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I've had a cold for the past three days with extreme throats pain the last two. My uvula was swollen and red but now not swollen but still bright red and unnoticed a large white spot on it?

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Granular Uvulopharyngitis. This is an open platform where I cannot prescribe you any medicines. Use the PrivateOnline Consultation option(costs you INR300 towards my consultation fee) and get back to ...  Read More

Swollen gum, no pain but white top... Looks like a big sore. What should I do to fix this? Please advise.

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Consult an Oral Medicine expert who deals with mouth diseases immediately.You may Practo Consult also ...  Read More

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My mother aged around 50 has her few gums swollen and white plague or may be its just colour. At first her gums used to bleed, but after using baking soda as remedy, now her gums dont bleed. But they are still swollen and white and sometimes she also feel hot and cold beverages- please recommend some medicine or ways to get around with this problem

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You should not resort to such home remedies because they might relieve the symptoms for some time but do not actually cure the disease. And also medications are not the treatment for gum inflammation ...  Read More

There was a white spot on the lower gum of my 5 month baby since weeks but today it appeared red in the morning now it looks like a white patch, plz refer the photo.. I want to know what exactly it is

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Greetings the image is not clear kindly attach other image and book a consultation so that I can guide you through ...  Read More

I seen it around 2-3 months but no change . It is very small white area and small light red but no pain or soreness . Is it cancer or dangerous for me

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It is very difficult to say without doing clinical examination. Better you visit nearby dentist and get the examination done or share clinical pic. ...  Read More

Now tht I can see all blurry with my left eye swollen red and white colour pimple type spots under the eye it's very painful what medication 💊 I shld use

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It's preferable that you consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination. ...  Read More

White spots are appearing in gums.it is from many days since 5 6 months. It spread slowly in whole gums sometimes bleeding also.

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Do you smoke or chew tobacco (like guthkha or khaini)? If so, it may be a lesion. Consult an oral surgeon and get it diagnosed. And in the meantime take MINTOVIT L tablet once daily after food for 30 ...  Read More

Can anyone tell me what is this white spots for on my gums...? I dont eat any type of gutakha, tobacco. I dont smoke and dont drink.

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Just answered in detail the parallel post that u had posted. ...  Read More

I am a khaini user for 8 years , past 5, or 6 days i noticed two small white spots on my lower gum, it doesn't hurt at all, can it be a cancer,thnx

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It might be a pre-cancerous condition. See a dentist immediately and get the severity assessed. Stop the habit immediately. Otherwise it will turn into a definite cancer in a short time without your k ...  Read More

My daughter 7 months 21 days old .. weight 6.5 kg .. there is a white spot in her lower gum its been more the 15 days its still there ..what is that .. and why its there.. is there any treatment for this .. how long it will take to disappear..

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Recently i got my gums inflamed and got deep cleaning but tgat white spot on roof is not going away and the flesh of papila is seperated from teeth and not getting attached. What can be this.

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White spot will not go by having scaling done. It is due to some other reason. ...  Read More

Whats the white bruising thing on the bottom of my teeth. It hurts white brushing.. Any concerns?uploaded pictures

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Hello Please visit the dentist for physical examination ...  Read More

I have swollen gums I need a treatment for my gums .I have also pain in them ,I used to gargle with salt water but that has no affect

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Hello First thing please visit the dentist and get the scaling done Secondly proper oral hygiene maintenance is must ...  Read More

My symptoms are nothing I don't feel pain or burnese When I touch it it is a very small little hard type But I don't fill pain or any discomfort I am serious about is it create cancer because it not dissolve

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Hello! No it's not revelaed cancer ...  Read More

I've a swollen Gum near my wisdom teeth since a day, and it's kinda irritating. I wanted to know is it something to get checked or is it normal for my age (18+) will it go away in a few days.

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Hello There is a need to get it checked near the wisdom teeth It might be due to the eruption of wisdom tooth Please do warm saline rinse ...  Read More

I feel rough sensation on inside of my lips,there are white spots initially now they're appearing reddish,there's no pain,slight burning sensation and irritation is there,they vary day to day,symptoms are on and off since last two months,i had done scaling 2 weeks ago,but symptoms are appearing again,what should i do

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Hello! It's looks normal Keep yourself hydrated. ...  Read More

Hi I am 7 months pregnant and experiencing swollen gums...my one tooth gum is swollen and bleeds while brushing. Can I apply gumex so tht it gets better...pls help Any home remedies to follow to avoid it frm getting worse

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Hi The gums problems are very common during pregnancy due to hormonal changes The only thing I recommend is maintain proper oral hygiene and do salt water gargle twice daily ...  Read More

It's since one month now he is having small red dot like pimple with white spots. Is it any infection or serious skin problem. Please suggest me some remedy or treatment.

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T bact ointment for application twice daily ...  Read More

I had blood while brushing my teeth from lower gums and now i have swollen gums and loose gums which are dark red in color. My lips have developed a single blister on it and its jst staying there for 4 days. Not oozing any liquid or pain.

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Hi, You have Gingivitis. You need to visit a dentist and get a professional full mouth cleaning done. Do warm water with salt rinses to reduce the inflammation. The gums will take some time to heel af ...  Read More

The gum attached to the last molar teeth ( not sure if the wisdom tooth is coming out) seems to be swollen and whitish. There is occasional bleeding while brushing. I have quit smoking since last week but I've been a smoker for the past few years on and off . I'm afraid if it's oral cancer or something like that.

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U need physical consultation to evaluate the wisdom tooth n the surrounding tissue. Wisdom tooth removal n scaling will resolve ur problem.mostly not associated with cancer. ...  Read More

Hi, Like 30 days ago my Penis Meatus is Swollen but in 13 is Completely Become Normal But Now like 5 Ago My Foreskin is Get Small Cuts on the Foreskin and Now My Foreskin is Become Swollen and Have Redness and My Penis also have White Layer, Please Help me I'm Very Scared.

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Get urself examined for confirmation of paraphimosis or Phimosis and to ruke out need for circumcision ...  Read More

Hello Since two days I'm suffering from swollen gums between teeth ( front teeth) no redness , no pain no pus Pls suggest medicine

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Hello Could you please share a pic for a better suggestion. ...  Read More

Hello, I have swollen gums and lot of tearing pain , can't have food properly , not any hot or cold liquid. Extremely sensitive teeth tip and swollen gum all over. I think it's an infection. Please guide

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Please send the pic Mostly its gingivitis you have to go for depp scaling Mentain oral hygiene Brush twice ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, During brushing yesterday accidentally the brush edge hit in front of tonsil , now the are is red and a white spot is there ,which is painfull.It(white spot) size increased a little now from what it had in morning.What should I do?The area around it is red.

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I hv swollen gums at the end of my teeth.Also there is a white bump on the swollen skin.What is this ?( Attached pic)

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Most probably you are having pericoronitis. It's because of wisdom tooth. Maintain oral hygiene. Warm saline rinses thrice a day. Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as re ...  Read More

My Meatus is Swollen and also have Redness From the Past 8 days and also Not have any pain when urinate and i have also Taking Antibiotics but Swollen and Redness Not going, Please Help Me.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam I am having these small white dots on my upper and lower gum what could be these. Having these from a month ago Attaching the picture here

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Small white dots on the gums can have various causes, and it's essential to consult a dentist or a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation and diagnosis. Some potential causes of white dots on ...  Read More

Hi, I have a small white spot on my left side gum near the Wisdom teeth which is infected. I have seen it few weeks before. Tried to scrape it but it's not going away, it is hard. Please suggest, attached the pictures. Thanks

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A small white spot on the gum near the wisdom teeth could have various causes, and it's essential to have it examined by a dentist or an oral health professional for a proper diagnosis and appropriate ...  Read More

My 5 years old autistic son has abscess in teeth. Almost all of his teeth are decayed. Recently on his upper gum area white patch with red surrounding has developed. Its painful too. Is it canker sore or oral thrush or anything else?? Can any ointment be applied or antibiotic be given. Pic attached. Pls advice.

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Hello This is ulcer,use any ulcer gel ...  Read More

Can gingivitis/periodontitis or bleeding gums cause swollen lymph nodes in neck level 5b? My Left posterior triangle lymphnode measures 10.5 mm x 4.2 mm. I have bleeding gums my gums look black and when i press my chin and jaw my gums bleed i have no pain but left side lymphnode is enlarged and pain i have started taking augmentin 625 and now i hav

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Generally bleeding gums or periodontitis don't cause any lymph nodes swelling There might be some other reason, as your report showed multiple lymph nodes involved You need to get thorough evaluation ...  Read More

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