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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Swollen left side of hard palate - around the arch of mouth
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
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Swollen left side of hard palate - around the arch of mouth
by greenghoulie, Apr 05, 2006 12:00AM
Yesterday I noticed a swelling at the top left of my mouth. Upon inspection, it appeared like a burn but was tender and only hurt when pressed. The pain when pressure is applied is reminiscent to shifting tooth pain (from braces) that I experienced years ago. I also have minor tooth pain on all of my upper left teeth. Taking a Motrin relieved the pain last evening, but this morning, the swelling was slightly worse.
I've had a cold for a while, accompanied by a cough and sore throat. I thought that maybe this swelling was due to dehydration, as I read that some runners have tooth pain and palate swelling from not drinking frequently enough. I am not a runner, but I probably need to drink more water and I have been spending a good deal of time around smokers.
I am a 25 year old male non-smoker in generally good health. Because I recently graduated, I am not covered by anything... and therefore am fending for myself until I get a job. Please let me know if this is serious!
I've had a cold for a while, accompanied by a cough and sore throat. I thought that maybe this swelling was due to dehydration, as I read that some runners have tooth pain and palate swelling from not drinking frequently enough. I am not a runner, but I probably need to drink more water and I have been spending a good deal of time around smokers.
I am a 25 year old male non-smoker in generally good health. Because I recently graduated, I am not covered by anything... and therefore am fending for myself until I get a job. Please let me know if this is serious!
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Apr 05, 2006 12:00AM
, Apr 05, 2006 12:00AM
Any swelling that lasts a couple of days should be examined. A visit now to the dentist may prevent more serious problems with more extensive fees.
I also have just gone through the same unique series of ailments which started with a flu roughly two weeks ago. The flu i experienced had its typical symptoms and was minor (only lasting a day). What was different was that is was followed by laryngitis, a first for me, which caused me to partially loose my voice for three days.
Immediately after the laryngitis ceased a new ailment began; bronchial spasms, dry cough, accompanied with a nasal drip and congestion in the back of my throat. This continued for about four days and would usually worsen at the end of the day, hitting hardest right when I laid down to sleep.
On the fourth night, while lying in bed, I had the strongest attack yet; literally coughing my brains out uncontrollably like something was stuck in the back of my throat. I coughed so hard i though i would break a rib.
The next morning the cough was gone but then began the next symptom, a swollen throat and swollen lymphatic tissue in the back of my throat. It was not sore but rather felt like I had someone squeezing my throat, effective decreasing its diameter. I last Friday I finally went to a doctor and she said that it was a viral infection and on the way out the door (I had concerns it was mononucleosis). Sure enough, by Sunday my throat was returning to normal and I was feeling glad to get my full health back. But then came the swollen palate, which has just pushed me over the edge.
I think it is so interesting that I have gone through such a similar series of ailments before arriving at the same destination as the previous posters.
He links this with either a viral infection or with hayfever. I wish it would all go away.