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Do the raised white lines in my mouth indicate leukoplakia
Query: Hi doctor, I went to the ENT for a sore throat. He ended up saying I have leukoplakia. It is mainly in the gap where I am missing the tooth. He said it was in other areas around my lower gum but it pretty much wiped off of there. I then went to my dentist who said it was not leukoplakia. I then went... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I have seen the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not at all a type of leukoplakia as seen in the picture. But, if you are a smoker, then I would recommend you stop smoking. It seems to be just hyperkeratinization of the oral mucosa which ca... Read Full »
I have white spots on my tongue. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have two white spots on my tongue that do not cause pain. The spots disappear for some time and reappear after a few days. I am taking insulin injections. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the images attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems like the white patches might be due to occasional bites on the front teeth causing hyperkeratinization of the area. Do not worry, as it is a normal reaction of the soft tissues... Read Full »
Why do I have a painless red bump on my scrotum?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a painless red bump on my scrotum. I am uploading some pictures. Kindly let me know what this could be. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From your description and picture, it seems like you have steatocystoma multiplex (a type of sebaceous cyst) or molluscum contagiosum. The pictures do not give me an ex... Read Full »
Can misaligned teeth cause hyperkeratinization of the cheek?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband has been worrying about some areas in his mouth. He is a non-smoker and has a missing third molar on the bottom and upper two molars on top of the side where the lines are located. He has spots in the mouth due to misaligned teeth. This started happening when he had his upper ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Those lines are not at all dangerous. Do not worry. They are hyperkeratinization lines that occur due to constant irritation by the movement of teeth against the cheeks while chewing. The exact contact point becomes thick and usually take such whitish color due to hi... Read Full »
Is the symptom-less spot on one side of tongue normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had this spot on the side of my tongue for some time now. I noticed it six months back. No change in that amount time, although I will post a picture from that time to show. I have been told that it is a frictional thing from adjacent teeth, but I want to get a second opinion t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is not even traumatic ulcer. It is simply hyperkeratinized epithelium. That means it is normal tissue which is bearing some sort of stress. I think your upper tooth has a rough surface that may be the issue causing this or even it may be because of food if you a... Read Full »
Why are there whitish purple lines under my tongue?
Query: Hello doctor, I was looking at an almost healed canker sore under my tongue and noticed the following whitish purple lines. Are they cause for concern? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can understand your concern. No, there is nothing to be worried, it is a normal junction between the tongue and floor of the mouth. In your case, it seems it is a little bi... Read Full »