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I Have A Lump In My Lower Gum Just Above
Question: I have a lump in my lower gum just above where my teeth would touch that wont go away. When I’ve accidentally bitten it it swells and fill with blood
Brief Answer:
Mouth ulcer (Canker sore)
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health question
I have gone through your query and the attached pictures.
The lesion in your mouth looks like a mouth ulcer also called a canker sore.
It is nothing to be worried about and will subside by itself in a few days.
Meanwhile, rinse mouth thoroughly with salt water once or twice daily.
Avoid spicy and acidic foods that could irritate the ulcer.
If pain is bothersome, you can apply over the counter available topical analgesic like Oragel.
Hope this answers your question
Please address additional questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Mouth ulcer (Canker sore)
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health question
I have gone through your query and the attached pictures.
The lesion in your mouth looks like a mouth ulcer also called a canker sore.
It is nothing to be worried about and will subside by itself in a few days.
Meanwhile, rinse mouth thoroughly with salt water once or twice daily.
Avoid spicy and acidic foods that could irritate the ulcer.
If pain is bothersome, you can apply over the counter available topical analgesic like Oragel.
Hope this answers your question
Please address additional questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
you say it should subsidenin a few days but thisnhas been here for at least 2/3 weeks when should i become concered about this. thank you :)
Brief Answer:
Can take upto 3-4 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hu again.
Canker sores can health in about 7 days. But sometimes it can take up to 3-4 weeks. Especially if the area gets repeatedly irritated.
There is nothing to worry about at this point. If the sore does not heal in another 2 weeks, follow up with a dentist to evaluate further.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
Can take upto 3-4 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hu again.
Canker sores can health in about 7 days. But sometimes it can take up to 3-4 weeks. Especially if the area gets repeatedly irritated.
There is nothing to worry about at this point. If the sore does not heal in another 2 weeks, follow up with a dentist to evaluate further.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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