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Soft Palate Bumps
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White hard palate
yellow soft palate
white, red nobs on palate and further in, swallowed back of the tounge
white patches
jaw to ear pain
no pain swal?
Maybe thrush(fungus): The tongue is known to have many variations with pigmenting, size, appearance, & not always due to disease. Causes of tongue that looks patchy include: lichen planus (responds to steroids), white sponge nevus (familial, benign, permanent), smoker's leukoplakia (2% risk of cancer, needs biopsy), hairy leukoplakia (due to epsteinbarr virus), warts (due to papillomavirus), "thrush" (rx antifungals). ...Read more
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Palate (Definition)
The palate is the anatomical description of the roof of the mouth. It separated into two parts: the hard palate (more forward) and the soft palate (which is closer to the throat), it separates the mouth ...Read more
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Sore throat with painful bumps on soft patella?
Viral infections: can cause oral lesions. Try topical anesthetics for comfort. If it persists for more than a week or so, seek medical attention to make sure that it is not anything more serious such as oral cancer. ...Read more
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Very small blisters on soft palette normal?
Cannot Sores: Although cold sores and canker sores are often confused for each other, they are not the same. Cold sores, also called a fever blister or herpes simplex type 1, are groups of painful, fluid-filled blisters. Unlike canker sores, cold sores are caused by a virus and are extremely contagious. Also, cold sores typically appear outside the mouth -- usually under the nose, around the lips. ...Read more
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Dark gray #14 tooth. Bump between hard palate and maxilla bone. No tooth pain. Hurts to press hard on bump. No discoloration of palate. Bump is spongy?
Abcesses: It sounds like you may have an abcess. The fact that your tooth is discolored is consistent with this finding. The tooth may be non-vital ("dead"), and the pain and sponginess may be due to the abcess enlarging and the pus attempting to exit from under the tissues that cover the hard palate. Contact your dds as soon as possible and keep the area clean. Warm salt water rinses should help today. ...Read more
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Hard bony lump on inside gum line?
Torus Mandibularis ?: This may be the exostosis you are referring to. No treatment is usually necessary, but they may interfere with the fit of a mandibular denture. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torus_mandibularis ...Read more
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Tiny bumps on soft palate, drainage march 2013, bumps on the back of throat, throat isnt sore, white spot on uvula with red outline. Possible hpv?
HPV: That is certainly possible and would recommend seeing a dentist or oral surgeon. The spot on the uvula could be herpes, coxsackie virus, or a variety of other possibilities. ...Read more
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Fluctuates in size, soft, movable bump under mucosa on the anterior hard palate. Dentist says a mucus cyst. Read there aren't glands on hard palate.
Wrong: There are multiple glands in the mucosa of the hard palate. ...Read more
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Palate soreness spreading to tongue, gums also strange taste in mouth. White rings on tongue. Pimples and blood blisters inside both cheeks?
Soreness: It appears that you may be developing a viral illness of the mouth. ...Read more
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Small white circles on inside gums near teeth. Herpes?
Need exam: Could be herpetic lesions, forscythe granules, blocked minor salivary gland, fistula from abscessed tooth, or so many other things. Please schedule appointment with your dentist for evaluation. ...Read more
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Small bumps and lumps hard palate no size grow in a year or more torus?cancer? Gum colored rough patches on jaw no red or white.dentist soon.help23age
Ask: Ask your Dentist after he/she has examined you for a knowledgeable answer. Upper jaw torus is usually singular and in midline. You have to be examined to be diagnosed, but odds are that your lesions are not cancerous. ...Read more
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Tiny hole at roof of mouth where hard palate ends, and soft palate begins. Is this normal?
Dental exam: You should see a dentist for evaluation. A hole in that area of the palate is not normal and should be evaluated. ...Read more
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What are flesh coloured bumps on tonsil arches?
Lymphoid tissue: Generally, reddish bumps around the tonsils or along the back wall of the throat are small amounts of lymphoid tissue (lymph nodes, tonsil tissue) that is below the surface. ...Read more
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28 male smoker raised bumps on hard palate tiny red dots in rough texture appearance red and white pigments any ideas. Not sore or painfull?
Nicotine Stomatitis: All tissues will respond to repeated attacks by mounting a defense. Smoking exposes the mouth to heat, the chemicals and the vapors of burning tobacco & can cause changes in the appearance. These changes can indicate the beginnings of oral cancer or be completely benign. Only a dentist can tell for sure and may reccommend a biopsy of the area to be certain so you need to have it checked right away. ...Read more
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Pain=7 cheek swelling. Lump mouth bottom gum line.Freely moving white pustule pops, bleeds turns in2 red pustule. Disappears&reappears always samespot?
Dental abscess?: If a lump is in the gums (not on the inside nor the outside of the cheeks), and it swells with pus and then breaks open, it can be a tooth abscess. An abscess from the root of a tooth can spread to the gum surface and appear as a pustule. A dentist can evaluate to see if that is the problem. ...Read more
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Multiple small red bumps on wall of throat &small flesh color flaps front of tonsil & multipl small red warts under tongue &big squishy lumps on floor?
Of course you can!: Don't let yourself suffer like this. The infection that you experienceD, is not caused by the chicken. It is caused by bacteria. Therefore, if you prepare the chicken appropriately and you wash your hands, there is no reason why you can't eat chicken after you have typhoid. Bon appetite! ...Read more
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Cold symptoms, red spots high on my soft palate with a slight yellowing, sore throat, white hard palate, not fuzzy. Help?
Cold virus: The virus causing your cold can cause all of these things. It will run its course and you will feel better in a few days. Otc cold medications may help ypu and make sure you stay hydrated. ...Read more
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My entire mouth is pale yellow, my tongue is yellow striped. Tiny canker sores are forming on tongue sides + elongated red bumps forming under tongue?
Needs to be seen: You will have to see a local dentist, primary care physician or ENT specialist. We cannot diagnose or treat patients over the internet. A medical and dental history along with a personal clinical exam is required. ...Read more
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Hard palate is yellow and purple, soft palate changes from red to yellow occasionally. One tonsil enlarges. Anything possibly wrong?
Hard/soft palate: This can't be diagnosed without a clinical and visual examination. Make an appointment to see your dentist, an oral surgeon, or an ENT specialist. ...Read more
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White tongue lesions and fissures with uneven tongue borders?
You may be clenching: Many times uneven white borders of the tongue are caused by clenching or grinding your teeth. Some of the other causes are diet, thrush, or other systeminc diseases. So get this checked by your dentist. ...Read more
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What causes burning sensation on the soft palate along with tiny bumps?
Irritation: You can have irritation form smoking or eating spicy food. Without seeing them and discussing your history it is difficult to diagnose with such limited info. Se a dentist asap. ...Read more
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Difficulty swallowing, soft palate pain. Tiny white bumps on hard palate. Left tonsil round/enlarged, right is concave and lumpy. What could this be?
Infection: Could be bacterial, viral, or fungal. Better let your General Dentist, your General Physician, or an ENT have a look. ...Read more
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Can you get chicken pox only one the soft palate? Daughter has white bump on soft palate and hurts to swallow
No. This is very: Unlikely to be a pox lesion. Dental consult is needed. Source of the bump needs to be determined. ...Read more
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Tiny bumps on soft palate, drainage march 2013, bumps on the back of throat, throat isnt sore, white spot on uvula with red outline. Possible hpv?
HPV: That is certainly possible and would recommend seeing a dentist or oral surgeon. The spot on the uvula could be herpes, coxsackie virus, or a variety of other possibilities. ...Read more
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What to do if I have 2 small bumps on my soft palate, what is it?
See a Dentist: I would advise you to have the bumps examined by any dentist or dental specialist (e.g. oral surgeon, OFP), to help you with a diagnosis and treatment, if needed. ...Read more
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My soft palate feels like it’s caved in more then normal and the right side of my neck feels swollen on the outside, also there is discolaration bumps?
Information: This is an information site, not a diagnostic site. The information you have presented is insufficient for a diagnosis, but should be investigated. Please see your GP or an ENT for further evaluation. ...Read more
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What can cause a painful what pimple like bump on the soft palate in a 6year old?
Salivary gland issue: Occasional there can be a stone formation, or a small infection on a gland. Depending on the location- aphthous ulcers can create a painful situation for a couple of days too. Warm rinses should help expedite the recovery time. ...Read more
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When I shine a light at my soft palate I see a bunch of tiny tinyyy bumps and one of them hurts after I ate and turned into pimple. What is that?
Salivary glands: You probably bumped or scraped one of them and it became inflamed and swollen. It should go away on its own. Do not go poking at it. Can happen when eating things like chips , crusty bread, and crackers. Good Luck. ...Read more
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Hello , I am 16. Since past 3 days , I have noticed tiny painless bumps on my soft palate. I don't smoke, drink. Wondering if it's related to puberty?
Doubt it: Wow! I'm impressed by how aware of your body you are to notice tiny bumps on your soft palate! My guess is they are minor salivary glands that are temporarily blocked forming tiny cysts, probably will go away by themselves. Also, kudos to not smoking and drinking! Very proud of you young man! ...Read more
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Every time I eat certain foods, there's a pimple-like bump that appears on my soft palate. It's annoying bcuz it feels like food is stuck. What is it?
Salivary Gland clog: It is a clogged salivary gland. Usually is a benign condition and no treatment is needed. If concerned, see ENT for consultation. ...Read more
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What are the little white bumps on the soft palate in my baby's mouth?
Epstein's pearls: Small white or yellow cystic vesicles occurring in 65-85% of newborns. Caused during development of the palate. Not dangerous. No treatment needed. Resolve spontaneously over weeks. No painful or causing any discomfort. ...Read more
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Very painful bump on soft palate of my mouth what is it and how do I get it to go away?
Examination: So many possibilities from a simple cut/scrape or burn, to more serious infection, to a neoplasm. Literally hundreds ion possibilities. Cannot make a diagnosis based on "painful bump." Need more information and a thorough examination. Please call your Dentist, an Oral Surgeon, your Physician, or an ENT to start the diagnostic process. ...Read more
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Why I usually get ulcer/bump on exactly same point ( right soft palate )
Is this related to tonsillectomy done 4 months back?
Bump on same spot: How long does it last? Is it painful? In either case i would see the MD who did the surgery when the bump is present so they can see it and evaluate the area. It may or may not be related however getting a bump in the same exact spot is uncommon. See your MD/surgeion. ...Read more
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I have a hard white bump on my soft palate next to my uvula. It looks like a pimple. I poked it and it is hard. Is there cause for concern?
Have it checked: The soft palate is entirely soft tissue, no bone. Probably not of major concern, but any white lesions in the mouth of more than 2 weeks duration should be immediately evaluated. Please see an Oral Surgeon or an ENT. ...Read more
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Just noticed red bumps on my soft palate and they seem to have a slightly burning itchy sensation. Noticed it about two hours ago. Any ideas?
"Pizza Palate": Pizza and other hot foods or liquids (coffee) also can burn the roof of your mouth. If the burning itchy sensation persist beyond one week, call your dentist for evaluation. ...Read more
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Tiny flesh colored bumps on soft palate and around the arch near the uvula I can feel them with my tongue no pain no discomfort are these normal?
See your physician: There are many potential causes for colored bumps on soft palate. It can be sign of harmless or serious conditions, depending on its nature. See your physician for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment options. ...Read more
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Hi IV still got this inflamed red bumps on soft palate (pharyngitis) for 18 days now what's going on in feel fine but swallowing is not bad please help?
ENT Consult: There are multiple reasons for the symptoms you explain and a good ENT evaluation would be the proper thing to do to find the answer and proper treatment. This is not an over the count solution. ...Read more
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Have a kind of hard, painless bump right side of mouth, in front of uvula (basically soft palate). I see the dentist in 2 weeks but am worried.
Soft palate: How large is the bump? How long has it been present? Are you a smoker? Have you had any trauma in his area? It is impossible to make a diagnosis without seeing and examining the bump. These are some of he questions your dentist will need to know. If you are concerned try to,see your dentist sooner than two weeks. ...Read more
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I have had a small white bump on my soft palate for three weeks. It is about a CM in diameter. Any ideas on what it is? Is it an std? Please help.
Needs evaluation: 1 cm is not that small, and the fact that it has not resolved in three weeks demands that it be evaluated. It may be nothing, but it's best to have a local oral surgeon take a look. Please make the call. ...Read more
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Tiny red/pink bumps on roof of mouth on soft palate. These have been there for as long as I can remember but I just wonder if I should be worried ?
Consult your dentist: Instead of 2nd guessing consult your dentist or oral surgeon..good luck. ...Read more
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Soft Palate (Definition)
The soft palate is the back part of the palate that has the uvula (dangling thingamajig) and has no bone underneath it. It ...Read more
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