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What Causes White Sores In Mouth?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Jun 2016
Question: what can cause white sores in mouth , on tong and on chin and cheek near mouth?
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bacterial , viral or fungal infection , measures , image of sores.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Thanks for consutling Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query .

I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as white sores in mouth , tongue, cheek and chin region is concerned this can be due to bacterial , fungal or viral infection . Can you upload image of white sores in mouth that will be more helpful for me to arrive at conclusion and give you proper diagnosis .
Based on details provided I will suggest you following mesures :
-You can apply topical ointment containing triamcinolone acetonide and analgesic Ointment containing choline salicylate gel on sores .
-Do warm saline rinses .
-Maintain proper oral hygiene.

These are possible causes and measures. If you can upload image I can give you proper diagnosis and treatment plan .
Awating for pictures to comment further .

Hope this will help you .
Thanks .
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Dr. Priyanka Tiwari

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What Causes White Sores In Mouth?

Brief Answer: Bacterial , viral or fungal infection , measures , image of sores. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Thanks for consutling Healthcare magic . This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query . I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as white sores in mouth , tongue, cheek and chin region is concerned this can be due to bacterial , fungal or viral infection . Can you upload image of white sores in mouth that will be more helpful for me to arrive at conclusion and give you proper diagnosis . Based on details provided I will suggest you following mesures : -You can apply topical ointment containing triamcinolone acetonide and analgesic Ointment containing choline salicylate gel on sores . -Do warm saline rinses . -Maintain proper oral hygiene. These are possible causes and measures. If you can upload image I can give you proper diagnosis and treatment plan . Awating for pictures to comment further . Hope this will help you . Thanks .