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Swelling on gum

2021-04-28 16:02:52
I have swelling on my lower gum for a few days now, it is red. I do feel pain if something rubs against it. Is there some medication I can take or any suggestions.
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Hello dear Please be calm Seems to be traumatic ulcer.i suggest you to avoid spicy food for 1 week atleast.for further details you can consult me Thanks

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Poor oral hygiene?? Apply mucopain ointment

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Hi. It's an ulcer. Could have happened due to some frictional injury, like accidental toothbrush injury.
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Apply Kenacort gel 4 times a day for 5 days. Should provide adequate relief.
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Avoid spicy food for few days, as it will irritate the  affected zone.

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Hi. You can take Becosule Capsule 1 daily Apply Kenacort Gel over that ulcer If it doesn’t heal then visit a Dentist

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