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What Causes Small White Bumps On The Roof Of The Mouth?

Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016

Question: i have a patch of small white bumps on the roof of my mouth no pain about the size of a XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain a patch of small white bumps at the roof of the mouth can be due to numerous causes like fungal infection, Canker sores, burning with hot food etc..

Please answer the following questions so that I can guide you better..

1.Since how many days it is present?
2.Do you have any sensitivity to hot and cold in that area?
3.Do you have any known allergies?
4.Did it improve from.tgenday you noticed it or spreading?
5.Do you have any white coating on tongue or any other parts inside mouth?
6.Do you remember burning the mouth with any hot foods or chemicals like mouthwash?
7.Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medications?
8.If possible please upload an image of the area in question.

Please revert back with answers..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (55 minutes later)

about a week no temperature sensitivity no allergies seems about the same as when i first noticed it no white coating no medical problems only thyroid meds i will try to take a pic

could not take a clear photo

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get clinical evaluation done .

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

It is difficult to provide a diagnosis without a picture and without an opportunity to clinically examine the lesion. Therefore I will request you to get a clinical evaluation done.

As of now do warm saline gargle..
Gargle with antiseptic mouthwash solution..
Cool your food to room temperature before having..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (3 days later)

i was told it ''looked like '' a virus. what kinds of virii could it be?? is it contagious?? will it spread??

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes virus..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

It can be Herpes virus but has to be confirmed with a blood test and swab culture from the lesion..

Viral infections are contagious and in case if it is ruled out you should keep your personal belongings separate and avoid sharing with others..

Please write back for further queries..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)

if it is herpes can it appear in other areas of my body

if it is local in my mouth can i spread it through regular hetero sex?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

Yes, herpes can appear in other parts of body too in the form of sores but it is commonly seen in and around mouth and genitals..

It is contagious infection and the most common method of spread is sexual contact..

Please revert back for further queries..

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (8 hours later)

is it contagious if i have no visible symptoms

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..

Yes, if a person has been previously having cold sores and even if there is not an outbreak at present, still he/ she is susceptible to transmit infection to the partner..

Please write back for further queries..

Hope this helps..

Regards..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad