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What could be the reason for swelling in gum with metallic taste?
Query: Hello doctor, Last night I went to bed after feeling fine all day, and when I laid down I got a horrible metallic taste in my mouth. When I felt the bottom gum right at the back there appeared to be a fluid-filled swelling on the top of the gum (there are no teeth in that part of my mouth), and wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. The condition you wrote may be due to several reasons:- 1) Due to burning by hot drink is possible but usually, it is seen in the anterior (front) of mouth. 2) It can be aphthous ulcer which is normally seen in the mouth but they are painful. 3)... Read Full »
What is the white spot behind my lower molar with swelling and soreness?
Query: Hello doctor, I have just noticed a white spot embedded in my gum behind my lower back molar teeth. The area is a bit swollen and is a little sore. My throat is also a bit swollen and a little sore. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your query and I can understand your concern. I need to know if you have any cavity or carious tooth near that sore. If yes, it might be due to the infection of the tooth which is exudating via the gum. However, if no carious tooth is there, then... Read Full »
I have several mouth ulcers near my lower wisdom tooth. Help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have several mouth ulcers near my lower wisdom tooth. Please suggest me a remedy. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern regarding mouth ulcers. However, can you please send some pictures of the same to give a better and accurate diagnosis and remedy? Read Full »
What could be a white spot on the gum and a small lump on the chin which hurts on touching?
Query: Hello doctor, I have white spots on the left side of my gum and it hurts really bad. I have a sore throat and a small lump on my left side of my chin that hurts when I touch it. What do you think this is? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your short history, it seems that you may be having a gingival abscess or pericoronitis (if the last erupting tooth is involved). However, the picture of the lesion would have made things clear as to which site is involved and the state of the tooth invol... Read Full »
Is drinking nail polish remover dangerous?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about the side effects of ingesting a small amount of nail polish remover. Here is the scenario. My girlfriend used the nail polish remover on her hands to take off her polish. Immediately after that, we were making out. So, I kind of sucked her fingers and nails. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This amount of ingestion of nail polish removal followed by rinsing is not going to cause any ill effects to you except, a change in taste for a few days and oral ulcerations maximum. I do not find any reason to worry. If you have any further queries please ask me. For... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, For the past week I had gotten a small round bump on my lower gum. It is just in the corner at the lowest part of the gum so I have to pull my mouth open with my fingers just to see it. It does not hurt or bleed. But it has not gone away and it has gotten a whitish color to it. I also... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a common aphthous ulcer (canker sore). It has various causative factors. It could be because of vitamin deficiencies, hormonal changes, psychological stress, allergies, accidental trauma or bacterial infection. A clear clinical picture of the ulcer or bum... Read Full »
What can cause white spot on the gum?
Query: Hello doctor, I just noticed a white spot on my gum, not anywhere near my teeth. I am scared of it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Based on the information you have provided, it looks like an ulcer. It is a common ailment found in most people. For a definitive diagnosis, I will need some more information. Since wh... Read Full »
Why is there pain in the uvula while swallowing voluntarily?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old female. The back of my uvula starts to hurt since yesterday. It hurts only when I pretend to swallow. But when I swallow water or food, it does not hurt. It hurts only on my left side. I have checked, and it was not swollen and looks normal. I tried touching it and ... Read Full »
Dr. Mishra Pransunchandra Akhileshchandra
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Went through your symptoms, it would have been great if you could click a photograph and send as sometimes few minor changes go unnoticed. However, I believe that the uvula is not swollen. In this case it appears as a case of an aphthous ulcer on the uvula. It may not ... Read Full »
Why do I get a recurrent mouth ulcer?
Query: Hello doctor,I often get a mouth ulcer which is in the form of oval shape and white in color. When I get this, I apply Mucopain gel and take Riboflavin tablet 10 mg. Can you please let me know the reason for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaint, you are suffering from recurrent aphthous ulcers which is causing you the eruption of ulcers on the tongue. It can be caused due to a number of reasons like stress, nutritional deficiency (iron, vitamin B12, and Folic acid), hormonal changes, acid... Read Full »
How can I deal with a canker sore on my lip?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a canker sore on the inside of my bottom lip for a couple of months now. It is not really painful, but every time it starts to heal it gets irritated by my teeth, or I bite my lip and it prevents it from healing. What can I do to help the healing process? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Two months of aphthous ulcer in the mouth that too without a pain is not a good thing. You need to upload certain pictures of your sore so that any dangerous lesion can be ruled out today. Also, if your u... Read Full »