Can mouth ulcer cause fever?

Question

I have this really painful mouth ulcer right now, and kal se I've also been feeling feverish. Could the mouth ulcer be causing the fever, or is it just a coincidence? It's making it hard to eat or drink anything.

Meenakshi Sundaram · Accepted Answer

Yes, actually my 6-year-old had a bad mouth ulcer last month and got a mild fever too. The doctor told us it can happen due to viral infections like hand-foot-mouth or just severe inflammation. Give them soft, cool foods and consult a pediatrician.

Kriti Malhotra · Answer

Oh, same here! Whenever I get really bad ulcers due to stomach heat or stress, I sometimes get a low-grade fever. Applying a soothing gel and drinking plenty of cold buttermilk really helps calm the system down.

Varun Grover · Answer

Honestly, mouth ulcers are the worst because I can't even enjoy my spicy momos! When the pain is too much, the body gets stressed and can run a mild fever. I stick to cold curd rice and wait for it to heal before hitting the food stalls again.

Anand Giridhar · Answer

A fever is just your body's natural way of fighting off an infection or healing an inflammation in the mouth. Rest well, keep your thoughts peaceful, and drink plenty of water. Your body will balance itself soon, take care.

Shreya Ghoshal · Answer

I totally get it, mouth ulcers are so painful and having a fever on top of that is just miserable. Sometimes viral infections cause both at the same time. Please take proper rest and consult a doctor if the fever goes high.

Rahul Verma · Answer

I was reading about this online and apparently, viral infections like herpes simplex or canker sores associated with systemic conditions can cause both ulcers and fever. If it doesn't settle in a few days, a quick doc visit is best.

Can mouth ulcer cause fever?

6 answers

Consult a gastroenterologist

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