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Having Raised Bumps At The Back Of The Tongue And Feel Itchy And Dry. Noticed Ulcer In Side Of The Gum. Partner Also Have Lumps. Cure?

Posted on Fri, 28 Jun 2013

Question: Hi, I have symptoms in my mouth that I have few raised red lumps at back of my tounge, also feels a bit itchy on the sides and my mouth is dryer then usual . And also have noticed a small ulser on the side of my gum. Also have noticed the lumps on my partners tounge as well . ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Itchy lumps on the tongue and other parts of oral cavity can be due to candida infection.
As you have mentioned, that similar lumps are present in your partner also, the possibility of an infection like candida becomes strong.
Please get yourself tested for fungal infection.
In addition please get the following tests done.
1. HIV
2. Blood sugar.
As oral candidiasis is a frequent finding in diabetes as well as HIV.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

Can candida cause red large sores or ulser things on your vagina as well ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
Yes definitely candida can cause red sores in vagina.
Vagina and oral cavity are the most important sites of candida infection.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar