Mouth sores
Most of the time, a mouth sore will be something benign like a canker sore or an abscess caused by a virus. Those generally get better within ten days, though, so a sore that sticks around for two weeks or more could be a sign to worry, says Brian Burkey, MD, a head and neck oncology specialist with the Cleveland Clinic. The sore’s texture can also give you a clue as to whether it could be oral cancer. “Most abscess ulcers are quite thin and soft, whereas tumors are thicker and hard,” says Dr. Burkey. Plus, ulcers and canker sores rarely bleed, but tumors bleed frequently. If it turns out to be benign, check out these home remedies for cold sores.
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