Oral Ulcer

Oral ulcers, otherwise called mouth ulcers or canker sores, are small and painful lesions that can develop in the gums, roof of the mouth, or inside of the cheeks. They are not contagious and are commonly seen in women, teenagers, and individuals with a family history of ulcers. Oral injury, stress, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, braces, and food sensitivities can all trigger oral ulcers.

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I have a white spot on the side of my tongue that pains while eating. Please suggest me a treatment for it.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been observing a small white spot on the side of my tongue for the past two weeks. It is slightly painful while eating. Please suggest some treatment.  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and checked the attached photos. According to the history provided by you, you may have an aphthous ulcer on your tongue (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is a non-cancerous lesion that commonly affects the oral cavity...  Read Full »

My dentist gave me medicines for the painless mouth ulcers on the floor of the mouth, but there was no improvement. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had painless mouth ulcers on the floor of the mouth for over three weeks. I also visited a dentist, and he gave me medicines, but it was not cured. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As per your history, it can either be because of deficiencies like vitamin C or due to recurrent trauma. It can be dangerous too. As you said, it has been there for three weeks and has not gone after taking medication....  Read Full »

I have sores on tongue with pus like covering. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have two sores on my tongue. The sores have a clear to yellow pus like covering on them. What can it be? Please advise.  Read Full »


Dr. Rachna

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sores can heal better by avoiding acidic or highly salty foods and any other substances that are irritating. An anesthetic such as Lidocaine may be used as a mouth rinse. Sucralfate and Aluminum-magnesium antacids can be soothing when applied alone. Some mouth so...  Read Full »

On consuming half a tablet of multivitamin, I acquired a burning sensation in my throat and ulcers on my tongue. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I had consumed half a tablet of multivitamin and felt a burning sensation in my throat and stomach. After some time, I developed ulcers in my throat, and after twelve hours, I acquired two ulcers on my tongue and swelling on my face. What should I do? Kindly help me with this.  Read Full »


Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In some patients, certain compounds can cause idiosyncratic reactions. However, it is not familiar with the consumption of multivitamins. All you need to do is stop taking this medicine right now. And apply antacid gel if it is still causing burning in the throat. Also...  Read Full »

What are the ulcers that come and go in different sites inside mouth?

Query: Hello doctor, I have something in my mouth on my tongue. Sometimes it is inside my cheeks as well. It comes and goes in different spots.  Read Full »


Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mostly these things are fungal ulcers. Repeated attacks means low immunity which appears after emotional and psychological stress. Are these ulcers painful or tender for foods and drinks? Do you have reflux? Do you have psychological stress? Anyway until answering my q...  Read Full »

I had my tooth extracted six months back and have leaky gums and ulcers. Can you advise on what this might be?

Query: Hi doctor, I had my tooth extracted six months back. Continued to have swelling and an exostosis that sometimes ulcerated near the above tooth and what I think are gum leakage and increased saliva. My dentist saw nothing wrong, so I went to a periodontist who, through a CBCT and bite test, found tha...  Read Full »


Dr. Krishna Swaroop Achanta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Did these issues start right after the extraction of the tooth? The continued ulcerations of soft tissue you are facing in and around that area indicate that it might be a post-operative complication in oral healing. The laboratory test that...  Read Full »

Do I have an ulcer in the back of my mouth near the wisdom tooth due to gingivitis or pericoronitis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male, and I have a habit of smoking. I have an ulcer at the back of my mouth that has given me a lot of pain and discomfort. It began around five days ago. I am unsure if it is still an ulcer. It is at the back of my mouth near the wisdom tooth. I am worried that I h...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagnik Biswas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the pain you are going through right now, and I will do my best to help you. Yes, your assumptions are correct. However, this is a case of acute pericoronitis with cheek bite marks on the buccal mucosa opposite to the related tooth as seen in the attach...  Read Full »

I have an ulcer on the roof of my mouth. Could it be a cancerous lesion?

Query: Hi doctor, I have an ulcer on the roof of my mouth. I have shared the picture also. I just gargled it with salt water. Last week I ate a lot of complex chips. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Krishna Swaroop Achanta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the ulcer (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks inflamed. And a bit whitish too. I will give you a series of remedies that you can follow. It looks like a clear case of trauma to the palate. I am a maxillofacial surgeon. So pl...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing painful mouth ulcers for a few days with a white patch near the wisdom tooth. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a few painfully open mouth ulcers for a few days. I have noticed my gum color is changing to red, and now I see a white patch near the wisdom tooth. Is there any link between both? I do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, or have any habits. I am not pregnant. What is the reaso...  Read Full »


Dr. Krishna Swaroop Achanta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is quite possible that you may have a deficiency of vitamins or antioxidants that may be reflected in your oral health. I would suggest you several remedies for getting rid of repeated mouth ulcers. Do regular dental cleaning every six months at the dentist. Start o...  Read Full »

I have a sore on the tongue after kissing a sex worker. Is it an STD?

Query: Hello doctor,I had kissed a sex worker accidentally in the lips/mouth area. No sexual contact or intercourse happened. I have been very worried for the last few days about catching an STD from the saliva of the female. Now, after three weeks, I have developed a painless red lesion on the side of my ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not anIt is not an STD (sexually transmitted disease). It is perhaps due to pressure from molars. I suggest you take a B Complex vitamin once a day. Regards...  Read Full »

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