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Why do I have swelling behind my last tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a slight swelling on the skin in my mouth near my back teeth. It is slightly bigger than the other side. It has been there since three days. Though it does not hurt, there is some irritation when I eat or drink. I am not aware whether I bumped it while brushing. If so, then it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you are having infection in the area and it got swollen. It may be due to food impaction or decay in the area. You should ask your dentist to either do a small surgery to remove the inflamed flap or just some cleaning of the area might be enough. Take some an... Read Full »
What could be the small skin tag on my throat?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a skin tag on my throat. What do you think it is? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the picture you uploaded (attachment removed to protect patient identity), we can make out one side tonsil and a small papilla just in front of it attached to the anterior pillar. Did you mean the small papillomatous tag? It is harmless. It could be a local inflamma... Read Full »
Why am I having pus discharge from my dental implant even after taking antibiotics for three days?
Query: Hi doctor,Seven days back, I had got two dental implants. Two days after the surgery, the tissue around one of them became red, and I had severe pain. I took oral antibiotics, went to the doctor, who did an x-ray of the implants and said everything was fine with the implants. But, the inflammation d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am analyzing your report and attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's privacy). I will send you the details shortly. Read Full »