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Lip ulcer and gum problems

2018-02-14 10:26:46
I have got ulcer before but the ulcer I got now are totally different from the previous ones. Also, I didn't get any ulcers recently. I ate chicken and got these. I have read it on internet. It said it is a sign of cancer. Please tell me is it true or false
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It is a simple viral infection (herpes) and will get resolve within a week. Don’t look into internet for such small things and still it bothers u den consult an Oral Medicine Expert..Any recent history of fever.????
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Apply Dologel-ct or dentogel if it causes any burning sensation or else u can leave.
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Don’t touch that area with your finger chances of spreading is there

Answered2018-02-14 14:17:20

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Are you a smoker? Your ulcers look likke aphthous not cancer. Try sensoform gum paint alternately with hexigel.
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If ulcer persists after one week consult a Surgeon

Answered2018-02-14 13:45:40

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It doesnt looks like cancer just apply hexigel n wait n watch

Answered2018-02-14 11:42:36

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Please donot read on internet and get scared as there maybe incomplete knowledge there,,it may be just an allergy or some mouth ulcer,,apply hexigel or dologel ointment and see a good dermatologist for it.

Answered2018-02-14 11:10:12

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