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Re: Mouth, Genital, Anal Ulcers
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 22:42:04 -0500
I have never heard of this, but...
At Mon, 30 Apr 2001, Natasha wrote:
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>Thx to Dr. Shanahan who answered an earlier version of my question,
>regarding apthous ulcers in my mouth in Jan '01 following small cuts to
>the inner lip/tongue, followed by same ulcers on genitals, all after
>experiencing period of extremely high-stress, poor diet, lack of sleep.
>Dr. S. said this sometimes happens to women w/o enough fruit/veg in
>the diet. My second attack in the mouth occurred this month, again
>following small cuts, and is accompanied by ulcers on and around the
>anus, very painful, but no genital involvement. Had the 'pinprick' test
>for Behcet's but no reaction. 3 MD's have said it doesn't look anything
>like herpes. 27 yrs old, previous excellent health, no chronic
>conditions, healthy family, no other symptoms, no known allergies. Could
>a lack of fruit/veg cause anal ulcers as well as genital?
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan
or treatment recommendation.
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