Question 1

my baby is having a mouth ulcer on the back of his throat. he is 11months old and weighs 9.6 kilos.  and he is having a mild cough too. help doc. ?

Accepted Answer

Watch hydration: A mouth ulcer in a baby can be a serious illness. The initial exposure to herpes virus, for example,  can produce significant symptoms including dehydration because swallowing can be quite painful. If you sense any of these issues, be sure to get to a pediatrician ASAP.

Question 2

can throat ulcers turn cancerous?

Accepted Answer

No, but: While ulcerations in the throat from infections or from acid burns (reflux) won't turn into cancers, some cancers of the throat present as an ulcer; these are cancers from the start. If you have a throat ulcer you should have it checked by your doctor or by an ENT specialist.

Question 3

i see some ulcers in my throat. help?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: It is not normal to have an ulcer in your thrat.If you can see it and if it has been there foe a while, then go and see a e.N.T specialist immediately.

Question 4

what should i use as pain relief on my throat ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Throat pain: There are several ways to treat a sore throat- salt water gargles, listerine zero rinses, cepacol rinses- all over the counter oral rinses that will assist with keeping the area clean and assist in promoting healing. Motrin  can assist, to coat the ulcer, a cocktail of maalox and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) with or without some lido swish and spit can cover the sore so you can eat and swallow. Dds/md rx needed.

Question 5

not sure if i have an ulcer or spot at back of throat?

Accepted Answer

Throat ulcer/spot: Oral-pharynx marks spots ulcers need professional evaluation without delay. They are usually benign, but may be something else too.

Question 6

what can you do about ulcers on the throat?

Accepted Answer

Throat ulcers: Gargle with salt water, reduce stress and with adequate sleep of 8 hours per night, ibuprofen for pain. See your primary care doctor for examination.

Question 7

what causes a throat ulcer to go away quickly?

Accepted Answer

Remedies: Saltwater gargles are very helpful. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle with this several times a day. You can  also gargle with aloe vera juice a couple of times per day.

Question 8

ulcer in the top part of throat. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Throat Ulcers: A persistent ulcer anywhere(more than 5 days) needs professional consultation. It could be anything. The md, oral surgeon/dds will rx something appropriate or start appropriate treatment.

Question 9

what are some non-serious causes of throat ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: apthous stomatitis, contact allergy, acidic mucosal injuries from lemons and limes, cheek biting, etc.

Question 10

can you tell me about non-serious causes of throat ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: Trauma, viral illnesses, cold sores, bacterial infections, are some of the causes

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My baby is having a mouth ulcer on the back of his throat. he is 11months old and weighs 9.6 kilos. and he is having a mild cough too. help doc. ?

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Can throat ulcers turn cancerous?

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I see some ulcers in my throat. help?

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What should i use as pain relief on my throat ulcer?

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Not sure if i have an ulcer or spot at back of throat?

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What can you do about ulcers on the throat?

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What causes a throat ulcer to go away quickly?

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Ulcer in the top part of throat. what can i do?

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What are some non-serious causes of throat ulcers?

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Can you tell me about non-serious causes of throat ulcers?

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