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Mucocele
Mucocele, also known as a mucous cyst, is the development of a painless sac of mucous in the mouth, most commonly on the interior of the lower lip, which form following blockage of salivary ducts or from the rupture of a salivary gland. Mucoceles are rarely medically worrisome but can develop into a permanent fibrous bump if not drained.
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A 42-year old asked:
Do mucoceles itch?
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Can mucoceles refill?
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What does mucoceles look like?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Who do I go to remove an oral mucocele?
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A 47-year old asked:
Will keeping ice on mucocele make it go away?
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What to do about oral issues: do mucoceles itch?
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A 47-year old asked:
What causes people to get a mucocele, can you help me?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can i exercise right after getting my mucocele removed?
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A 31-year old female asked:
How much does it usually cost to have a mucoceles removed after insurance?
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A 40-year old asked:
I have had this mucocele for 5 months and it has grown longer. is it serious?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I think I have a mucocele, it fits all the symptoms but I'm really afraid it won't get better. Will it?
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A 32-year old asked:
My wife has mucocele that does not seem to heal for months now. It is painless but just looks odd. What are the options?
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A 31-year old asked:
Are mucoceles contagious?
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A 48-year old asked:
Does daktarin helps in mucocele?
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A 38-year old asked:
What exactly is the mucocele under the tounge?
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A 47-year old asked:
Please let me know if there is any signs of mucocele healing?
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A female asked:
If it was a mucocele how would you remove it without surgery?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I think I have a mucocele but I don't want surgery. Home remedies?
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A 46-year old asked:
What damage can be done by poking a mucocele with an unsterilized needle? Anything serious?
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A 25-year old male asked:
What is the treatment of mucocele?
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A 48-year old asked:
How to get rid of a mucocele?
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A 48-year old asked:
Is a mucocele contagious through kissing?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Does a mucocele tingle? Will it leave a dark spot?
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A 37-year old female asked:
How is an ethmoid mucocele removed surgically? Necessary to remove uncinate?
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A 65-year old male asked:
I have a mildly troublesome mucocele, recently developed, at the back of my cheek. Live with it or have it excised?
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A 34-year old female asked:
How long gum mucocele last? Can mucocele should in yellow colour?
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A female asked:
I was diagnosed with an appendiceal mucocele a month ago. Will I need surgery?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Mucocele sinus cyst and my gum on same side is blue-ish? Is this normal? Thanks
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A 44-year old male asked:
Mucocele left sphenoethmoidal recess causing mild smooth compression upon inferior and medial recti muscles?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I have a mucocele as diagnosed by my dr. Should i refrain from kissing/sexual activity until i get it removed?
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