How Can A Small Bump Inside The Mouth Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016

Question: I have had a small bump on the lower right inside of my mouth. Seems to get bigger in the morning I rub or put pressure on it and it goes down this morning it increased in size and did not go down its black or blue in color.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. It seems a cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details. So a bump which changes size overnight is likely a simple cyst of mucous and you need not be afraid. It will resolve on its own. You can take a picture of it and upload so that i can throw more light on it.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (14 minutes later)

How long do these normally last.will they come back and what causes them

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They may last for a couple of days

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. You can upload pic here at the link. These cyst may form due to local inflammation. They may last upto a couple of days.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (7 minutes later)

Sent you a picture hope you got it

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for a few days

Detailed Answer
Hello dear. I have seen the pic. It looks like a small traumatic bump. Wait for a few days. It will resolve. If it increases in size or ulcerates then it will require evaluation.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (33 minutes later)

Is this a concern for cancer

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It doesn't look like.

Detailed Answer:
Right now it dsnt look like. Wait for a few days. If it dsnt settle then it might be.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (13 minutes later)

What do you think the chances of it being cancer

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As of now chances are low

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. The chances are low. But we need follow up after a week time.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (7 minutes later)

I should check back with you or go to my Dentist.
What about it that does not concern you .
Thank you very much for taking time and answering my questions

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. An ent surgeon will be a better choice.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Ent surgeon will be a better choice than dental surgeon. Keep in touch with me.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (19 minutes later)

Are you concerned with what you have seen and what I've told you.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Lesion looks benign

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. The lesion with a short history. Looks benign. (non cancerous). However how it behaves on follow up will be critical. So bw in touch with an ent surgeon for follow up and show me the pic again after 1 week.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy