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How Can An Oral Mucocele Be Treated?
Question: 30 Yr male
At irregular but frequent intervals, a small bump occurs in mouth at a particular place (behind last upper tooth in throat starting region). It always occurs at the same place. It never occured in any other area of mouth. Could not figure out the triggering event. This is continuing since past about 6-8 months.
Images as attached.
Its transparent liquid filled and goes on its own in 1 day normally, sometimes in 2 days (goes without taking any treatment).
Not taken any treatment so far/ consulted any Doctor.
What is the problem and what care need to be taken and which medicines may be taken and which specialist to consult.
At irregular but frequent intervals, a small bump occurs in mouth at a particular place (behind last upper tooth in throat starting region). It always occurs at the same place. It never occured in any other area of mouth. Could not figure out the triggering event. This is continuing since past about 6-8 months.
Images as attached.
Its transparent liquid filled and goes on its own in 1 day normally, sometimes in 2 days (goes without taking any treatment).
Not taken any treatment so far/ consulted any Doctor.
What is the problem and what care need to be taken and which medicines may be taken and which specialist to consult.
Brief Answer:
Oral mucocele
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
The bump looks like mucocele. Thus is usually caused by local trauma or a blocked salivary duct. I am in favor for the latter as it keep recurring in the same place.
*is it painful?
I recommend :
-Gargle/rinse mouth with concentrated salt water (a table spoon in a cup of water) four times a day for 10 days. This may help unclog the salivary duct.
As it goes away on it own, you don't need any treatment or Intervention.
However, it is possible that it may persist or become painful. You may also get new ones.
At this point, I suggest you see an Oro-maxillo-facial surgeon or an ENT (ear/nose/throat) specialist.
They will assess the situation and advise further.
Try and monitor what kind and texture of foods trigger this and note the frequency of appearance.
Maintain a diary.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Oral mucocele
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
The bump looks like mucocele. Thus is usually caused by local trauma or a blocked salivary duct. I am in favor for the latter as it keep recurring in the same place.
*is it painful?
I recommend :
-Gargle/rinse mouth with concentrated salt water (a table spoon in a cup of water) four times a day for 10 days. This may help unclog the salivary duct.
As it goes away on it own, you don't need any treatment or Intervention.
However, it is possible that it may persist or become painful. You may also get new ones.
At this point, I suggest you see an Oro-maxillo-facial surgeon or an ENT (ear/nose/throat) specialist.
They will assess the situation and advise further.
Try and monitor what kind and texture of foods trigger this and note the frequency of appearance.
Maintain a diary.
Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you for input.
Yes it is painful (but not serious). It is mild and on touch by tongue, it feels uneasy. It is only when bump is present, otherwise everything is normal and comfortable. And its location is at such a place that almost always tongue keeps touching it.
And ok, I will start the recommendation from today.
And later on, will consult the specialist as suggested.
Triggering foods have not been established yet, it occurs with strict vegetarian diet too and non-vegetarian diet too.
Thanks and Regards..
Yes it is painful (but not serious). It is mild and on touch by tongue, it feels uneasy. It is only when bump is present, otherwise everything is normal and comfortable. And its location is at such a place that almost always tongue keeps touching it.
And ok, I will start the recommendation from today.
And later on, will consult the specialist as suggested.
Triggering foods have not been established yet, it occurs with strict vegetarian diet too and non-vegetarian diet too.
Thanks and Regards..
Brief Answer:
Pay attention to the texture of foods
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
Regarding monitoring foods, pay attention to the the texture of foods (hard/rough/crunchy/coarse) and level of spice.
Some foods stimulate more saliva than the others. These may be the triggers.
Rinse your mouth in a cold water to help ease the pain whenever needed.
Hope I've helped.
If you have any further queries, i would be happy to help.
Wish you well.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
Pay attention to the texture of foods
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow up.
Regarding monitoring foods, pay attention to the the texture of foods (hard/rough/crunchy/coarse) and level of spice.
Some foods stimulate more saliva than the others. These may be the triggers.
Rinse your mouth in a cold water to help ease the pain whenever needed.
Hope I've helped.
If you have any further queries, i would be happy to help.
Wish you well.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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