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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Ulcer on Soft Palate Near Tonsil
Answered by
Matthew Baron, D.M.D. - Dental
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Ulcer on Soft Palate Near Tonsil
by Ebomb624, Jul 01, 2005 12:00AM
On the left side of my soft palate I noticed a sore about a week ago. I have been keeping an eye on it and it gradually continues to grow. It is right next to my tonsil and it has one large sore (about 1/2cm in width) that is surrounded by about 4-6 smaller ones (1-2mm in width) that seem to lead to my tonsil, but dont actually touch it. The larger sore is making a shallow hole and is dark in and around it. The smaller ones are on the surface and are lighter in color. There is no pain, but I can feel it when I breath, it feels cold to the touch. One more thing I noticed is that on each side of my tongue, near the base where it comes in contact with my tonsils, there is a white film. The rest of my tougue is normal. But I have to wipe it off and it just comes back in about 2 days. Does anyone have any idea what these could be from?
Doctor's Answer
by Matthew Baron, D.M.D., Jul 01, 2005 12:00AM
, Jul 01, 2005 12:00AM
The sores could be herpetic or aphthous in nature or could be some sort of infection. To diagnose, it is best to have an examination by a dentist or oral surgeon. Then a treatment plan can be formulated.
Member Comments (1)
by DAMES, Nov 19, 2008 01:44AM
A related discussion, tonsil problem was started.
