What Causes Swelling In Gums And Abrasion On Roof Of Palate?

Posted on Fri, 26 Dec 2014

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Question : Hello doctor,

I have got a gum swelling or abrasion ( i dont know exactly what it is ) on the roof of my palate and it us quite painful while swallowing food . I tried to apply mucopain. and also tried with s alt water gargle but not of much help .
Pls advise what to do .

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Advised Zytee gel

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

it could be mouth ulcer due to gum inflammation or due to vitamin deficiency.

If you will not get relief with Mouth pain gel then I suggest you apply Zytee gel 3-4 times a day especially 10 minutes before food. It will take 3-4 days to heal.

And I also suggest Multivitamin medications once a day after lunch.

Maintain oral hygiene. Continue salt water gargles.
Avoid eating spicy food.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar