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Query: Hello doctor,I have found a spot on the top of my gum. I first noticed a round shape two weeks ago, and there was no pain present. Now the round shape is growing in size and spreading its area with a white line around it. After some time, I found a small cut at the end of the gum of the tooth. I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I would like to advise you not to worry. I will help as much as I can. On the outlook, since you do not have pain, it looks like a simple oral submucous fibrosis with a bit of lichen planus. Although both conditions are no... Read Full »
What can be done for frequent mouth ulcers?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an oral ulcer problem. I always get big oral ulcers. Presently, I have three big ulcers. Please help me out. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your statement, it seems that you are having recurrent oral ulcers. Well, I would like to inform you that most commonly, we have two types of oral ulcers. Herpetic ulcers: which is of viral origin. It spreads from one person to another and its treatment is Ac... Read Full »
Can HSV-2 cause cervical cancer?
Query: Hi doctor,Can a cold sore virus cause cervical cancer? I never had sex before, but I have caught a cold sore from one of my friend's children who drank after me. I am worried. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. Most of the cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus type1 (HSV-1) that usually occur on lips and usually not transmitted by sexual contact. Another type of cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (H... Read Full »