Are changes in mouth suggestive of cancer?

Question

Hi doctor,

I just wanted to know if the attached pictures are suggestive of mouth cancer.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I saw both the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They are just normal features seen inside the mouth. The bluish-black you see is a blood vessel and the whitish color of the cheeks is just keratinized epithelium. So, do not worry and they are not a form of cancer.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I saw the red bulge (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but that too is just a normal growth, which is not at all related to cancer. Did you have it for a very long time or have you been seeing it for the past few days? Do you have any pain related to it? Does your tongue burn when you try hot or spicy food?

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Answer 3

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

There is no need to worry as it is just a swelling, which will go away in a week or two. If it does not go away after three weeks or increases in size, then send a picture to me. Intermittent jaw pain can be due to the eruption of wisdom teeth on both sides. Kindly check whether your teeth are coming out.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.