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Mouth ulcer

2021-08-06 14:04:25
Hi, this is not cancer right? This has been there for around 3 weeks. It is painful..      Thank you..
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It's an apthus ulcer of minor variety caused due to stress or some stomach disturbance i.e constipation
Next Steps
use  medicated topical ointment to apply on it through consultation with dentist offline or online through Practo.
Health Tips
increase consumption of  vitamin B12 & C & iron rich fruits for faster healing & improvement in health.

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It's a month ulacer . Use Dolo gel CT
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warm water salt rinses.

Answered2021-08-07 06:05:27

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Hello dear Please be calm It is a traumtic ulcer due to food based injury.it requires comprehensive treatment and proper precautions.please get it treated fully because it may change to leukoplakia.for further details you can consult me Thanks

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It looks like Althouse ulcer. Apply dologel ct and leave it on for 20 minutes. Do this twice a day, for  4 days. Will settle

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This is ulcer. Apply Kenacort ointment over ulcer for 3-4 times daily. This will heal.
Next Steps
If it doesn’t heal in a week then visit any dentist.

Answered2021-08-06 16:18:53

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If there is any sharp cusp of the tooth is there it has to be checked first.
Health Tips
Do salt water gargling

Answered2021-08-06 14:11:31

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That appears to be a cluster of small ulcers. Any friction causing factors like sharp tooth/gutkha/cigarette smoking taken up recently could be a cause. Other causes would include any stress or nutritional deficiencies.
Next Steps
start with warm salt water rinses
Health Tips
eat soft, bland, non spicy food for 1 week

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