Q8. Does stress cause mouth ulcers?

A8. Yes. A mouth ulcer or several ulcers can be an indication that you are under stress and that this is having a negative impact upon your body. Chronic stress suppresses the immune system and can leave you open to disease and infection. Mouth ulcers are one example of this.

If you are under a period of prolonged stress and notice that you are prone to mouth ulcers then look at ways of reducing your stress levels.

Mouth Ulcers FAQs Index:

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Mouth Ulcers FAQs

1. What is a mouth ulcer?
2. What is a ‘canker sore?’
3. What is an ‘aphthous ulcer?’
4. Is there more than one type of mouth ulcer?
5. Can anyone get a mouth ulcer?
6. What causes mouth ulcers?
7. What are the signs of a mouth ulcer?
8. Does stress cause mouth ulcers?

9. Why do women get mouth ulcers more than men?
10. Can you get a mouth ulcer from brushing your teeth?
11. Do children develop mouth ulcers?
12. Can you inherit mouth ulcers?
13. Can you treat mouth ulcers at home?
14. How do you treat mouth ulcers?
15. Can you prevent mouth ulcers?

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