Mouth ulcers may signal hidden diseases: Health conditions they are linked to, who is at risk, and prevention tips |
Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are small, painful ulcers inside the mouth. While they are usually harmless, they can seriously affect eating and talking apart from daily comfort. Susceptible groups include people assigned female at birth, children, adolescents, and those with a familial predisposition to develop ulcers of the mouth. Triggers include minor…