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What Does A Painful Red Vein On The Palate Indicate?

I have a painful red veiny patch on the middle left side of my palate for about 10 days now. I don't remember really how it appeared. I vaguely remember burning my palate from that side with food, but not so sure about that either. I use corsodyl toothpaste and mouthwash, it hasn't improved really. Today, I started using igloo gel rapid relief for mouth ulcers. It just numbs the irritation by creating a filter on top, so it stops the irritation with food. When should I start getting worried about mouth cancer? Thank you...
Fri, 9 Mar 2018
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Hello,

A red vein patch present since ten days is not necessarily due to cancer. If you remember burning it, then yes, it can be due to burning with some hot foods. So, my suggestion is to consult an oral Physician and get evaluated so that it can be clinically checked.

You can be advised a course of antibiotics if there is infection and along with it anti-inflammatory painkiller like Advil to reduce inflammation. Along with it, do cool water rinses or suck ice to reduce inflammation.

Avoid spicy and hard foods and take soft meals. If you use mouthwash, use a dilute solution and not concentrated one.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Does A Painful Red Vein On The Palate Indicate?

Hello, A red vein patch present since ten days is not necessarily due to cancer. If you remember burning it, then yes, it can be due to burning with some hot foods. So, my suggestion is to consult an oral Physician and get evaluated so that it can be clinically checked. You can be advised a course of antibiotics if there is infection and along with it anti-inflammatory painkiller like Advil to reduce inflammation. Along with it, do cool water rinses or suck ice to reduce inflammation. Avoid spicy and hard foods and take soft meals. If you use mouthwash, use a dilute solution and not concentrated one. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora