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How long does it take for throat ulcers to heal

I’ve been suffering from a large throat ulcer for the past 4 years, and despite consulting two ENT specialists, there has been no recovery. The ulcer has spread throughout my entire throat, causing constant irritation. I’m still struggling with this condition, and it hasn't healed.

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Non-healing ulcer should be examined properly.. If required specimen should be collected for assessment. ...  Read More

Is it safe to apply Tess Oral Paste in throat and do we need to rinse our thorat after applying the paste?

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Add a multivitamin for 2 weeks all ng with betadine mouth gargles ...  Read More

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Hi let me know ulcer how many day to get heal .. Because I got near ulcer lip down inside past 8days it was not healing only I am scared plz advise .. Which doctor want to go oral pathologist or normal detist or general

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Any dentist can help you with non healing oral ulcer. Should be shown immediately. ...  Read More

My mother suffering from ulcer on foot ending But not healing since 3 months But its begain septic How to solve

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Please tell other Co morbidities You should immediately seek a plastic surgeon advice Dr Ashish Srivastava General Physician and Clinical Cardiologist ...  Read More

Hi doctors I had a single throat ulcer on right side which doctor told it was pus before one year it took about 3 months to heal but not sure it healed now again after a year i got a same heal i guess feeling itching on that right side what it could be

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Plz visit ENT clinic for proper evaluation ...  Read More

How long do major aphthous ulcers last? It has been 8 days. Applying dologel-ct oinment and taking multivitamins. Still not healing. Please suggest. It's big in size. Burning sensation on taking spicy food, or while brushing. How long will it take to heal?

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Please, consult on practo! We are here to help you! Also, I will help you please read following & don't self medicate : For healing of the minor apthus ulcer it takes7-10 days and for major it t ...  Read More

I have problem in my throat as many ulcers on my throat are made frequently after few days when it heals. Does this happen because of my habbit of coolip??

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Acid reflux, B12,D deficiency could be the reasons out of many. Meet a physician get the investigation done and accordingly get treated. ...  Read More

I am suffering from a throat ulcer near right tonsil . Whitish spot and surrounding red . Pain while swallowing . And body aches and fatigue . Do I need specific treatment or it will heal on its own?

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This looks like an aphthous ulcer. It appears in times of stress or unhealthy diet. It may also appear if some food does not suit you. It will disappear spontaneously in about 10days. Till then, plea ...  Read More

I have throat ulcer since the past three days and undergoing treatment for it (i am being prescribed some tablets like olise cipt, cetgo, zincoplex) but I don't know hoe long it takes for the ulcers to heal...also now m having difficulty to speak also, very faint voice comes out of mouth even when i shout. Can anyone tell me how long it takes to he

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You seem to be suffering from acute laryngitis with post viral apthous ulcers both of which are secondary to viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually both the conditions are self resolving and ...  Read More

It being 3 months now and mouth ulcer is not healing, i dont smoke and chew tabaco Please help me I have tried multi vitamin, b conplex and got 3 shots of b 12 as well. I have been with 3 ent but none of them recommended biospy, i have few ulcer on roof of my mouth , few under tounge and i feel few at back of my throat (left side). I have taken mul

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Hi, chronic mouth ulcers suggest some kind of issue in the GI tract where the medications ur taking or the B complex vitamins in ur food is not getting absorbed into the blood stream due to probable i ...  Read More

From childhood I am having recurrent mouth ulcers and constipation. Mouth ulcer occurs in the mouth, tongue and sometimes in the throat and automatically gets healed after a few days but the ulcer happens in different spots each time. I am currently experiencing joint pain too. Can you please suggest a blood test that I should take.

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You should meet a rheumatologist,needs to rule out some diseases based on the nature of joint pain ...  Read More

Deep ankle Vericose vein wound and not healing in last four months or more and despite antibiotics and steroids

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You may need stockinett e or surgical repair depending of severity of your disease.I need some more details of you.Consult with me ...  Read More

We stay in Bangalore and my husband is having recurring sore throat and ulcers and viral every other week. We are not sure what is the root cause of this issue.

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Recurring sore throat and fever may be due to low immunity or deficiencies ...  Read More

Best homeopathy medicine which acts similarly to sucralfate for treating duodenal ulcers by forming a protectivw mucous layer on the stomach lining for healing it ?Also what is the dosage for the same and how long to take it for complete healing ?

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Hi, There are multiple medications which can help treat duodenal ulcer. There are specific remedies like Cunduango, Geranium mac, Morgan G, Uran. Nit etc and constitutional remedies like Ars alb, Lyco ...  Read More

Hi , My 3.5yrs boy has recurrent throat ulcers (4 times) Everytime dr gave some antacids and antibiotics. It's gets heal after medication..but after 2-3months it happens again..his throat ulcers again shows.. Whenever he eats some citrus fruits or tomato ketchup,he gets throat ulcers right after that. What should I do ? As he is very small ..so mu

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Pls ruleout VitB12 def Celiac Crohn's ...  Read More

My son has white ulcers in his throat area...and he was having 102 fever ...now fever subsided...please check attached photos...is it Herpangina? Or something else? Also he has pain in his stomach when eating food.. I'm giving Azee 200mg 3ml and CALPOL 250mg 5ml.. applying Zytee Gel ointment in his throat area... He is eating food and fruits as wel

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Greetings looks like infection so it takes time to settle ,u can continue same medicine, use Luke warm water for drinking ...  Read More

I have had a mouth ulcer for the past six days, but it doesn’t seem to be healing, even after taking Orasore tablets and using the ointment. Is this a serious issue? Should I consult an oncologist?

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Hello As the ulcer is deep it might take a little longer like 10 days for it to heal, there’s nothing to worry about ...  Read More

I was having acid reflux for one month, then I developed sore throat, and throat pain. I consulted ENT specialist he did the endoscopy and said that the throat is having having severe infection. Though acidity is cleared now, but have ulcer in mouth. Doctor said it will be cured, but will take some time. He gave antibiotic, other medicines, and

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I have white spot in throat wall which I have noticed for 3 weeks. Taken antibiotics but not resolved. How long will take Pus / Ulcer to heal. I have some pains in abdomen, chest and ear which comes and go sometimes. And there's swelling in left throat tonsils which also not gone. Before two weeks had pain but now no pains in throat. Pic attached

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It's inflammatory granule ...  Read More

I have been suffering from acid reflux and a throat ulcer for almost 4 years, and it still has n’t healed. I consulted an ENT specialist and followed a 2-month treatment, but the ulcers increased despite using tablets. I’m worried about what to do next. Can I undergo an upper GI endoscopy? Please give me some suggestions. I’m stil

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You likely have chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) with possible Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR). An upper GI endoscopy is necessary to evaluate the extent of damage and rule out complicati ...  Read More

Severe ulcer on tongue and throat. Anything to worry? any tests to be done? Please suggest medication

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Lexanox oral paste ...  Read More

How long does it usually take for an acid fly bite to heal completely?

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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

Herpes occur in throat please say anyone I got fear please help me where is herpes occur it's herpes or not

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May not be still to confirm one to one evaluation is essential ...  Read More

Can i know what is this sore, i used to get mouth sores which i other parts. This is on gums. How long it take to heal?

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It’s due to aggressive brushing Be gentle on brushing ...  Read More

21 days before I had a sex with sex worker now I get fear of getting hiv and herpes I had mouth ulcer and throat ulcer but this two I get frequently for past 4years this the symptom of HIV and herpes please tell the possibility of this before week I didn't eat morning for all the days it's ulcer or herpes

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Tests needs to be done for evaluation and accordingly treatment ...  Read More

Respected sir/maam, My name is diptiranjan (31),my right leg tibia and fibula bone was fractured in may 04 2024.then doctor operation me on.07.04.2024.Treatment Details :- Under splnal anesthesia, Closed reduction and Internal fixation by (TIATANIUM) Interlocking nailing Done for fracture Right Tibia and flbula fixed by (TITANIUM) plating done and

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At 10 weeks still no reasonable callus formation seen , You may partial weight bear and let your operating surgeon decide ...  Read More

My mother 63 F is a diabetic and kidney patient from past 10 years since last 2 months she has developed ulcers in mouth which when some gels applied it betters than after stopping again the ulcers appears also due to medicine she takes she has constant constipation Pls advice

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Please share the pic so it can be clear ...  Read More

Hello, I have throat problem from many years. Always irritation in throat and dryness. Some time I feel somthing or part is coming out from throat

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It may be due to acid reflex. For better evaluvation consultion is needed ...  Read More

I have a mouth ulcer from 2 month I have no problem and any symptoms I am ghutka water but I quit from 1 month I use medicine fibrowin and fibrogard plz from 1 week plz tell it is healing or not

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Take a dental opinion ...  Read More

I get throat ulcers every other month this time i got it a week ago I took some vitamins and it got beter but 2 days ago I got it again it's hard swallow and i also feel very tired I do not drink or smoke I also don't take non vegetarian food I have pcod for which I take metformin twice daily and neurobion forte as suggested by my doctor what shoul

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If you are diabetic, Sugar is the cause of repeated throat ulcer or infection. ...  Read More

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