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What Causes Painful White Bumps On Inner Lips And Roof Of Mouth?

Upper left side of lips, by my back teeth. In between my lip and gum line - I have three little white bumps. They re kind of painful but, not too bad. For about the past month or two I ve had one on the roof of my mouth towards the back, and two on my left tonsil. These bumps stay for a week or so and then go away. Is this canker sores? Cold sores (which I thought were on the outside of your mouth, not in it) ? Should I go get tested for an STD? I m military and can t have anything, I m sort of starting to freak out. I would like fast and accurate information and suggestions! Thanks!
Wed, 13 May 2015
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Brief ans: RECURRENT APTHOUS STOMATITIS/ RECURRENT CANKER SORES.

Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems that you have repeated episodes of canker sores.
There is no known specific reason for the occurrence of canker sores and its recurrence and treatment is based on relieving the symptoms.

If you have pain and discomfort application of numbing gels like Oragel or orabase gel or mucopain gel is helpful.
In cases of severe inflammation steroid creams can also be applied..
Anti inflammatory and painkiller medicines like Ibuprofen can be taken.
Keep your self well hydrated.
Avoid hot and spicy foods.
Take more of cold liquids.
Taking multivitamins for a period of 15 days can be helpful.

If you have any sexual exposure with infected partner which is causing you think that you have cold sores which is a viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus ,you are correct that the blisters caused by herpes virus commonly occur outside the mouth but can also occur inside the mouth commonly on gums and roof of mouth.
In case of viral infection antiviral ointments can be applied on the sores .
Antiviral medicines are of less value in this case as they do not cure the infection and can just prevent outbursts.
You should avoid intimate contact with anyone as cold sores are contagious.


But to get exact diagnosis you should see a doctor first for clinical check up.

Hope your query is solved..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Painful White Bumps On Inner Lips And Roof Of Mouth?

Brief ans: RECURRENT APTHOUS STOMATITIS/ RECURRENT CANKER SORES. Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that you have repeated episodes of canker sores. There is no known specific reason for the occurrence of canker sores and its recurrence and treatment is based on relieving the symptoms. If you have pain and discomfort application of numbing gels like Oragel or orabase gel or mucopain gel is helpful. In cases of severe inflammation steroid creams can also be applied.. Anti inflammatory and painkiller medicines like Ibuprofen can be taken. Keep your self well hydrated. Avoid hot and spicy foods. Take more of cold liquids. Taking multivitamins for a period of 15 days can be helpful. If you have any sexual exposure with infected partner which is causing you think that you have cold sores which is a viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus ,you are correct that the blisters caused by herpes virus commonly occur outside the mouth but can also occur inside the mouth commonly on gums and roof of mouth. In case of viral infection antiviral ointments can be applied on the sores . Antiviral medicines are of less value in this case as they do not cure the infection and can just prevent outbursts. You should avoid intimate contact with anyone as cold sores are contagious. But to get exact diagnosis you should see a doctor first for clinical check up. Hope your query is solved.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.