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Suggest Treatment For Red Bump Inside Bottom Lip And Gum

I am 30 years old and noticed a red bump with a white center on my inside bottom lip. This was two days ago and I am experiencing some pain and it is tender to touch. Today, I noticed that the bump on my inside lip now has a mirror image that has formed on my gums. It is now painful to eat, talk and drink. I have no idea what this is and have never experienced anything like this before. A point in the right direction would be much appreciated.
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have gone through your query and can understand your health concerns..

As per your complain and explanation of the symptoms it is a clear cut indication that you have CANKER SORES or APTHOUS ULCERS and you need not to worry about it as they are very much treatable..
Canker sores can occur due to a number of reasons like taking excess of sour foods,nutritional deficiency [iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid], stress, local trauma like cheek or lip bite, hormonal changes , allergic reaction to certain foods,GERD etc..

You need not to worry as the ulcers will gradually heal in a period of 7 to 1O days and at times even less..
-You should do warm saline gargles..
-Gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water will help..
-Apply milk of magnesia over ulcers..
-In case of pain you can take OTC painkiller like Ibuprofen and can apply Lignocaine gel over the ulcers as it will numb the area and provide relief especially during meals..
-Sucking ice pops can help..
-Take a multivitamin tablet for 15 days..

Hope this information helps..

If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Red Bump Inside Bottom Lip And Gum

Hi.. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concerns.. As per your complain and explanation of the symptoms it is a clear cut indication that you have CANKER SORES or APTHOUS ULCERS and you need not to worry about it as they are very much treatable.. Canker sores can occur due to a number of reasons like taking excess of sour foods,nutritional deficiency [iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid], stress, local trauma like cheek or lip bite, hormonal changes , allergic reaction to certain foods,GERD etc.. You need not to worry as the ulcers will gradually heal in a period of 7 to 1O days and at times even less.. -You should do warm saline gargles.. -Gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water will help.. -Apply milk of magnesia over ulcers.. -In case of pain you can take OTC painkiller like Ibuprofen and can apply Lignocaine gel over the ulcers as it will numb the area and provide relief especially during meals.. -Sucking ice pops can help.. -Take a multivitamin tablet for 15 days.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..