Are canker sores a sign of a weakened immune system?!
Question: It seems like everytime before I get sick I get sores in my mouth... Is this a sign that my immune system is getting weak, or is this just coincidence?
Answers: It seems like everytime before I get sick I get sores in my mouth... Is this a sign that my immune system is getting weak, or is this just coincidence?
No.
Canker sores are small shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth and often make eating and talking uncomfortable. There are two types of canker sores:
Simple canker sores. These may appear three or four times a year and last up to a week. They typically occur in people between 10 and 20 years of age.
Complex canker sores. These are less common and occur more often in people who have previously had them.
What Causes Canker Sores?
The exact cause of most canker sores is unknown. Stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause of simple canker sores. Certain foods