptic.
(2) oral herpes- this is very common and is present in most of the population. Normally presents on a small area of the mouth but in some it can be wide spread.
It is caused by the herpes type 1 virus, not the herpes associated with sexually transmitted infections.
Treatment is mainly symptomatic with the same types of pain killers mentioned previously.
Anti virals would shorten the course of the infection.
Because physical examination would be needed to determine which of these is likely and the fact that anti viral medication would help if it is herpetic, you may want to consider visiting your doctor for assessment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
this is not life threating and I can treat it at home? Family wants me to go to hospital. I don't feel that is necessary/ what can I treat with at home?
Brief Answer:
oral pain killers
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can use one of these oral pain killers: ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen. These are available without prescription.
In addition the use of oral sprays or gargles such as diflam or chloroseptic. These contain numbing agents to reduce the pain.
If the symptoms worsen or there is no improvement it wold be best to see either your doctor or visit the ER as soon as possible.
The reason for medical assessment is the possible fluid loss and dehydration that can occur as a result of the pain on swallowing.
In addition, the over the counter pain killers may not be effective and prescription meds may be needed.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
oral pain killers
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can use one of these oral pain killers: ibuprofen, cataflam, naproxen. These are available without prescription.
In addition the use of oral sprays or gargles such as diflam or chloroseptic. These contain numbing agents to reduce the pain.
If the symptoms worsen or there is no improvement it wold be best to see either your doctor or visit the ER as soon as possible.
The reason for medical assessment is the possible fluid loss and dehydration that can occur as a result of the pain on swallowing.
In addition, the over the counter pain killers may not be effective and prescription meds may be needed.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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