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What Causes A Painful Lump On The Gums?
I have a small lump in my gum that's been there for like almost a month. it's not painful, it didn't grow bigger over time. I got it this one month back, i was havin my dinner and pricked my gum with the fork. A friend suggested Ampoxin plus (amoxicillin 250mg/ dicloxacillin 250mg) caps. I got them over the counter without a prescription, although the package clearly states "Schedule H drug, must be sold on prescription only". I'm kinda scared. Shall I go ahead and try this out? What's the dosage? Thanks for your time, really appreciated
I'm 27 years old male, Around 5'7" tall, I weigh 66 KGs, I'm not on any other medication right now, and I have general good health.
I'm 27 years old male, Around 5'7" tall, I weigh 66 KGs, I'm not on any other medication right now, and I have general good health.
Fri, 11 Jul 2014
Hello,
Thanks for consulting HCM,
Read your query, as you have painful lump on gum after injury this can be due to periodontal ligament injury which may be result in formation of periodontal abscess , dont be worried so much you should consult dentist and go for oral examination and investigations IOPA xray of that region.
In meantime you can apply ointment like stolin gum paint on injured area of gum , you can take Amoxicillin twice a day ( if you are not allergic to drug ) , Do warm saline rinses. Consult dentist for its treatment.
Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health .
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
Thanks for consulting HCM,
Read your query, as you have painful lump on gum after injury this can be due to periodontal ligament injury which may be result in formation of periodontal abscess , dont be worried so much you should consult dentist and go for oral examination and investigations IOPA xray of that region.
In meantime you can apply ointment like stolin gum paint on injured area of gum , you can take Amoxicillin twice a day ( if you are not allergic to drug ) , Do warm saline rinses. Consult dentist for its treatment.
Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health .
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The lump on the gum could be because of the gum infection leading to pus formation(periodontal abscess) or it can be secondary to tooth infection.
Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out these two conditions.
If it is gum or tooth infection You can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days(if you are not allergic). After taking antibiotics you can get the tooth treated with RCT(if bone support is fine) for tooth infection.
if it is gum infection then get your teeth cleaned once and maintain the oral hygiene. Do saline gargling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The lump on the gum could be because of the gum infection leading to pus formation(periodontal abscess) or it can be secondary to tooth infection.
Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out these two conditions.
If it is gum or tooth infection You can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days(if you are not allergic). After taking antibiotics you can get the tooth treated with RCT(if bone support is fine) for tooth infection.
if it is gum infection then get your teeth cleaned once and maintain the oral hygiene. Do saline gargling.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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