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Swelling on gum
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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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
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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.
Next Steps
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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