Suggest Treatment For Sore On The Roof Of The Mouth

Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017

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Wed, 10 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : The roof of my mouth feels sore and irritated just like I have been sucking on too many hard candies.This is almost constant

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide a few more details...

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It seems like the roof of your mouth is inflamed.

Please provide the following details so that I can guide you better:

1. Since how many days do you have this problem?
2. Do you have any acid reflux problem?
3. Do you have a dry mouth?
4. Do you eat very spicy or hot foods and do you gargle with concentrated mouthwash?
5. Did you take any medication for the same?
6. Do you have any medical problems or take any medication?

Please revert back with the answers..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (19 hours later)

1. I have had this for about a year.
2. I have occasional heartburn
3. I do not have dry mouth
4. I eat slightly spicy food once in a while, not often
5. No medication
6. I take medication for diabetes (metformin,

1. I have had this problem for several months
2. I have heart burn one in a while
3. No dry mouth
4. I eat mildly spicy food occasionally, not very often
5. No medication for the heart burn
6. I have diabetes for which I take metformin, Byeta, and Lantus. I
also take medication for high blood pressure which includes HCT-cant
recall the name at the moment and carvedilol, plus a number of over the
counter supplements.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be aside effect of medicine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
The symptoms can be due to side effects of medicines .
Such symptoms can be due to Iron or Vitamin B12 deficiency.

So consult a Dentist and get an oral exam done..

For now to reduce soreness gargle with lidocaine containing mouthwash like magic mouthwash and do cool water rinses.
Sucking ice lolly can help..

Hope this helps..

Regards..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad