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Sore or red patch wound like
Hi I have got this red patch which is like wound on lower gum just near canine teeth.
It is painful as well when I touch and it's red .
Pls let me know what it can be uploading pictures too.its like red dot. I don't smoke or drink or gutkha or anything .can be it mouth ulcer? Or anything else.
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Visit a dentist and get the clinical examination.
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It's are ulcer , apply a ghee with turmeric mix twice or thrice a day , ulcers are most commonly get healed when the etiology is over , (for example if you are stressed, get red of it , stress ulcer will say good bye to you )
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visit to the dentist and get a clinical examination.
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The pic shared is consistent with the diagnosis of an ulcer ,could be
-traumatic
-vitamin deficiencies
-food sensitivities
-stress
-GI disturbances
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Schedule a dental evaluation ,
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Dr. Tanmay Mandal
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
looks like a pin prick or some minute injury but the photo is not good .
Next Steps
consult dental surgeon
Health Tips
use warm saline gargle 5 times a day and soft diet
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello
Looks like an also
Lukewarm water rinse with some salt might help
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Dr. Madiha
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Noida
Hi! Please visit a dentist for a proper clinical examination. If you cannot visit right away, you can apply an oral ulcer gel (like Dologel/Oral gel) on the affected area for temporary relief.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Looks like an ulcer. Visit a dentist and get an examination done.
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