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What Causes Mouth Ulcers After Taking Amoxicillin For Strep Throat?
I went to see a doctor a few days ago due to a sore throat. I was given amoxicillin for strep throat. Now, fout days later the sore throat is gone, but I have some, what appear to be, canker sores on the inside edge of my bottom lip, my cheek, and tounge. The sores are all subsiding, but I have red and painful gums near my bottom front teeth. This area is bright red and now has a burning sensation.
Fri, 19 Dec 2014
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The mouth ulcer can be secondary to allergic reaction to amoxicillin or it can aphthous ulcer secondary to the stress. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Meanwhile you can take topical anesthetic like lignocaine and topical analgesic like choline salicylate. Do saline gargling. The lesions will subside in 3-5days.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The mouth ulcer can be secondary to allergic reaction to amoxicillin or it can aphthous ulcer secondary to the stress. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Meanwhile you can take topical anesthetic like lignocaine and topical analgesic like choline salicylate. Do saline gargling. The lesions will subside in 3-5days.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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