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Mouth ulcer can become cancer
Can mouth ulcer become cancerous? I have white ulcer in my mouth since last two days and it is paining?
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It may be just aphthous ulcer due to stress..
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apply zytee gel for local application thrice a day
take tab becosules for five days once a day
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Not usually
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Not all ulcers are cancerous consult online for detailed history and management accordingly
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Mouth ulcer, stomatitis etc are common issues, mouth ulcer generally not cancerous. Long time in a rare cases, a long lasting mouth ulcer can be converted into cancer. As a home remedy do salt water gargling thrice a day.
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Take light food for few days
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Consume plenty of water, coconut water
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You can show me your lesion in your mouth personally in private chat. We can then proceed with the treatment
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Very unlikely to be cancerous.
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