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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

White spot on gums which is hurting when touched by tongue from past 6 days . Any one here have an idea what is this ???

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You may apply honey on affected area . ...  Read More

I have a painful gum from last two three days and now it has subsided to a large extend but now i see some white spots suddenly appear from last night near the gum line which was painful not sure why .

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Hello It might be due to the gum inflammation. It’s better if you visit the dentist for the treatment. ...  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

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

My daughter is 7 months old.. weight 6.5 kg.. There is a pimple like white spot on her lower gum.. what is that .. is that harmful.. what is the reason and how long it will take to disappear.

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Nothing to worry...will go away of its own ...  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

Gum is swollen with a small white spot as seen in the picture. It is no very painful but a little discomfort due to this swelling. What is this? Should I take antibiotic course?

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Hello This looks like abscesses , please visit the dentist for treatment ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam Here attaching pictures of my gums today I have noticed little white line on gums and some roughness is also there I have searched on Google about it and it shows leukoplakia which is a cancerous condition I am very much scared about it my age is 29 and I do chew panmasala Please help

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Based on the photograph, I do not think it is possible to confirm leukoplakia from an image alone, and it does not appear to be a classic thick white plaque. The white area could also be due to fricti ...  Read More

Around my bottom teeth. This gum looks bigger than it did a month ago. It's also swollen red. It has been like this for years but this is the first time I have noticed it has gotten bigger and more red. I will attach a photo. I did some research and no one has a specific gum this red, maybe swollen but the only one I notice red is mine. Can I pleas

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Hello . I understand your concern. This is Generalised Gingivitis. Basically it’s gum inflammation but you need not worry it can recover easily if taken proper care and treatment at the right time. I ...  Read More

I had scaling and Polishing last week [8 Jun]. Before this, i already had RCT of my teeth long back. Now after scaling, on RCT side, I am having pain in between gum and cheek wall. There seems a cut and white spot on that point. After checking it myself, there is redness in the affected area. It is hurting even after i am drinking water.  I ha

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Hello Kindly consult with the dentist again ...  Read More

I have swollen single gum in my right below side teeth from last 7-8 days also my voice is cracking sometimes . I am worried about oral cancer because my symptoms matched those also I smoked ciggerate for one straight year 1 2 or daily . I don't have any ulcer in my mouth no bad smell also can open my mouth 4 finger long no fever or headache. Pleas

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Hi sir , although the image is not clear within that specific region, this seems to be a case of what we call is a Pericoronitis (based on the region) but you said you did not have any restriction of ...  Read More

My son aged 19months old is having big pus spots on face only and left side eye swelling. Post chickenpox recovery. Gap is 3 days. Doctor said its due to boil. And infection. May I know the reason of cause? Nd what remedy or suggestions?

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I need to see the picture and ask few questions related to the boil . Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBB ...  Read More

After bleeding from one tooth's gum , it became dark redness. The redness is reducing but it slows . Any suggestions please see the photo.thanks

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The dark redness in the gum after bleeding may be due to localized gingival inflammation or a small hematoma (blood accumulation under the tissue). Since the redness is gradually reducing, it indicate ...  Read More

Red spots on penis and its itching and also white wound near leg joint in underwear area also its itching on ball sack

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Red spot on penis including itching and white wounds near ley joints inside underwear and itching in ball sack from 10-15 days

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I have red spots on my penis and a white layer but its not itching but smells bad please suggest medicine Thank you

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Hi, I have loose teeth and swollen gums.. i visited a dentist and he mentioned bridging will solve the loose teeths. Can i go for bridging or gum surgery is required and if yes, are laser surgeries effective compared to flap surgery.

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Hello Flap surgery might help you if there is tooth mobility you can’t go for capping ...  Read More

My gum is getting white from the corner and it's hurting too much. Pain is spreading to the throat and ear.

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Hello Can you please share the picture? ...  Read More

Since last 2 days ...im Having Slight discomfort in back of my throat - noticed Redness in Tonsils too. What is the cause for this? I'm doing salt water gargles and taking Antibiotics - it's giving some relief.... but im wondering how serious could this be? Any suggestions for some relief please?

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There is infection in throat. Which antibiotics you are taking? betadine gargle three times a day for 5 days. It's not serious. It will go with medicine. ...  Read More

One of my molars broke in half a year back. Now the gum has swollen with white puss coming out. Is it a bacterial infection? If yes then what medicine should I take?

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Hello, Yes it has got infected please visit your nearby dentist and get a physical check up done. It needs to be examined clinically to prescribe you medicine. Don't wait longer to approach the dent ...  Read More

She had developed a white patch not so regular on her upper gum. Also complain of little pain some time. Pls suggest

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Hello White patch has so many causes It’s better if you attach a picture for proper diagnosis ...  Read More

Itching and white spot on both thighs Near reproductive organs,and when I itch it make a red red spot on that skin , So kindly suggest me some medications

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have taken prescription from doctor from practo but it's clear and again spot come it's first small and then slowly increase and some time it's feel burning on that spot and spot are also from last 2 and half month it's any worry for me or it's normal

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

A small white scar on the gum of the front teeth . plz tell me something about it.what is the cause.

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Upon review these were the findings - C/c- White scar on front teeth gingiva. No other history or complaint, symptoms provided by the patient. Photograph -intraoral? Clinical review? Elaborately these ...  Read More

My lower last molar gum is swollen and because of that my left side neck is also swollen. What should I do? Please advise me some medication.

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Hi, Get a full mouth x-ray, OPG, to know the position of your wisdom tooth. ...  Read More

Seeing a non painful swollen patch with middle part as white surrounded by red. Is it from bite or something else? Used to be a smoker but left 9months back.

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Hi, it looks like an ulcer, and there’s nothing to worry about. It should heal on its own. You can apply Mucopain gel to the area for relief. If it doesn’t improve in a few days, please fe ...  Read More

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