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How Can Sore Throat And Mouth Ulcers Be Treated?

I went in last week for a sore throat, they gave me amox. Then went back in a couple days later and they said it was viral tonsillitis. For the last 5 days i have had mouth and gum sores all over. havent been able to eat or really drink much other than water. will these go away?
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The mouth sores may be aphthous ulcers which are a type of ulcer that can occur in the mouth or may be due to cold sores.
Cold sores are caused by herpes 1, not sexually transmitted and it is very common.

Hand foot and mouth disease, iron deficiency and low levels of b12 can also cause mouth ulcers

The sores usually resolve, this can take a week to 10 days. Pain medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam or naproxen can be used to help reduce your discomfort.
Cold liquids or ice may also help.

You can also consider sprays/gargles such as covonia throat spray, chloroseptic spray/gargle or diflam.
These are normally used for sorethroat , they contain an antiseptic and pain killer.
They can be used for mouth sores as well.

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How Can Sore Throat And Mouth Ulcers Be Treated?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The mouth sores may be aphthous ulcers which are a type of ulcer that can occur in the mouth or may be due to cold sores. Cold sores are caused by herpes 1, not sexually transmitted and it is very common. Hand foot and mouth disease, iron deficiency and low levels of b12 can also cause mouth ulcers The sores usually resolve, this can take a week to 10 days. Pain medication such as ibuprofen, cataflam or naproxen can be used to help reduce your discomfort. Cold liquids or ice may also help. You can also consider sprays/gargles such as covonia throat spray, chloroseptic spray/gargle or diflam. These are normally used for sorethroat , they contain an antiseptic and pain killer. They can be used for mouth sores as well. I hope this helps