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I've found that one of the best home remedies for these is hot salt water. Just take about 2 tablespoons of salt (or more, depending on how big/how many blisters you've got) and half a cup to a cup of water, microwave it for 20-30 seconds, and swish it in your mouth. DO NOT SWALLOW. Having extra amounts of salt in your stomach could cause an ulcer. Try not to drink dark sodas like pepsi or coke, and refrain from picking at your tongue. Try to keep hands clean if you touch your mouth, as extra bacteria will only aid it.
Hope this helped. :)
Hope this helped. :)
Omg im 13 and i have one of those white bumbs i just got it like 3 days ago and its like really painful when i try to talk and it like touches my back teeth and it hurts what did you do for this? :$
I don't know if this is exactly what you guys have, but I get little white pimple-like bumps on my tongue. I never thought it looked like it was going to puss, though. I'll look next time i have one. But I was always told that some time within the next few days from when you get it, you're going to have to poop really bad. I know...its a weird explanation, but for me, whenever I get that dump out of the way, the bump goes away within a few hours.
I am a dental hygienist. As tempting as it may sound, DO NOT try to remove it yourself. I would go to the drug store and buy some Peroxyl, or use salt and warm water. Swish with this a couple times a day for a week. If the bump has not improved within a weeks time please contact your dentist or your physician.
i have 2 of these on the side of my tongue. They hurt bad a i haven't kissed anyone lately/ever :$ but i do grind my teeth together so i guess the taste buds get caught in your teeth and get sick in a way but i dont know how long this thing will last its rite up against my teeth so it hurts 24/7 its been about 2 days. And im getting pissed at it....... >;) >;) >;) >;) >;) >;) >;) >;) >;) >;) >;) >;) >;)
hi. i just had one of these pop up on the right side of my tongue. i googled it and saw things that said cancer and i have been freaking out. i have been chewing tobacco regulary for about a year i have recently quit. i saw it/felt it for the first time this last sunday. i partied a lot this last weekend and was with a girl doing sexual things idk if this contributed to it or not i just hope its not anything serious. it is really small and white. no red lines around it just white and very small. somebody help me!!
? I have a huge bump (a line or something) on my right side of my tongue... what the f**k is that?
These things hurt. I have two.
What my dad did [I'm only 12] was put these on it:
-- hydrogen peroxide
-- rubbing alcohol
-- Orajel
It should be gone soon.
Hope I helped! :3
♥ Ri
What my dad did [I'm only 12] was put these on it:
-- hydrogen peroxide
-- rubbing alcohol
-- Orajel
It should be gone soon.
Hope I helped! :3
♥ Ri
I have the same thing right now ! It's terrible. I get them ALL THE TIME. I usually just have to wait until they heal and I do nothing for it. But I had one on the side of my tongue and it was so painful, I couldn't talk or eat. I sterilized a pair of nail clippers and clipped it off. I tried that again for the one that I have on the tip of my tongue right now, It did not work. It's bigger now and I can barely talk. I haven't tried warm salt water yet, But I will and let you know if it works.
Overview
A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth. Canker sores are white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area. They are benign (not cancer).
See also: Herpes, Fever blisters and Canker sores
Alternative Names
Aphthous ulcer; Ulcer - aphthous
Causes
Canker sores are a common form of mouth ulcer. They occur in women more often than men. They may occur at any age, but usually first appear between the ages of 10 and 40.
Canker sores usually appear on the inner surface of the cheeks and lips, tongue, soft palate, and the base of the gums.
Canker sores can run in families. They may also be linked to problems with the body's immune (defense) system. The sores may occur after a mouth injury due to dental work, aggressive tooth cleaning, or biting the tongue or cheek.
Canker sores can be triggered by emotional stress, dietary deficiencies (especially iron, folic acid, or vitamin B-12), menstrual periods, hormonal changes, food allergies, and similar situations. They occur most commonly with viral infections. In some cases, the cause can not be identified.
Symptoms
The first symptom is usually a tingling or burning sensation that you feel before other symptoms develop.
The following symptoms may then occur:
Painful, red spot or bump that develops into an open ulcer
Center is colored white or yellow
Usually small (under 1 cm) but occasionally larger
Single bump or group of bumps (crops)
Sore may turn gray just before starting to heal
Less common symptoms include:
Fever
General discomfort or uneasiness (malaise)
Swollen lymph nodes
Pain decreases in 7 to 10 days, with complete healing in 1 to 3 weeks. Particularly large ulcers (greater than 1 cm in diameter) often take longer to heal (2 to 4 weeks). Occasionally, a severe occurrence may be accompanied by nonspecific symptoms of illness, such as fever. Canker sores often return.
Tests & diagnosis
Your health care provider can often make the diagnosis by looking at the sore. If canker sores persist or continue to return, tests should be done to rule out other causes, such as erythema multiforme, drug allergies, herpes infection, bullous lichen planus, and other disorders.
Canker sores are not cancer and do not cause cancer. There are types of cancer, however, that may first appear as a mouth ulcer that does not heal. See: Squamous cell carcinoma.
A biopsy may be used to distinguish a canker sore from other causes of mouth ulcers.
Treatment
Treatment is usually not necessary. In most cases, the canker sores go away by themselves.
If you have a canker sore, you should not eat hot or spicy foods, which can cause pain. Mild, over-the-counter mouth washes or salt water may help. There are over-the-counter medicines that soothe the painful area. These medicines are applied directly to the sore area of the mouth.
The easiest home remedy is a mixture of half hydrogen peroxide and half water. Use a cotton swab to apply the mixture directly to the canker sore. Then, dab a small amount of Milk of Magnesia on the canker sore, three to four times a day. This is soothing and may also help it heal.
Another home remedy is to mix half Milk of Magnesia and half Benadryl liquid allergy medicine. Swish this mixture in your mouth for about 1 minutes, then spit it out.
Other treatments for more severe cases include applying fluocinonide gel (Lidex) or chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash. Powerful anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids are sometimes used.
To prevent bacterial infection, brush and floss your teeth regularly and visit the dentist for routine care.
Prognosis
Canker sores usually heal on their own. The pain usually decreases in a few days. Other symptoms disappear in 10 to 14 days.
Complications
Antibiotic treatment for canker sores may lead to oral thrush (a type of mouth infection) or other Candida infections. Rarely, bacterial infections such as cellulitis and Ludwig's angina may occur.
Canker sores are not cancer and don't lead to cancer. But if you have a mouth ulcer lasts more that 2 weeks, you should see your doctor to rule out possible cancer.
When to contact a doctor
Apply home treatment and call your health care provider if symptoms of canker sores persist or worsen, or canker sores recur more often than 2 or 3 times per year.
Call your health care provider if symptoms are associated with other problems such as fever, diarrhea, headache, or skin rash.
References
Femiano F, Lanza A, Buonaiuto C, et al. Guidelines for diagnosis and management of aphthous stomatitis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2007;26:728-732.
Gonsalves WC, Chi AC, Neville BW. Common oral lesions: Part I. Superficial mucosal lesions. Am Fam Physician. 2007;75(4):501-507.
A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth. Canker sores are white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area. They are benign (not cancer).
See also: Herpes, Fever blisters and Canker sores
Alternative Names
Aphthous ulcer; Ulcer - aphthous
Causes
Canker sores are a common form of mouth ulcer. They occur in women more often than men. They may occur at any age, but usually first appear between the ages of 10 and 40.
Canker sores usually appear on the inner surface of the cheeks and lips, tongue, soft palate, and the base of the gums.
Canker sores can run in families. They may also be linked to problems with the body's immune (defense) system. The sores may occur after a mouth injury due to dental work, aggressive tooth cleaning, or biting the tongue or cheek.
Canker sores can be triggered by emotional stress, dietary deficiencies (especially iron, folic acid, or vitamin B-12), menstrual periods, hormonal changes, food allergies, and similar situations. They occur most commonly with viral infections. In some cases, the cause can not be identified.
Symptoms
The first symptom is usually a tingling or burning sensation that you feel before other symptoms develop.
The following symptoms may then occur:
Painful, red spot or bump that develops into an open ulcer
Center is colored white or yellow
Usually small (under 1 cm) but occasionally larger
Single bump or group of bumps (crops)
Sore may turn gray just before starting to heal
Less common symptoms include:
Fever
General discomfort or uneasiness (malaise)
Swollen lymph nodes
Pain decreases in 7 to 10 days, with complete healing in 1 to 3 weeks. Particularly large ulcers (greater than 1 cm in diameter) often take longer to heal (2 to 4 weeks). Occasionally, a severe occurrence may be accompanied by nonspecific symptoms of illness, such as fever. Canker sores often return.
Tests & diagnosis
Your health care provider can often make the diagnosis by looking at the sore. If canker sores persist or continue to return, tests should be done to rule out other causes, such as erythema multiforme, drug allergies, herpes infection, bullous lichen planus, and other disorders.
Canker sores are not cancer and do not cause cancer. There are types of cancer, however, that may first appear as a mouth ulcer that does not heal. See: Squamous cell carcinoma.
A biopsy may be used to distinguish a canker sore from other causes of mouth ulcers.
Treatment
Treatment is usually not necessary. In most cases, the canker sores go away by themselves.
If you have a canker sore, you should not eat hot or spicy foods, which can cause pain. Mild, over-the-counter mouth washes or salt water may help. There are over-the-counter medicines that soothe the painful area. These medicines are applied directly to the sore area of the mouth.
The easiest home remedy is a mixture of half hydrogen peroxide and half water. Use a cotton swab to apply the mixture directly to the canker sore. Then, dab a small amount of Milk of Magnesia on the canker sore, three to four times a day. This is soothing and may also help it heal.
Another home remedy is to mix half Milk of Magnesia and half Benadryl liquid allergy medicine. Swish this mixture in your mouth for about 1 minutes, then spit it out.
Other treatments for more severe cases include applying fluocinonide gel (Lidex) or chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash. Powerful anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids are sometimes used.
To prevent bacterial infection, brush and floss your teeth regularly and visit the dentist for routine care.
Prognosis
Canker sores usually heal on their own. The pain usually decreases in a few days. Other symptoms disappear in 10 to 14 days.
Complications
Antibiotic treatment for canker sores may lead to oral thrush (a type of mouth infection) or other Candida infections. Rarely, bacterial infections such as cellulitis and Ludwig's angina may occur.
Canker sores are not cancer and don't lead to cancer. But if you have a mouth ulcer lasts more that 2 weeks, you should see your doctor to rule out possible cancer.
When to contact a doctor
Apply home treatment and call your health care provider if symptoms of canker sores persist or worsen, or canker sores recur more often than 2 or 3 times per year.
Call your health care provider if symptoms are associated with other problems such as fever, diarrhea, headache, or skin rash.
References
Femiano F, Lanza A, Buonaiuto C, et al. Guidelines for diagnosis and management of aphthous stomatitis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2007;26:728-732.
Gonsalves WC, Chi AC, Neville BW. Common oral lesions: Part I. Superficial mucosal lesions. Am Fam Physician. 2007;75(4):501-507.
I just woke up with a bump, I think it was from eating wayyyy to much salty food yesterday. I ate tons of Christmas ham, and I added more salt to my other foods. Has anyone else maybe used to much salt the day before ?
nail clippers, bleeds a bit, hurts a bit but by the end of the day its all good, been doin it for years
I went to a renowned Otolaryngoloy doctor in my area that deals with ears nose, and throats. He has no idea what it was. He said if the problem persists he could just cut it out. This still doesn't explain what caused it, but through all my research no one knows what this is. My problem did persist and I am going to get it removed soon because its annoying!
don't mess with it! if you keep doing it then it will hurt and be there longer