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A 27-year-old female asked:

I have a red bump that comes and goes on the roof on my mouth. sometimes its sore, and sometimes not. what could it be? i have had it for months now.

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein
Dr. Michael Finkelsteinanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Apthous ulcer,torus: I would need to see the spot but most comonly it is an apthous ulcer like a cold sore which can be painful and recurrent.
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Dr. Donald Colantino
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Lump: If the bump truly fluctuates in size, it may be a cyst or mucocele. Your dentist could examine and advise you and refer you to an oral surgeon if needed.
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