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Query: Hi doctor, I had pain inside my mouth because of a canker sore. After two days, the pain was tolerable but uncomfortable while eating or closing my mouth. I took a photo of the inside of my mouth, and it was a canker sore on the bottom. Instead, it was on the side. It was like a white web. My tonsi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for the problems you have. A canker sour is known as an aphthous ulcer, a very common mouth ulcer. Emotional stress or poor oral hygiene are attributed as common causes. But it resolves itself in seven days. It is painful and makes us suffer during eating or t... Read Full »
I got a handjob from a sex worker, and have sores on the tip of my tongue. Is it related to HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old. A few weeks back, I encountered a sex worker whose HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) status was unknown. We cuddled, and I squeezed her nipples. I kissed her shoulder, and finally, she gave me a handjob. The hand job was around 10 seconds, and in between that, I rub... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From the attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), they are simply ulcers. I suggest you the following. (Consult your specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consen... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have a small white area under my tongue for ten days. It is not raised and not painful. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like a normal lesion seen after an ulcer or other injury. It has healed inside the mouth. No need to worry as it will merge with surrounding soft tissue with time but slowly. If it increases in size or shows inflammation, please let us know. Thank you. Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male. I did a handjob and made contact with a woman's nipple during intercourse. I have been concerned about HIV because the next day, I developed a cracker and a nose infection. I had a doctor friend who said it was sinusitis, and he gave me tablets, which worked well,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The chances of transmission of the HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by an unprotected hand job and nipple contact as described is less unless there are bleeding wounds in hand. So the chances of transmission of the human immunodeficiency viru... Read Full »
Is it normal to get sores on the cheeks while getting the orthodontic treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to consult about the sores on the upper and lower cheek of my son, which he got after wearing braces. The sores are about half an inch long and four in number. I consulted the orthodontist, but he is saying it is normal. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Upon review, these were the findings. Correction of spaces in upper front teeth region being done. Correction of overjet and overbite is being done. The redness on the cheek may be due to the wire component running to the back tooth. It may be due to the metal of the wi... Read Full »
I developed canker sores after biting my lip aggressively. Is that common?
Query: Hi doctor, I got canker sores when I bit my cheeks a few days ago. The first time a sore popped up was when I was around 15 and under the same condition. As far as I can recall, the sores have only popped up after excessively biting my lips and not using my chapstick. I thought they were cold sores,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting us at icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. A canker sore or an aphthous ulcer is a small, shallow sore inside the mouth or at the base of the gums. A canker sore usually does not occur on the lips and is not conta... Read Full »
I have canker sores, and my third molar is impacted. What does it indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, I have terrible anxiety and went to the dentist twice last month. They told me years back that my wisdom teeth were impacted, causing infections in my mouth, and that I have canker sores. My symptoms always seem to be linked to cancer whenever I search on the internet. My dentist explaine... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It could be a common aphthous ulcer (canker sore). Several factors cause it. It could be due to a lack of vitamins, hormonal changes, psychological stress, allergies, an accident, or bacterial infection. A clear clinical image of the ulcer... Read Full »
I have canker sores, how to get rid of them? Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have canker sores. What are canker sores? How to get rid of them?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query I understand your concern. A canker sore is a small, shallow sore inside the mouth or at the base of the gums. Causes are systemic imbalance and gastric problems like peptic ulcer. Habits like smoking, alcohol consumption, etc. Mental stress... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have a large group of canker sores and tartar all over the roof of my mouth. Today, out of nowhere, I have experienced flu-like symptoms except a fever. Is it possible to have a correlation between the two?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and I can understand your concern. Flu, like symptoms except fever, can be because of reasons like dehydration, severe exertion, or anxiety. Aphthous ulcers also precipitate like this but the pain is most severe in aphthous ulcers. ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old and have been severely suffering from a canker sore for the last three days. Kindly suggest a treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Canker sores can be very painful and cause a lot of distress. Mostly they are due to vitamin deficiency. So your food probably lacks the adequate amount of vitamins that you need. Try to have more green leafy vegeta... Read Full »