Question 1

i am experiencing  white patches inside mouth.

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Needs to be checked: White or grayish patches inside the mouth is called Leukoplakia or Keratosis.An irritant like a rough tooth,broken denture or chewing tobacco can cause cell overgrowth &amp;cause these patches.Leukoplakia usually is not dangerous,but sometimes can be serius,Most leukoplakia are benign and non cancerous.Some show early sign of cancer.We can not be sure if it ia leukoplakia but I advise get it checked

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: white patches inside mouth?

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: White patches on the inside surface of your mouth can have different causes. They can be from chronic irritation or injury to the inside of the mouth or thrush which is a yeast infection. The thrush can be wiped off, the jury white patches cannot be wiped off. Thrush needed to be treated. White patches can also be a sign of precancerous changes for mouth cancer. Should see a doctor to assess.

Question 3

my 20 month old son has 2 large white patches inside mouth on his gums, a little bit bigger than a pencil eraser?

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Yeast: Loose white patches inside the mouth could signify the presence of yeast commonly known as thrush.
The yeast infection can cause problems in other parts of the body, like diaper rash.
If you do have thrush, make sure you optimize oral hygiene, if your baby is still on bottles or paci, sterilize them or better yet, wean your baby off them.  Consult your doc, as thrush needs a anti fungal medication.

Question 4

i am experiencing mouth sore on my inner left cheek the next day after having oral sex. the following also describes me: white patches inside mouth. ?

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See doctor: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You can get sexually transmitted diseases through oral sex and it would be prudent to see a doctor. If you do not have one, go the the city of county health department for an evaluation.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex if you have sex,

Question 5

i am experiencing  sore throat, white patches inside mouth and cough (quality: no phlegm or mucus) . the following also describe me: swollen tonsils and headache. what should i do?

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Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). A couple days of throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) can lessen pain.

Question 6

my daughter is experiencing  fever, pain when swallowing, white patches inside mouth, vomiting and diarrhea (quality: severe) .has not eaten for 3 day?

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Doctor can examine: Throat pain can be from a strep infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (to check for strep). Severe vomiting or severe diarrhea means a trip to the doctor, regardless of other symptoms.

Question 7

white patches inside the mouth. what does this indicate?

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Oral  m.d: Might  be  yeast  inection  or  oral  ulcer.  See  a n  m.D  ck  your  sugar level  .Donot  eat  spicy  or  sour  foods  diagnosis  needs  to be made.

Question 8

i am getting white patches inside my mouth from lip biting?

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Don't bite: In all seriousness it could be related to the biting, but other things need to be considered. A dermatologist dentist or ENT physician might help clarify.

Question 9

hi,
my 4weeks old baby has white patches inside his mouth i suspect oral thrush, can i self medicate? if yes how?

Accepted Answer

Newborn:"Thrush" ?: It is best to have a pediatrician examine your 3 wks. old infant.  There are infections which can appear similar to "thrush".

Question 10

i had 3 white patches inside my mouth i did biobsy result came back a and b lichenoid mucostis epithelial atypia and c mild epithelial dysplasia thx?

Accepted Answer

?Leukoplakia?: These patches are abnormal and are likely caused by smoking or chewing tobacco. Your doctor should have explained to you what it all means. These areas of your mouth should be rechecked regularly by your Dentist or  by a oral surgeon to make sure that it does not change into oral cancer. Tell us if you smoke or drink alcohol or both???

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My 20 month old son has 2 large white patches inside mouth on his gums, a little bit bigger than a pencil eraser?

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I am experiencing mouth sore on my inner left cheek the next day after having oral sex. the following also describes me: white patches inside mouth. ?

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I am experiencing sore throat, white patches inside mouth and cough (quality: no phlegm or mucus) . the following also describe me: swollen tonsils and headache. what should i do?

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My daughter is experiencing fever, pain when swallowing, white patches inside mouth, vomiting and diarrhea (quality: severe) .has not eaten for 3 day?

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White patches inside the mouth. what does this indicate?

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I am getting white patches inside my mouth from lip biting?

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Hi, my 4weeks old baby has white patches inside his mouth i suspect oral thrush, can i self medicate? if yes how?

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I had 3 white patches inside my mouth i did biobsy result came back a and b lichenoid mucostis epithelial atypia and c mild epithelial dysplasia thx?

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