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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

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Hi, I am having white sores on gums behind the last tooth towards the right side and its extremely painful since adjacent to teeth, I am unable to eat properly as well. I ate outside a couple of days back and this has been happening since then.. Can you suggest some gel or ointment for healing and pain relief? Thanks.

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Use hexigel mouth ointment twice daily. ...  Read More

I have a small white painful sore on the gum under my tooth. Whenever I touch it with my tongue, it pains. I get temporary relief after applying mouth ulcer gel.

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Local application of ulcer gels will give temporary relief only. You should visit a dentist for a proper clinical examination to identify the exact cause of your problem. The right treatment can be in ...  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

White spots are appearing in gums.it is from many days since 5 6 months. It spread slowly in whole gums sometimes bleeding also.

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Do you smoke or chew tobacco (like guthkha or khaini)? If so, it may be a lesion. Consult an oral surgeon and get it diagnosed. And in the meantime take MINTOVIT L tablet once daily after food for 30 ...  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

Can anyone tell me what is this white spots for on my gums...? I dont eat any type of gutakha, tobacco. I dont smoke and dont drink.

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Just answered in detail the parallel post that u had posted. ...  Read More

My daughter 7 months 21 days old .. weight 6.5 kg .. there is a white spot in her lower gum its been more the 15 days its still there ..what is that .. and why its there.. is there any treatment for this .. how long it will take to disappear..

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Hello doctor I have white tiny spots all over the gums. And in tongue I see pink tiny bumps. All these are extremely painful. And I have this all the way till throat. Please let me if there any home remedies to treat this.

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Stay hydrated. Have enough sleep. Eat green leafy vegetables, eggs, fish. Drink milk. Try to reduce stress. Infection seems to be severe. Visit oral pathologist at the earliest. ...  Read More

Hi i have lot or tarter in my lower theeth i grt coean every 3 months but it cones again and again now i find my theeth too much sensitive due to hot and cold both now from ladt couple of week a small white bump is there on my gum its not pain full or increasibg in size but i am worried what is that please find attached the picture

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Hello Can be an infection with tooth but get an xray done to confirm ...  Read More

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I am having single white spot at the back of tongue on the right side and cough is there. Is it something to worry.

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Hi The information you have provided is inadequate Reach out for better diagnosis and appropriate management ...  Read More

I have got few white spots ony legs and a white spot on face.. want to know what can it be. I have started noticing it few months back.. and now I m getting tensed.. can u pls tell what can it be

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It could be lecoderma secondary to any irritant or any topical application of there are multiple leasion could be vitiligo as well proper examination is required and image is not clear ...  Read More

There is skin problem white spot on neck. Since 2 months spotted now it is increasing slowly slowly. Please suggest

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Dermatologist opinion ...  Read More

Age 33 having this white spot on both tonsilis for the last 5 month. But they r not growing large. No fever no pain in throat while swallowing or drinking. I kiss someone 5 month ago. After that i am having this problm. In first 2 month i had sore throat in morning. But it substitute now. Only problm having this little white spot on both tonsilis.

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It could be what is called a tonsillolith meaning stone like calcium deposits, do not need to be treated if not symptomatic ...  Read More

On my feet and amrs there is white spot how to cure this...is there any dangerous sign or after taking medicine it will cure .

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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

Kindly see the attached image. There is a white spot which appeared. Its been more than 15-20 days .what is it?

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Kindly consult online for proper evaluation and management ...  Read More

White spot has appeared on my eye lid of I can know what might be the issue..spot have no bulgeness or swellinf

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Heyy it appears very minute one But yeah need more history any associated symptoms (itching) and any more lesions As of now it appears could be because of skin excoriation or dryness ...  Read More

Four days ago I developed this white spot on my left tonsils with a mild sore throat, yesterday once I did a Salt water rinse, can anyone tell me what this is?

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This is looking like tonsillolith Continue the salt water gargle Avoid cold and sour food items Consult for treatment ...  Read More

Reddish spot on one side of tongue from last 10 days. Initially it used to fell like burning while eating or drinking something hot. Now that sensation has gone but spot is still there.

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Consult an ENT specialist ...  Read More

I noticed this spot on my kids neck. What it can be. Bit worried. I think my younger one scratched her nails on him.

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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

What is this white spot on my hand? i wanted to clarify whether it is infection or discoloration of pigment

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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

White spot in neck and some stomach area .since one month and spot is not speeding it it curable.no itching in affected area.

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I have small white spot in my gum behind my 2nd molar tooth where previously (4yrs ago) surgical extraction of wisdom tooth is done. I have taken many antibiotics (monocef,sporidex725,augmentin625)..but its not completely cured. Its painless but i have discomfort during chewing after eating the spot reduced then again build up. So 2 dentist sugges

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1) After tooth extraction, sometimes a small sharp piece of bone slowly pushes through the gum as the body remodels the area. This can feel like a white bump, hard to touch, and may irritate your tong ...  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 my kids who is 3.5 years old is having white spots on his left hand , attaching photo Cn anyone suggest what this can be

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Will need details regarding these spots 1- your kid has a previous injury to the same spot 2 - is this patch increasing in size 3- any insect bite history ...  Read More

I had fungal infection on my forehead I had used candid clotrimazole 1% for 3 weeks and now she has suggested aziderm 10% for white pigmented spot to go I am pregnant is it safe to use aziderm and will it work on white spot to go ?

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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 small white spots on my body at 3-4 places The size has remained the same from a long time. But I am concerned if it is vitiligo Very much worried. Even my daughter has got one small mustard size white spot. Please suggest what could be the reason.

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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

Have a white spot, and 2 of them on my hand what it can be please worried is it vitiligo? What treatment should be done

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

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