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Diagnosis and Medical Treatment for Painful Mouth Ulcers and Lesions

**Oral Ulcers (canker sores)** and other **mucosal lesions** can cause significant pain, making eating, swallowing, and speaking difficult. While most ulcers are harmless and self-limiting, persistent, recurrent, or unusual lesions require expert ENT evaluation to rule out underlying systemic disease or, critically, early signs of **oral malignancy**.

Dr. Divya S. Gupta provides specialized non-surgical care, focusing on accurate diagnosis of the lesion (e.g., aphthous ulcer, viral lesion, traumatic injury) and targeted **medical management** to alleviate pain, expedite healing, and control recurrence. Any suspicious lesion is immediately referred for biopsy or further oncological workup.

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Thorough Oral Cavity Evaluation

Our approach ensures nothing is missed:

ENT Head and Neck Examination

Full visual inspection of the oral cavity, tongue, floor of the mouth, gums, and tonsils.
Assessment of lesion size, duration, borders, and associated lymph node swelling.

Differential Diagnosis

Distinguishing between **Aphthous Ulcers** (canker sores), **Herpetic Lesions**, Traumatic Ulcers, and more serious conditions like **Oral Lichen Planus**.

Non-Surgical Medical Management

Treatment focuses on pain relief, speeding recovery, and managing recurrence:

Topical & Systemic Therapy

**Topical Steroids:** Gels or pastes used to reduce inflammation and pain in common aphthous ulcers.
**Medicated Mouthwashes:** Prescribing anti-inflammatory or antiseptic rinses for broad oral coverage and secondary infection prevention.
**Systemic Medication:** For severe, recurrent, or widespread lesions (e.g., major aphthous stomatitis), short courses of oral corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants may be used.

Addressing Underlying Factors

**Nutritional Correction:** Investigating and correcting deficiencies (e.g., Vitamin B12, Iron, Folate) linked to recurrent aphthous ulcers.
**Hygiene & Traumatism:** Counseling on sharp teeth/dental work that may be causing trauma, and identifying irritants like tobacco or very spicy foods.

Critical Screening: Oral Cancer Awareness

Any ulcer or lesion that does **not heal within 14 days** MUST be examined by an ENT specialist. Persistent, non-healing sores, white patches (**leukoplakia**), or red patches (**erythroplakia**) are concerning signs that require a **biopsy** to rule out oral cancer. Our primary role is early detection and appropriate, immediate referral for oncological management if malignancy is suspected.

Don't ignore oral pain or persistent lesions. Get a professional ENT evaluation to ensure timely healing and peace of mind.

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Oral Ulcer & Mucosal Lesions

Pediatric ENT Care

Oral & Oropharyngeal Care

Diagnosis and Medical Treatment for Painful Mouth Ulcers and Lesions

Thorough Oral Cavity Evaluation

ENT Head and Neck Examination

Differential Diagnosis

Non-Surgical Medical Management

Topical & Systemic Therapy

Addressing Underlying Factors

Critical Screening: Oral Cancer Awareness

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