Aphthous Stomatitis
Prognosis

Consultation

By definition, there is no serious underlying medical condition, and most importantly, the ulcers do not represent oral cancer, nor are they infectious.

However, aphthae are capable of causing significant discomfort. There is a spectrum of severity, with symptoms ranging from a minor nuisance to disabling.

Due to pain during eating, weight loss may develop as a result of not eating in severe cases of aphthous stomatitis.

Usually, the condition lasts for several years before spontaneously disappearing in later life.