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I have a sore and a non-scrapable film on my tongue. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a white film on my tongue that can never be completely scrubbed off. My tongue bleeds in patches when using a tongue brush. It hurts as if when you suck on something too sour and gives your tongue a burning sensation. I have a mouth sore on the cheek part of my left canine tooth. T... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. You may have inflammation of the tongue which should go away in two weeks. Following are my suggestions for your problem: Do not touch the tongue with a brush or anything, and allow it some time to heal. Avoi... Read Full »
Why do I have crusty lips, mouth sores, and super sensitive gums while brushing?
Query: Hello doctor, I have fat, crusty lips, mouth sores, and super sensitive gums while brushing. All of these appeared a month ago. The mouth sores subsided after using mouthwash Orajel. However, the lip and gum problems have persisted. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I suggest you follow the below treatment plan: Oral paste Aphthasol (Amlexanox 5 %) for mouth sores. A lip balm or moisturizer like white petroleum jelly for crusty lips. Vitamin C for gum problems. Vitamin B... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I got my teeth extracted a few days ago, my tongue got hurt that day and now I have noticed a spot under my tongue. It is not a bubble but a painful spot. I am wondering if they did this during the extraction. Kindly suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I saw the picture you have attached along with the complaint (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is a mouth ulcer that can occur due to various reasons and not because of an extraction procedure. Mouth ulcers are usually painful and resolve auto... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old man experiencing weakness, joint pain, skin rashes, recurrent fever, hair loss, mouth sores, and sensitivity to sunlight for the past three months. I am concerned about my health as I am not familiar with these symptoms and would like to know if it is something serio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Actually, these symptoms can be due to infection or inflammation. Sometimes allergies can cause such symptoms but in your case, these are due to infection most probably. There is nothing serious. You will be fine in two to three days. I... Read Full »
I have syphilis and a sore in my mouth and genital area. Can it be a genital herpes infection?
Query: Hi doctor,I was diagnosed with syphilis at the same time as genital herpes. However, I have had all the syphilis symptoms but no genital herpes. It has been about a month since the first sore appeared. I thought it was just my body irritated from tight clothing or something. When it first happened, ... Read Full »
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Sexually transmitted infections can be combined, and the test is likely wrong. Syphilis has symptoms only in the primary or acute phase, but secondary and tertiary do not have pain. However, treatment should be taken as soon as possible as... Read Full »
My five-year-old Son has developed mouth sores. Could it be a hand, mouth, and foot disease?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 5 years old. He has now entered his schooling and developed mouth sores and small mosquito bites on his bums. He told me a few of his friends had hand, foot, and mouth disease. So I worry, will he also get the same hand, mouth, and foot disease? He is not having fever or any oth... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious but usually mild disease caused by the Coxsackie virus, affecting children and adults. The usual symptoms are sore throat, fever, and raised skin rashes on hands and feet. It usually is self-limiting and recovers within s... Read Full »
I have abrasions inside my cheeks. Could they be linea alba?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I have linea alba as there are abrasions inside my cheeks. I never noticed it but I had a mouth ulcer so I tried to check it. It was a mouth ulcer but there was something else that looks like linea alba. I am applying gels for mouth sores. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
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