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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 red circle in my mouth that is not painful. What can this be?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a red circle on the inside of my mouth that is not painful, but I have had it for about two weeks. I have a history of reoccurring mouth ulcers and cold sores due to my habit of picking and biting at my lips and cheek due to my anxiety.  Read Full »


Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. However, after reading your case history, I am sure that your oral ulcers occur due to stress. Usually, it happens among females who also have so many other issues due to hormonal and menstrual changes. Therefore, you will have to work on yo...  Read Full »

I have recently developed mouth ulcers since a week now. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am getting mouth ulcers repeatedly two to three ulcers in a month. My teeth have become weak. Kindly advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I will be pleased to help and manage you if you send photographs. However, I cannot precisely diagnose whether it is an aphthous ulcer, herpetic ulcer, traumatic ulcer, or any other thing without checking the attachment photograph of the area...  Read Full »

How to cure ulcers and mouth stiffness developed due to pan chewing?

Query: Hi doctor, I have got ulcers in my mouth due to chewing pan masala, and I have stopped eating it now. I am unable to eat spicy food and hot foods. I have developed stiffness in my inner mouth. So I am unable to open my mouth. Please suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms and signs indicate that you have a white lesion. I need to check your cheek area and if you can send a photograph with an open mouth, focus on the cheek region so that I can precisely see and say you the current condition. It can be oral submucous fibrosis...  Read Full »

What can be done for gum bleeding?

Query: Hello doctor, My gum is bleeding whenever I bite an apple or other little hard food items. Any medicine for me?  Read Full »


Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There can be several reasons for gum bleeding like calculus due to poor oral hygiene, blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, traumatic ulcer, excessive spitting. These causes often lead to gingival inflammation which causes blood to ooze out on mild stimulation by brushing ...  Read Full »

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