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How To Treat Redness Caused Due To A Lump On Hard Palate Of Mouth?

I have a small lump on the hard palate in my mouth to the left of center. It is slightly reddish, though smooth as if it is under the skin of the palate. It has been there about a week and a bit sore when touching it with my tongue. I figured it was probably minor but everything online jumps right to oral cancer. Any recommendations appreciated, I am planning on seeing a dentist this week but would like to get an educated guess (not concrete diagnosis) while I wait.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain and explanation of symptoms it seems that you have Mucocele which is formed due to injury to the minor salivary glands or their ducts leading to spillage of saliva into the soft tissues and formation of a lump and it is not cancer.

Soreness occurs when during chewing or eating some hard stuff the surface of the Mucocele gets traumatized leading to soreness and irritation..

You can apply oragel or mucopain gel over the lump in case of soreness..

Do concentrated salt water rinses as it can help in shrinkage of the lump..

In case if it does not resolve surgical removal can be done..

Hope this information helps..

If you find this answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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How To Treat Redness Caused Due To A Lump On Hard Palate Of Mouth?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain and explanation of symptoms it seems that you have Mucocele which is formed due to injury to the minor salivary glands or their ducts leading to spillage of saliva into the soft tissues and formation of a lump and it is not cancer. Soreness occurs when during chewing or eating some hard stuff the surface of the Mucocele gets traumatized leading to soreness and irritation.. You can apply oragel or mucopain gel over the lump in case of soreness.. Do concentrated salt water rinses as it can help in shrinkage of the lump.. In case if it does not resolve surgical removal can be done.. Hope this information helps.. If you find this answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..