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Does erythroplakia cause a red patch on the left side of the soft palate?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a reddish patch on the left side of the soft palate. I noticed it since this week. I also have numbness on the left side of the roof of the mouth. I went to a velscope examination yesterday and they said me that everything is fine. I have also consulted an ENT and he said me tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hello mam, good afternoon. Hope you are doing good. Thank you for approaching icliniq. I saw your query and have gone through the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not much clear. I will help you solve the issue. Do not worry. Even... Read Full »
I suffer from a red patch inside my cheek that feels like sandpaper on touching. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a red patch inside my cheek that can be seen only with bright light. It is painless and feels like sandpaper when I put my tongue on it. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the lesion, and because the photo (attachment removed for patient identity protection) is without any flash, you will have to tell me whether this sandpaper feeling you are having is throughout the inside of the cheek. Also, when was the last dental visit yo... Read Full »
I noticed a red spot near my wisdom tooth. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a red spot near my wisdom tooth two days ago. I am worried about erythroplakia or oral cancer. I do not know for how long the spot has been present, it seems to rest over the lower wisdom tooth when the mouth closes. I have attached the pictures below, please advise. Thank y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the attached pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), they are not so clear. If you have only observed the spot recently, then do not worry it is nothing chronic and looks more like an ulcer due to pericoronitis or wisdom tooth ... Read Full »