10 Causes of Sores In Your Throat

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Reviewed: dr. vanta

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8. Stress and Lack of Sleep

People who are going through a stressful period or not getting enough sleep can be more vulnerable to the development of canker sores or oral ulcers. The exact reason for this is unknown, but the general theory is that the immune system requires adequate sleep to operate at full efficiency.⁸Rabin, Roni Caryn. ‘What Causes Canker Sores?’ The New York Times, The New York Times, 16 Mar. 2018, www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/well/live/what-causes-canker-sores.html.

Stress can also lead to sores developing in the mouth and throat, as can the consumption of caffeine and alcohol.

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