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I have recurrent tongue ulcers despite taking vitamin and Bifolate tablets. Is it serious?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a recurrent tongue ulcer that has been returning for the last two years. I consulted an ENT, and they provided me with vitamin and bifoliate tablets, but it healed and came back in a few days. Even I visited the dentist, but they failed to find which tooth was sharp. What can I do n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Common mouth ulcer has various causative factors. It could be because of vitamin deficiencies, hormonal changes, psychological stress, allergies, accidental trauma, and bacterial or viral infection. A clear clinical picture of the ulcer will ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, For the past week I had gotten a small round bump on my lower gum. It is just in the corner at the lowest part of the gum so I have to pull my mouth open with my fingers just to see it. It does not hurt or bleed. But it has not gone away and it has gotten a whitish color to it. I also... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a common aphthous ulcer (canker sore). It has various causative factors. It could be because of vitamin deficiencies, hormonal changes, psychological stress, allergies, accidental trauma or bacterial infection. A clear clinical picture of the ulcer or bum... Read Full »
I noticed a painless bump on the gums behind my bottom front teeth. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed a bump on the gums in the back of my bottom front teeth. It is painless and has been there for a few weeks now. What could it be? Please give your suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Bumps or swelling on the gums could be due to, 1. Common mouth ulcer or canker sore. 2. Gum abscess. 3. Tooth abscess. 4. Gingivitis. 5. Accidental toothbrush injury or food debris lodgement. So, I suggest that if it ... Read Full »
There are painful bubbles in my mouth. Is it due to smoking?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old and have been smoking cigarettes past seven years. However, now I have a problem. There are some bubbles in my mouth, which are painful, and my tongue is fully whitish. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Those bubbles could be a common mouth ulcer (canker sore), and the white layer on your tongue could be a fungal infection most commonly seen in smokers. Mouth ulcer has various causative factors. It could be because of smoking, vitamin defic... Read Full »
Why am I getting ulcer in the mouth frequently?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting an ulcer on the inner cheek of the mouth. It disappears on the second day. But, again reappears after 1 or 2 days. It is about 29th time I am getting the same place ulcer within three months. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a common aphthous ulcer also know as canker sore. It has various causative factors such as deficiency of vitamin, hormonal imbalance, psychological reasons such as stress, some kind of allergy such as for food or paste or mouthwash, accidental trauma, inj... Read Full »
Will painful sores on gum due to hard brushing heal on its own?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I brushed my gums hard and noticed that my right upper gum got hurt, and it looked red. Then a couple of days later, two white sores appeared. I will see a dentist soon, but since I am traveling, I will not be available for four days and got scared it is something terrible. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and understood your concern. Please do not be worried. This is a simple traumatic ulcer (gum ulcer caused due to injury). Any gum ulcers take at least a week to ... Read Full »
What are the causes of recurrent mouth ulcers?
Query: Hi doctor, I have recurring mouth ulcers every 15 days and remain for more than two weeks. I tried medicine, but it is not working. I am facing this problem for the last nine years. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mouth ulcers can occur due to so many reasons like 1) Bacterial or viral infection. 2) Underlying medical conditions. 3) Long-term medication intake. 4) Psychological stress and anxiety. 5) Digestive issues. 6) Dehydration. 7) Hormonal or immune-related condit... Read Full »
I have a chronic mouth ulcer that has not been healed for past two months. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a mouth ulcer for the past two months, which is not healed yet. Do I need to visit a dentist? Is it serious? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Yes, it would help if you visit the dentist as soon as possible. Common mouth ulcers are also called canker sores. These ulcers take a couple of weeks to heal. Various factors cause mouth ulcers. It could be beca... Read Full »