Question 1

rough patch on roof of mouth near the back. having trouble swallowing throat feels hairy or like sandpaper! what could this be?? no pain!!

Accepted Answer

Post/palate lesion: Only in person intra oral examination by a doctor can offer a response. It could be so many diagnoses - thrush, step, trauma,etc.. see your doctor.

Question 2

rough dry patch on roof of mouth very irritating worse when drinking water. no pain at all. a lot of post nasal drip. hairy feeling in throat. help!

Accepted Answer

See an Allergist: Sounds like your symptoms could be allergy related. Your best bet is to make an appointment with an Allergist so that a full exam, clinical history, and appropriate testing can be completed.

Question 3

what is the line in the middle of the roof of mouth it's quite rough and rugged etc raised if u will is this normal.?

Accepted Answer

Normal: As the palate is developing while you were in the womb it consists as three parts that merge to form the roof of the mouth.  The two largest parts come in from the side and fuse together leaving a midline ridge of bone and lining. It is a normal result of palate development.

Question 4

soft patch on roof of mouth accompanied by difficulty breathing? why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

Candida: May cave candidiasis: a yeast infection. See a dentist or ENT immediately.

Question 5

i have a red sore patch on the roof of mouth. hurts to drink or eat.?

Accepted Answer

See Oral Surgeon: Sore patch could be localized infection , irritation, or caused by systemic disease.  See oral surgeon asap.

Question 6

i have red patches with some white bumps on roof of mouth. irritated when i swallow. when my young touches it is when it hurts..

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: I would have this checked by your dentist.  A visual examination is the best way to assist in diagnosing exactly what this is, combined with a verbal history and medical history.

Question 7

my hard palate is a little yellow and i've had cold symptoms for about a week. (not tasting, stuffed up, etc.) some small red patches on roof of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Mouth eruption: Your symptoms seem viral in nature, and the patches may be a specific type. Upper respiratory illnesses such as sinus infection can present similarly with nasal stuffiness and  diminished taste. Bacterial infection such as strep throat is not usually a palatal disease. However, mononucleosis is always a concern for a range of symptoms and can be tested for. An exam is in order if you don't improve.

Question 8

weird feeling in roof of mouth, metallic taste then small, slightly swollen, bumpy itchy patch on lip? not on any medication, goes away after about a week, then comes back once or twice a year?

Accepted Answer

: Oh so many possibilities.  You will have to be seen to be diagnosed, either by your Dentist, anspecialist in Oral Medicine, or an Oral Pathology specialist. Contact a practitioner, explain hour dilemma, ask to be seen when the problem surfaces again. Probably herpetic.

Question 9

i ate sour patch kids about a month ago and ever since have noticed a smooth area on my tongue that is painful when eating certain foods or using toothpaste- just had baby. related to food? postpartum?roof of mouth has areas that seem slightly raw'

Accepted Answer

Sour patch: Doubtful that it is related to candy.  Please see your dentist about denuded sensitive areas.  Referral to Oral Surgeon or Periodontist may be in order.  Consultation with your OBGyn (congratulations, by the way) may be in order.

Question 10

i'm 24. hoarseness, dysphagia, pain under left side of jaw, dry patch feeling roof of mouth. have had reflux for 6 years or so. chances of cancer?

Accepted Answer

ENT: No likiely cancer, but possible. See ENT doc for exam ASAP.

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Rough patch on roof of mouth near the back. having trouble swallowing throat feels hairy or like sandpaper! what could this be?? no pain!!

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Rough dry patch on roof of mouth very irritating worse when drinking water. no pain at all. a lot of post nasal drip. hairy feeling in throat. help!

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What is the line in the middle of the roof of mouth it's quite rough and rugged etc raised if u will is this normal.?

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Soft patch on roof of mouth accompanied by difficulty breathing? why is this happening?

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I have a red sore patch on the roof of mouth. hurts to drink or eat.?

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I have red patches with some white bumps on roof of mouth. irritated when i swallow. when my young touches it is when it hurts..

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My hard palate is a little yellow and i've had cold symptoms for about a week. (not tasting, stuffed up, etc.) some small red patches on roof of mouth?

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Weird feeling in roof of mouth, metallic taste then small, slightly swollen, bumpy itchy patch on lip? not on any medication, goes away after about a week, then comes back once or twice a year?

A member asked:

I ate sour patch kids about a month ago and ever since have noticed a smooth area on my tongue that is painful when eating certain foods or using toothpaste- just had baby. related to food? postpartum?roof of mouth has areas that seem slightly raw'

A member asked:

I'm 24. hoarseness, dysphagia, pain under left side of jaw, dry patch feeling roof of mouth. have had reflux for 6 years or so. chances of cancer?

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